[GUIDE] Install Google Wallet on any Device and ALL Countries

[HeroKhar]

******THIS IS FOR THE NEWEST GOOGLE WALLET (1.5-R79-v5), BUT THE METHOD IS THE SAME, JUST LINKS HAVE BEEN UPDATED******

******ALL CREDIT GOES TO b-reezy FOR HIS POST!******

EDIT August 8, 2012: The Guide has been edited for the new Google Wallet (Wallet-in-the Cloud, 1.5-R75-v6), this guide will hopefully (I'll try my best!) continue to update as Google Wallet updates
EDIT September 19, 2012: This Guide has been updated (links, etc.) for the latest Google Wallet, 1.5-R79-v5.

DON'T LIKE READING? WATCH MY SHORT VIDEO: http://youtube.com/watch?v=HtUBw4dCaNo[/B]

DIRECT DOWNLOAD THE LATEST GOOGLE WALLET VERSION HERE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1893059&stc=1&d=1366300473

*Note: This guide must be used at your OWN risk, although it has safely worked fine on different devices, I cannot guarantee this will work for you 100%*​

*Please note: The supplied APK may have issues/errors, so please make sure to reset Google Wallet through the app itself (NOT the Settings app!) and then delete to clear the chance of any errors!*

I have typed up this guide from all the information I have gathered and I credit all those who I have gathered my info from, thank you contributors. Anyway, here is a quick and easy tutorial on installing Google Wallet on ALL devices with NFC in ALL countries, but it requires root, so I have supplied a very easy tutorial down below on root your Device. If you're already rooted then just move the files accordingly.

1) Have root, here are some recommended easy tutorials:

Root Method (always Up-to-date): http://goo.gl/r4GSZ
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2) Grab all the necessary files and put them anywhere on your phone (just remember where you put it, you'll need them later!) and here are the links, again, all credit goes to the original uploaders:

XDA Thread for the Gingerbread Method (Nexus S) - http://goo.gl/1uNIi
XDA for Google Wallet Patched APK for 4.x+ (may work for older updates) - http://d-h.st/VZi
If none of those Google Wallet files don't work, try this.

***Nexus S Gingerbread users WILL need the "NFC Fix" file from the XDA thread right above here). Also, ONLY 4.x+ user should continue with the rest of this tutorial, use the XDA Method link above to install on Gingerbread!***​

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3) [*REMEMBER*]: ONLY 4.x+ user should continue, 2.3 users should use the XDA Method link above] Use a root browser like "Root Browser Lite" (http://goo.gl/5XSB6) to transfer the files. Move the patched APK (found above) to the following TWO (2) locations (the same file, copied to TWO (2) locations):

[root]/data/app

and

[root]/system/app
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4) Now, change the permissions of the file in BOTH LOCATIONS to: xx-x--x-- A.K.A. rw-r--r--
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F.A.Q.

I can't find Google Wallet in the app drawer!
You need to defrost the Patched apk with Titanium Backup, but unfortunately you have to do it every reboot, but hey, it's a small price to pay for have Wallet in other countries!

To activate Google Prepaid Cards if they're still not working:

Using a file explorer (Like Root Browser Lite) Go to [root]/system/build.prop (the file)
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Find the lines that say:

ro.product.device
ro.product.name
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Change both of those lines to: htc_jewel and save.
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Reboot your phone, and try to activate prepaid card again. (Thanks to Roscopcoletrain, jayjay3333 and guitaristgba247 for the answer!)

OR

If you have a phone with a broken IMEI code, you won't be able to use Google Wallet on that phone, unfortunately.

How do users outside of the USA top up?
Visit the following sites here to get your prepaid card:
http://www.buyfrompowerseller.com/unblock-us-prepaid-card/ (Verified, safe, tested by me)
http://luckygiftcard.com/products.php?product=TrusstPay-Virtual-Visa
http://www.fortune51.com/aff/products/details/11/10-Preloaded-Virtual-Credit-Card-Reloadable

You may receive an e-mail with a link to register the card to a USA Address, make sure it's in a state like Delaware (any address in there, for example), because there is no state tax. If you'd like, you can even add it as it's own card itself rather than topping it up on the Google Card

OR

You can buy a Vanilla Prepaid MasterCard or Visa Prepaid Card and register with a USA address, then, go to the Google Wallet website, sign in, and add the card from there. Go to your phone, open Wallet, and match the information you entered online. You should now be able to use your card error-free!

How do I register my card with a USA Address?
Simply go to this website here and enter the information. The website is safe, I have tested it. When registering the card with a USA address, make sure you use a Delaware or Oregon address, as those states don't have state tax. I'm not going to post an address here, as I don't want to get sued, but a quick Google Maps search should give something!

The app is staying at the account setup up screen and just attempts endlessly to activate my Google account!
This is because phones like the HTC One X and Samsung Galaxy S2 phones are missing the secure library files needed to run Google Wallet, it stays stuck on the activating account screen, this has been test and confirmed, sorry! Hopefully in the future this is solved! (^^^If you're running CyanogenMod 10, try the solution above^^^)

100% Tested ROMs and Phones:

ROMs
Stock OTA Jelly Bean 4.1.1 on Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus Rom
ANY HTC Sense ROM
CyanogenMod 10
AOKP ROM
Paranoid Android
Codefire
Bigxie's latest Deodexed Stock ROM
AOKP Ice Cold Jelly
Hyper Galaxy v1.2.1/1.3
Phandroid - Use this APK if all else fails.

Phones
Samsung Nexus S (all Variants)
Samsung Galaxy Nexus (All Variants)
Samsung Galaxy S3 (? Variants)

Non-working ROMs and Phones:

ROMs
ARHD v3.0 - Getting insufficient keys
Stock 4.1.1 (JRO03L) 99.99% Google Experience - Secure Element keys are not in place to work with Wallet
Preview by TripNRaVeR - Shows up in the app drawer, bad signatures. Google Wallet does not load.
TeamNDVRu - Doesnt show up on drawer at all, app doesnt work even after changing permissions

Phones
Samsung Galaxy S2 X (All Variants)
HTC Amaze 4G (Not 100% Confirmed though!)


I hope this guide helped you, and please hit that +Thanks button if I helped you! Thank you! If you have ANY further questions or some mistake, feel free to let me know and to comment!

*Note: this guide will be moving to another forum on XDA as soon as I figure it out! If a Moderator can kindly do it for me, I will happily give them a +Thanks and I'll greatly appreciate it! Thank you!

 

[Spidergio]

******THIS IS FOR THE 1.1-r67-v12 UPDATE, A.K.A. THE ONE BEFORE THE "WALLET IN THE CLOUD AND EXPANDED CARDS" UPDATE******

******ALL CREDIT GOES TO PAUL O'BRIEN FROM MODACO (http://www.modaco.com/topic/354635-region-device-root-patched-google-wallet-apk-11-r67-v12/) AND KIBMCZ FOR HIS ORIGINAL POST ON XDA (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1284517)******


******THIS IS A WRITTEN INSTRUCTION POST TO THE VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtUBw4dCaNo&feature=g-upl (CREDIT TO HIM, PLEASE THANK HIM BY DROPPING A +LIKE!)******


I have typed up this guide from all the information I have gathered and I credit all those who I have gathered my info from, thank you contributors. Anyway, here is a quick and easy tutorial on installing Google Wallet on ALL versions of the Nexus S in ALL countries, but it requires root, so I have supplied a very easy tutorial down below on root your Nexus S. If you're already rooted then just move the files accordingly.

1) Have root, here are some recommended easy tutorials:

Root Method 4.x+ - http://goo.gl/4SniG
Root 2.3+ and older - http://goo.gl/sDczm
---------------------------------
2) Grab all the necessary files and put anywhere on your phone (just remember where you put it, you'll need them later!) and here are the links, again, all credit goes to the original uploaders:

XDA Thread for the Gingerbread Method - http://goo.gl/1uNIi
Modaco Thread for Google Wallet Patched APK for 4.x+ (or older, not tested) - http://goo.gl/gxcsZ

***Gingerbread users WILL need the "NFC Fix" file from the XDA thread right above here). Also, ONLY 4.x+ user should continue with the rest of this tutorial, use the XDA Method link above to install on Gingerbread!***​

---------------------------------
3) [*REMEMBER*: ONLY 4.x+ user should continue, 2.3 users should use the XDA Method link above] Use a root browser like "Root Browser Lite" (http://goo.gl/5XSB6) to transfer the files. Move the patched APK (found above) to the following TWO (2) locations (the same file, copied to TWO (2) locations):

[root]/data/app

and

[root]/system/app
---------------------------------
4) Now, change the permissions of the file in BOTH LOCATIONS to: xx-x--x-- A.K.A. rw-r--r--
---------------------------------

I hope this guide helped you, and please hit that +Thanks button if I helped you! Thank you! If you have ANY further questions, feel free to comment!

Thanks. Very good work.

Sent from my nexus s using xda app

 

[towelboy]

After I place the stuff in data/app & system/app and change the permissions how do I get the Google wallet to show in my app drawer?

Jelly Belly powered Nexus S

 

[HeroKhar]

After I place the stuff in data/app & system/app and change the permissions how do I get the Google wallet to show in my app drawer?

Jelly Belly powered Nexus S

Are you rooted? Well probably, but did you go through ALL the instructions thoroughly? One solution could be that you have to hit "install" in your root browser on the one in system/app (try the one in data/app too)

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[HeroKhar]

Thanks. Very good work.

Sent from my nexus s using xda app

Thank you!

 

[UtmostMick0]

HI

Hi Thnx for the informative post on how to get google wallet going , i have tried following it over and over copy files with root explorer , es file explorer with root permissions and adb push can get the files on the phone and change the permissions all good but it does not run or show up in my app drawer , tried running the apk to install it always get installation failed I have a i9023 Nexus S in Australia with Virgin Mobile if that helps any ideas ?????

thnx again will repost if i have success

 

[HeroKhar]

Hi Thnx for the informative post on how to get google wallet going , i have tried following it over and over copy files with root explorer , es file explorer with root permissions and adb push can get the files on the phone and change the permissions all good but it does not run or show up in my app drawer , tried running the apk to install it always get installation failed I have a i9023 Nexus S in Australia with Virgin Mobile if that helps any ideas ?????

thnx again will repost if i have success

After I place the stuff in data/app & system/app and change the permissions how do I get the Google wallet to show in my app drawer?

Jelly Belly powered Nexus S

*you do NOT "install" the app, you simply move the apk to two locations* Did you guys both move the stock one to another folder? Put the PATCHED apk in BOTH locations (/system/app AND /data/app)? Did you also set permissions for the apk in BOTH file locations? Finally, did you guys remove the data from the stock Wallet app (if you had the stock one installed prior) and then uninstall it or move the apk? Make sure that you AT LEAST put the apk in /system/app. Good luck you two, best of luck.

 

[UtmostMick0]

thnx for the response dude , I did push the apk to both locations and reset my phone didnt show up in app drawer for me if i can figure it out will let you know im on CM10 if that helps anyone

 

[HeroKhar]

thnx for the response dude , I did push the apk to both locations and reset my phone didnt show up in app drawer for me if i can figure it out will let you know im on CM10 if that helps anyone

I think it does have to do with CM10, its still in Alpha, so bugs and stuff are a big factor. Then again, I'm no super-developer, so I can't be sure. I'm running stock rooted 4.1.1 Jelly Bean...

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[Roscopcoletrain]

thnx for the response dude , I did push the apk to both locations and reset my phone didnt show up in app drawer for me if i can figure it out will let you know im on CM10 if that helps anyone

you need to use titanium backup to defrost the app.

 

[HeroKhar]

you need to use titanium backup to defrost the app.

Hello sir! Could I possibly use our answer in an FAQ?

 

[towelboy]

Are you rooted? Well probably, but did you go through ALL the instructions thoroughly? One solution could be that you have to hit "install" in your root browser on the one in system/app (try the one in data/app too)

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Yes! It works now! Thank you!

 

[HeroKhar]

Yes! It works now! Thank you!

Awesome! Glad to know it's working! Time to go to McDonalds

 

[amitabhr]

Is there any fix for the 'Secure Element has stopped responding' error ?

 

[jojoost]

What about unrooted i9023?

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[HeroKhar]

What about unrooted i9023?

Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk 2

Unfortunately no, because the parts of the phone that you have to access are not accessible without superuser permissions. But I'm assuming you are on ICS or JB so you can check out an easy tutorial in my post on page one. Best of luck!

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[HeroKhar]

Is there any fix for the 'Secure Element has stopped responding' error ?

Well, if you can access your previous Google Wallet from a nandroid backup you can fix it, but in unfortunately you cannot because you HAVE TO reset Google Wallet from the app and then move on to install it some other time. I'm sorry.

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[jayjay3333]

you need to use titanium backup to defrost the app.

Don't forget you will need to do this after EVERY reboot. Annoying but for a working Wallet in Canada I can't complain. Might as well defrost Google Sound Search while your there, although we can't buy the music.
What is the easiest method to add funds to the Google card? On the new app it shows my current credit but wants a US address. I don't want to lie and mess that all up.
Cheers.

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[sysadmn]

Here in the States, they sell a Google gift card. It's probably not available in Canada, but perhaps someone could buy it for you. If it's like other top up cards, all you need is the secret numbers from an activated card.

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[HeroKhar]

Try this...

Don't forget you will need to do this after EVERY reboot. Annoying but for a working Wallet in Canada I can't complain. Might as well defrost Google Sound Search while your there, although we can't buy the music.
What is the easiest method to add funds to the Google card? On the new app it shows my current credit but wants a US address. I don't want to lie and mess that all up.
Cheers.

Sent from my Nexus S using xda premium

Well I used a website here: http://www.buyfrompowerseller.com/unblock-us-prepaid-card/ It's a great website that let's you purchase MasterCard Prepaid gift cards, but they can be a little expensive, I got a $15 card for about $22 (after taxes and fees). After purchase, you will get an e-mail with a link that you can register the gift card with an address that has no state taxes, like Delaware, the state I registered an address with. I have not tried it yet, but going to the States in two weeks and gonna try it there. But good luck!