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SGS Tools ~ secret codes working

Gentlemen,
I'm not the developer of SGS Tools, just an ex-captivate owner who used it extensively.
Those of you familiar with this great app will be happy to know the "secret codes" that worked on the Captivate, also work on our new S2s.
I just set my phone to lock on to the 850 band. I haven't tested all the codes, but everyone I tried worked.
SGS tools is in the market.
Those of you who haven't heard of or used SGS tools, be warned:
Many of the utilities/apps/actions available are ONLY for the Galaxy S/Captivate
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no as far as i can tell none of the gps test codes work.

lgkahn said:
no as far as i can tell none of the gps test codes work.
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Yep, GPS Test Mode is the one that causes force close. Everything else works as should though.

FoxFi - NO-ROOT free WiFi hotspot

FoxFi is an app that allows NON-ROOTED users to use their phone as a free wifi/bluetooth hotspot. From what i've gathered, it works wonderfully. Now it may or may not work on rooted devices, However, i've gotten it to work on cm9 so there's that. It's worked awesomely so far. So have a go at it
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ch_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5mb3hmaSJd

oops...uh, didn't see the previous thread about it...dammit

Pretty cool!!!! ill put this on my galaxy nexus as soon as I get it
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Not available for sprint....post apk?
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I downloaded the app from their website, not the Play Store. You should be able to download it from their site still.
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Tbtltdts said:
Not available for sprint....post apk?
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From the description in the play store...
*Sprint has removed FoxFi from Market. Sprint users please install or upgrade from http://foxfi.com/bin, or scan the QR code in the third screenshot.
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[Q] [Rogers] CIBC Mobile Payment App

Hey all, I have a Rogers NFC Sim for my S3 running the latest CM 10.1 nightly. I was looking to use the CIBC Mobile Payment App available in the Play Store here. Of course it won't appear in the Store on my device because the device identifies itself differently than a stock Rogers S3, so I grabbed the APK from here, however the app simply won't install when I open it from my file explorer.
How can I forcibly install this app? My hardware is compatible with this app so this should just be a question of using some magic to trick the APK into installing.

dwsr said:
Hey all, I have a Rogers NFC Sim for my S3 running the latest CM 10.1 nightly. I was looking to use the CIBC Mobile Payment App available in the Play Store here. Of course it won't appear in the Store on my device because the device identifies itself differently than a stock Rogers S3, so I grabbed the APK from here, however the app simply won't install when I open it from my file explorer.
How can I forcibly install this app? My hardware is compatible with this app so this should just be a question of using some magic to trick the APK into installing.
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It needs to be stock...
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There's no way it HAS to be unless there is some specific dependency on TouchWiz. Whether or not it's easy or recommended is difference.
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dwsr said:
There's no way it HAS to be unless there is some specific dependency on TouchWiz. Whether or not it's easy or recommended is difference.
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"Please note: CIBC does not support the use of the CIBC mobile app on rooted phones"
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It's a good thing I'm not asking CIBC for support then.
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I'm trying yet again to get mobile payment working on my phone as well.
I'm simply astonished that nobody has ever found an actual way to hide rooting on a phone. I'm not a developer, but really, how hard could it possibly be? if we have root we should be able to do ANYTHING to trick an app that doesn't have root in to not knowing root is there. why hasn't anyone come up with a sandbox for these stupid apps yet???
(and don't show me links to any of the dozens of "root hiding" apps, I've never found a single app that checks for root that is fooled by any of these.)

anyone figured out a workaround yet?

Stopped being an issue ages ago for me (this thread is 3 years old). The CIBC app now works happily on many more devices, including rooted ones.

ve6rah said:
Stopped being an issue ages ago for me (this thread is 3 years old). The CIBC app now works happily on many more devices, including rooted ones.
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would you happen to have the apk handy? I just got my first android today

The one in the play store works fine for me.

ve6rah said:
The one in the play store works fine for me.
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thats probably because you have an approved device. I am trying to install it onto my nexus 5x

dracolnyte said:
thats probably because you have an approved device. I am trying to install it onto my nexus 5x
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Maybe try in a thread for that device. This is the SIII thread.

Location reminder app

Anyone know of a location reminder app that works great? I've read about several paid and free apps but get mixed reviews. I wanna here from my fellow xda'rs to see of they actually use one that works. Thanks.
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? In case you forget where you are?
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kj2112 said:
? In case you forget where you are?
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Lol... no so I won't forget what I'm suppose to do when I get there.
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bigox said:
Lol... no so I won't forget what I'm suppose to do when I get there.
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I got it!
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I use google now. I set location based reminders all the time. It's awesome.

donm76 said:
I use google now. I set location based reminders all the time. It's awesome.
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I've tried setting reminders on Gnow but they don't work. I'm running Hellybean 10.1
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bigox said:
I've tried setting reminders on Gnow but they don't work. I'm running Hellybean 10.1
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I think you're supposed to have you GPS on? Idk, I've yet to try the feature
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Koragg618 said:
I think you're supposed to have you GPS on? Idk, I've yet to try the feature
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I have GPS on all the time but still a no go.
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bigox said:
I have GPS on all the time but still a no go.
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I've just released a location based reminders app. It's called Geobells. It works similarly to Google Now, but (in my testing) is significantly more accurate. In addition, it offers more features such as reminding you when you leave a place or at any place of a certain type (for example, any grocery store instead of just one). If you're still looking for a location reminder app, you should try it out. Click to view on the Google Play store

patil215 said:
I've just released a location based reminders app. It's called Geobells. It works similarly to Google Now, but (in my testing) is significantly more accurate. In addition, it offers more features such as reminding you when you leave a place or at any place of a certain type (for example, any grocery store instead of just one). If you're still looking for a location reminder app, you should try it out. Click to view on the Google Play store
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I there patil215,
can't get to install the free version of your Geobells, its not available for any of my devices, ranging from Sam t989, Sam i9100, zte v970. Sam's are with stock 4.1.2, only t989 rooted and the zte with 4.2.2 also rooted.
Your paid version is available to all the devices...
Don't wanna be a cheap guy but wold like to try out your free app that is ad supported.
Anything i could do to help, just say!
Thanks

яι¢αя∂σ said:
I there patil215,
can't get to install the free version of your Geobells, its not available for any of my devices, ranging from Sam t989, Sam i9100, zte v970. Sam's are with stock 4.1.2, only t989 rooted and the zte with 4.2.2 also rooted.
Your paid version is available to all the devices...
Don't wanna be a cheap guy but wold like to try out your free app that is ad supported.
Anything i could do to help, just say!
Thanks
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I'm pretty sure that the app works on your devices, so I think it's because of where you live. What country are you in? I've made the app not available to some countries because a) Sometimes ads don't work with them and b) There aren't that many English speakers in the country (therefore I don't make it available because no one would be able to use it).
Anyways, if you tell me your country, I can add it to the list of available countries, and then you should see it on the store within a few hours.
Oh and btw, the reason you see the full version is because I haven't gotten around to selecting specific countries for it (lol)
Thanks!

patil215 said:
I'm pretty sure that the app works on your devices, so I think it's because of where you live. What country are you in? I've made the app not available to some countries because a) Sometimes ads don't work with them and b) There aren't that many English speakers in the country (therefore I don't make it available because no one would be able to use it).
Anyways, if you tell me your country, I can add it to the list of available countries, and then you should see it on the store within a few hours.
Oh and btw, the reason you see the full version is because I haven't gotten around to selecting specific countries for it (lol)
Thanks!
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Hi
Its the AD's because if the pro version appears in my phone its not due to the language barrier.
Portuguese from Portugal here!
Thanks for the reply.

яι¢αя∂σ said:
Hi
Its the AD's because if the pro version appears in my phone its not due to the language barrier.
Portuguese from Portugal here!
Thanks for the reply.
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I've just added Portugal to the list of countries. You should see it on the Play Store in a few hours. Keep in mind that the app is only English language supported and you have to use English (shouldn't be a problem, you seem to know English well)

patil215 said:
I've just added Portugal to the list of countries. You should see it on the Play Store in a few hours. Keep in mind that the app is only English language supported and you have to use English (shouldn't be a problem, you seem to know English well)
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Got it! thanks for the opportunity to tryout. Going to PM you about it.

patil215 said:
I've just released a location based reminders app. It's called Geobells. It works similarly to Google Now, but (in my testing) is significantly more accurate. In addition, it offers more features such as reminding you when you leave a place or at any place of a certain type (for example, any grocery store instead of just one). If you're still looking for a location reminder app, you should try it out. Click to view on the Google Play store
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Awesome! Thanks... :thumbup:downloading.
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Force close every time for me.
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brad65807 said:
Force close every time for me.
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Try reinstalling it, works great.
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Google Wallet update

I noticed there's a new version of the wallet app, and from the looks of it, the app itself loads on more devices now because Google is using it for more than just tap and pay. Problem is I don't know if this affects the workaround to get the old versions working (changing the build.prop and using the xposed module)
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The new wallet doesn't work with t mobile's s4. Only sprints
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SukDeezNutz said:
The new wallet doesn't work with t mobile's s4. Only sprints
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This is not true. It works just fine on T-Mobile's S4. :good:

KaneHusky said:
This is not true. It works just fine on T-Mobile's S4. :good:
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Not without root I should say. I downloaded from the play store and when opened it said not available on my network
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How the hell do I make purchases in stores via NFC? Can't find the tap and pay....
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SukDeezNutz said:
Not without root I should say. I downloaded from the play store and when opened it said not available on my network
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The update may not have been pushed to you yet. The latest update enables Google Wallet on all Android phones.
I would assume you could still install it with the mod/workaround just like older versions for NFC support.

KaneHusky said:
The update may not have been pushed to you yet. The latest update enables Google Wallet on all Android phones.
I would assume you could still install it with the mod/workaround just like older versions for NFC support.
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https://support.google.com/wallet/answer/1347934?hl=en
According to that our phone isn't on the list
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SukDeezNutz said:
https://support.google.com/wallet/answer/1347934?hl=en
According to that our phone isn't on the list
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Well seeing as how our phone does not have a secure element chip, we fall under the "Non-NFC devices" category. The app will work for other methods of payment.

KaneHusky said:
Well seeing as how our phone does not have a secure element chip, we fall under the "Non-NFC devices" category. The app will work for other methods of payment.
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Isn't the chip in the sim card? I downloaded just now and it lets me add a credit card. But I guess I can't pay with it?
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SukDeezNutz said:
Isn't the chip in the sim card? I downloaded just now and it lets me add a credit card. But I guess I can't pay with it?
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The new T-Mobile SIM cards with the chips in them are only for ISIS. As far as making a "mobile" payment? No. We can only send payment via email with the app. I'm sure they have plans for more integration with other services and other payment methods in the future. It seems to me that if you can send money via email, you should be able to use NFC just like PayPal does, but I guess that's up to Google.

So we still probably need the older version if we want to tap and pay
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can someone explain to me why tmobile s4 hasnt been compatible with google wallet (or vice versa) to begin with? why do we need to make build.prop edits and why is sprints version always compatible

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So we still probably need the older version if we want to tap and pay
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Looks like it as Tap and Play has been removed for our device. We aren't a supported device yet. In Settings > About > Tap and Play is listed as Not Available. Had it throughout the weekend with the Xposed Mod and Nexus Build.prop before the update.

Working just fine on my I337, take that back
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1.Do the old Google method mod.
2. Clear data and cache for the app.
3. Update wallet through play store.
4. Let it setup
5. Works like a charm
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TheAtheistOtaku said:
can someone explain to me why tmobile s4 hasnt been compatible with google wallet (or vice versa) to begin with? why do we need to make build.prop edits and why is sprints version always compatible
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Tmobile atnt and verizon are backing isis, an upcoming competitor to google wallet. So they have not allowed it on our phones..
To clarify, with the new app you no longer need a patched apk or xposed mod. You do need the libs in the flashable zip. You also need to do the app setup while your build.prop is the nexus or sprint values. So some of you have to redo the setup with a modified build.prop (clear data or reinstall to redo the setup)

aznvi3tric3guy said:
1.Do the old Google method mod.
2. Clear data and cache for the app.
3. Update wallet through play store.
4. Let it setup
5. Works like a charm
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This worked for me as well. It didn't give me an option to "tap and pay," using the Sprint build.prop. I had cleared Wallet data and reboot but nothing. When I switched to the Galaxy Nexus build.prop, once I reset Wallet and rebooted, I was able to get wallet going, my pin was already attached to my email, which Wallet gave me an option to choose from.
From there, I was able to set-up tap and pay and pick my default payment of choice.
I also noticed a much more lenient "lock" time for Wallet: immediate, 15 minutes, 1 day. I guess if you're running a custom ROM, be sure you don't select "screen on, locked" option for NFC.
I haven't had a chance to use it, as I'm already home for the night, so I'll be testing tomorrow and reporting back.
Has any of you Wallet users been having problems before this new update? Mine suddenly stopped working at CVS and McDonalds, but I can still read and write NFC tags.

I too was missing the tap to pay section after the latest update.
To get it back I uninstalled the latest update then rebooted. Upon reboot the original Google Wallet wouldn't activate.
I then changed the build.prop to the settings in the thread on how to initially install it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2383251
ro.product.device=maguro
ro.product.model=Galaxy Nexus
ro.product.name=yakju
I rebooted and Google Wallet activated. I then went into the play store and let Google Wallet update itself. I ran it to verify that I could see the tap to pay section then modified the build.prop back to the defaults for the Tmobile SG4. and rebooted.
ro.product.device=jfltetmo
ro.product.model=SGH-M919
ro.product.name=jfltetmo
After this reboot I can still see the tap to pay in the latest version from the app store. I will test it at a 7-11 where I have used Google Wallet previously tomorrow but am hopeful it will work properly.
Hope this helps someone else.

aznvi3tric3guy said:
1.Do the old Google method mod.
2. Clear data and cache for the app.
3. Update wallet through play store.
4. Let it setup
5. Works like a charm
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thanks man!

Well all that mine says is that tap to pay is setting up and can take a few minutes but shows my credit card and after few minutes it says it failed
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