Google Wallet Quirks

[spanky34]

So I just spent about the last hour trying to get funds to add to my prepaid Google card and found some quirks that may help others avoid some frustration.

EDIT: THIS INFORMATION MAY BE WRONG!!! It's been mentioned that once the Google Wallet sees the tampered bootloader, we may have problems using Google Wallet.

I also went ahead and already rooted my phone today so that might have been the reason for the problems.

1. There was an update for Google Wallet pending. Before I did that, I couldn't even get my Google prepaid card to activate(and give me $10 bucks)

2. It appears as if you have root on your phone, you will need to grant root permissions to Google Wallet.

3. "Unfortunately Google Wallet Has Stopped Working" - I got this message a lot. I think it may be another issue with root. In order to get around it, I put in all of my card information and then made sure to UNCHECK "Remember this card for future top ups" My thought process behind this is maybe Google wants to make sure that your card information doesn't get stored on a phone that has root access(where the information can be accessed later)

Other thoughts:
I used a Mastercard debit card for my adding of funds even though they say debit cards won't work. I think as long as your debit card can be ran as credit, it will work fine for Google Wallet

 

[Cuppeerr]

So I just spent about the last hour trying to get funds to add to my prepaid Google card and found some quirks that may help others avoid some frustration.

EDIT: THIS INFORMATION MAY BE WRONG!!! It's been mentioned that once the Google Wallet sees the tampered bootloader, we may have problems using Google Wallet.

I also went ahead and already rooted my phone today so that might have been the reason for the problems.

1. There was an update for Google Wallet pending. Before I did that, I couldn't even get my Google prepaid card to activate(and give me $10 bucks)

2. It appears as if you have root on your phone, you will need to grant root permissions to Google Wallet.

3. "Unfortunately Google Wallet Has Stopped Working" - I got this message a lot. I think it may be another issue with root. In order to get around it, I put in all of my card information and then made sure to UNCHECK "Remember this card for future top ups" My thought process behind this is maybe Google wants to make sure that your card information doesn't get stored on a phone that has root access(where the information can be accessed later)

Other thoughts:
I used a Mastercard debit card for my adding of funds even though they say debit cards won't work. I think as long as your debit card can be ran as credit, it will work fine for Google Wallet

yeah I rooted and now google wallets very pissed at me haha oh well

 

[spanky34]

Mine is still working. 4 hours afterwards.. Not sure why

Sent from my EVO using XDA

 

[TempeDuck]

I haven't rooted but I can't get the prepaid card with the free $10 to add to my account.

 

[rubber guard]

I haven't rooted but I can't get the prepaid card with the free $10 to add to my account.

it took forever when i did it, maybe a full 60-90 seconds IIRC

 

[Kidromulous]

Does getting the unsupported device message mean it will work if it has root? When I grant root it still says my device is supported.

Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2

 

[Delvorak]

I rooted and then set up Wallet. IT asked for root permissions, I denied it. Everything worked fine after that. Admittedly I haven't tried actually using it to pay for something...

 

[spanky34]

It's odd that my app appears to still be working even though I have given it root. Now to try and actually use it today.

 

[TempeDuck]

So, I rooted using the method on the development page, opened google wallet, it asked for SU permission, I gave it. I was then able to create the prepaid card, it seems to be working now.

 

[theothermillion]

The app seems to be working whether you allow or deny SU permissions. Have not been able to test a purchase yet.

Something else to note... When I cleared SU permissions, Wallet cache and data to try it again by denying SU permissions my credit card info was not saved to the cloud and needed to be re-entered. However Citi bank apparently is having issues right now allowing a card to be authorized multiple times and it gets denied. Have been told a fix is being worked on to allow Wallet to be removed from the Citi account and should be ready by Tuesday.

 

[FlaXB9R]

unsupported device ?

Everything seemed to be working fine . Setup account got $10 credit now says unsupported device click to learn more and pretty much says because I gained root access its unsupported . I tried using voodoo ota app to temp unroot and still says same . Any solutions to fix other than running ruu to unroot ? Has anyone tried using to purchase something with the unsupported device and if so what were your results ?

Thanks

Edit : Just tried it out and works

 

[blkout01]

I denied su and everything seems to be working fine for me. Like previously stated it did take about 45 to 60 seconds for the add but it went through fine.

 

[Socrguru]

Everything seemed to be working fine . Setup account got $10 credit now says unsupported device click to learn more and pretty much says because I gained root access its unsupported . I tried using voodoo ota app to temp unroot and still says same . Any solutions to fix other than running ruu to unroot ? Has anyone tried using to purchase something with the unsupported device and if so what were your results ?

Thanks

Edit : Just tried it out and works

So even though it says "Unsupported device" it still lets you buy stuff? Can you still add funds/cards as well?

 

[rpwhite3]

So even though it says "Unsupported device" it still lets you buy stuff? Can you still add funds/cards as well?

I can't get sh*t to work, when I try to add a Google Card i get an error, I don't have a citi card so I cant add that.

For me this doesn't work, am I missing something?

 

[omadhaun]

I set up google wallet the day I got the phone, then I rooted it the following day. Tried using the prepaid $10 card at the gas station yesterday, and all I had to do was deny root access when it asked, and the transaction went through.

 

[FlaXB9R]

I haven't tried to add funds and I don't have citi bank so can't comment on that . I didn't set up my account till after root and I denied su . I got my $10 credit and IIRC it didn't say unsupported device till after I got the credit . Posted question right after then I went to 7-11 and used with no problem. It even said unsupported device when wallet opened for purchase. Tried yesterday at MC Donald and it didn't work but it didn't even read the nfc thinking it is because if the new otterbox defender series case though and I didn't want to pull phone out of case. I'll try to add funds and also use again and post my findings.

 

[bernechad]

So does the wallet app need to be opened in order to use it?

I know it says that you just have to wake the device, but everytime I've tried it that way = no good. I'll have to find someplace when it's not busy so I can play around with it, hating trying when got multiple people in line behind me.

 

[shakuyi]

So does the wallet app need to be opened in order to use it?

I know it says that you just have to wake the device, but everytime I've tried it that way = no good. I'll have to find someplace when it's not busy so I can play around with it, hating trying when got multiple people in line behind me.

u just need ur screen on, no need to load the app

 

[cd419]

I've had some trouble topping up the pre-paid card. When I enter my CC info the wallet app will force close when I submit the info. However if I uncheck the box that saves the CC info the transaction will go through. It's not a game breaker but it sure is annoying.

 

[rpwhite3]

I can't get sh*t to work, when I try to add a Google Card i get an error, I don't have a citi card so I cant add that.

For me this doesn't work, am I missing something?

So I rooted my phone today to get wifi working, and then decided to try wallet again and it works fine. I allowed it to get root as well, didn't realize when it asked so ...

I now have 10 in credit, will try the payment tomorrow.

Crazy..

Also does wallet just stay running all the time in the tray? Does that affect bat life at all?