So I have tried to purchase Titanium Backup Pro and ADW Launcher EX. I both cases I got an email saying I need to update my credit card info and that my purchase has failed. I have had no problem purchasing other apps. Anyone know what's up?
Don't know man, just installed Titanium Backup and paid for the Pro version just to see if I'd have any trouble with it. Went just fine so cant tell what the problem may be.
Been meaning to install it anyway.
I've been having problems with app purchases from vendors that are from overseas. Google always stops the transactions and asks to update my payment info. It gets very frustrating but I know this process is to prevent fraud. It's also preventing me to make legitimate purchases.
Sent from my ADR6300 using Tapatalk
Just a hunch, but do you guys think that it has to do with the fact that my Google Checkout card is my debit card instead of my credit card ?
I'm using a debit card also. It's strang that some work and others don't.
Sent from my HTC Incredible using XDA app.
Any money sent international is a big security deal. My buddy sent me $150 for Christmas from Russia and he had to go through a **** ton of paper work and make phone calls (moneygram is what he used, i assume it's the same for western union though)
So, I would like to purchase Root Explorer, Beautiful Widgets, and ADW Launcher EX but the purchase refuses to take.
My credit card is fine but the sale always gets held up and then refused. Anyone else run into this?
Buying domestic apps hasn't been a problem, only when I try to buy European apps.
Many US banks block purchases using certain currencies.
I have this issue as well.
Sent from my G2 using XDA App
What credit card do you use?
ante0 said:
What credit card do you use?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I use a Visa Debit, and its blocked all my international purchase attempts. Good safety feature, but you would probably have to call your CC/Bank to authorize it prior to the purchase.
I tried buying the same items but the option to charge my account was always grayed out
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App
Yeah, for domestic apps, I can charge my T-Mobile account.
Thanks for the info. I'll try calling my bank. Maybe I'll start a European checking account...
Hello!
I have found this phone on amazon for 150 dollars and have decided I want it. However, I cannot afford a data plan nor do I need one. So I was wondering if there is a crack or bypass with the activation screen and can just use wifi? Any help is appreciated, thanks!
Sent from my SCH-I500 using xda app-developers app
I originally bought my DVP from Dell (without a contract) and happily used it on Wi-Fi only for several months, so you should be able to use the Wi-Fi without a data plan. Just slip your current SIM card and go to work.
Sent from my Venue Pro using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
I'm guessing this is a question specifically about AT&T forcing a data plan on you otherwise this wouldn't be an issue. Either that or shirtlessrabbit4 had a Palm webOS device, which is the last handset I remember which required a data plan to activate.
I don't know how AT&T checks if your using a proper smartphone, unless they just reference it against a database of IMEI numbers of AT&T branded phones. If that is the case, maybe you should buy a T-Mobile Dell Venue Pro, having a IMEI on record with only T-Mobile?
T-Mobile will require you to have a data plan, too... a pay-as-you-go $1.99/MB data plan. If you switch your data connections off in the settings, you won't have to worry about these insane charges, but you also won't be able to send MMS messages, even though MMS data is not metered.
The best option may be Simple Mobile or Straight Talk which have prepaid $40 and $45/mo monthly unlimited plans, respectively. Each "unlimited" plan has an actual data cap of around 2.5GB/mo. I don't think you even need to have your phone carrier-unlocked to use it on either MVNO, but DVP unlock codes are essentially free now anyway.
I noticed that there are a number of ebay sellers with "buy-it-now / or best offer" listings around $150 for condition new DVP handsets, so you could potentially score a lower price. Keep in mind that ebay buyer protection ensures your satisfaction, even if the seller does not accept returns as a policy.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/Cell-Phones...on=3&_nkw=dell venue pro&LH_PrefLoc=1&_sop=15
Well my normal phone is on Verizon (I'm using it now), but I just wanted a windows phone 7 device to use as an alternate device to mod or use at home. So I meant more like no activations at all and no plan, just the device and on a wifi network. I guess in the open I should've said I can't afford ANOTHER data plan, and I surely don't need another phone number, just want to use a dvp without charges
Sent from my SCH-I500 using xda app-developers app
Homedesigner said:
I originally bought my DVP from Dell (without a contract) and happily used it on Wi-Fi only for several months, so you should be able to use the Wi-Fi without a data plan. Just slip your current SIM card and go to work.
Sent from my Venue Pro using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Could I simply do what you did and just nix the sim card to get what I'm trying to do? Sounds simple
Sent from my SCH-I500 using xda app-developers app
shirtlessrabbit4 said:
Well my normal phone is on Verizon (I'm using it now), but I just wanted a windows phone 7 device to use as an alternate device to mod or use at home. So I meant more like no activations at all and no plan, just the device and on a wifi network. I guess in the open I should've said I can't afford ANOTHER data plan, and I surely don't need another phone number, just want to use a dvp without charges
Sent from my SCH-I500 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You might want to consider getting an HTC HD2 or a Samsung Focus. Seems like all the custom ROM development are on those devices. With the HTC HD2 you can dual boot Android ICS and WP7.5 Tango (with sideloadability, lots of mods, or non at all if you prefer.) The Focus is a standard Galaxy S handset with Windows Phone on it, and is easy to sideload apps on using WindowBreak.
Unless the keyboard is the draw to the DVP, I'd go with one of them.
Technosquid said:
You might want to consider getting an HTC HD2 or a Samsung Focus. Seems like all the custom ROM development are on those devices. With the HTC HD2 you can dual boot Android ICS and WP7.5 Tango (with sideloadability, lots of mods, or non at all if you prefer.) The Focus is a standard Galaxy S handset with Windows Phone on it, and is easy to sideload apps on using WindowBreak.
Unless the keyboard is the draw to the DVP, I'd go with one of them.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well the dell is cheaper and has the keyboard and a decent sized amoled display, so that's what caught my eye as well as price. BUT..... I will go for either of those if thats what it takes to get wp7 without a plan of any kind. I also saw the HTC arrive but more expensive........ could that work for what I want?
Sent from my SCH-I500 using xda app-developers app
shirtlessrabbit4 said:
Well the dell is cheaper and has the keyboard and a decent sized amoled display, so that's what caught my eye as well as price. BUT..... I will go for either of those if thats what it takes to get wp7 without a plan of any kind. I also saw the HTC arrive but more expensive........ could that work for what I want?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can use any WP7 handset without any kind of voice or data plan. As far as price of the Samsung Focus, you might want to check used ones on ebay. I once bought a used Samsung Focus for $60 in perfect condition except for the broken SIM card reader. That kind of thing would be perfect for you. The Super AMOLED screen of the Focus is better than the AMOLED screen on the DVP, too.
Since you're interested in the Arrive and the Dell Venue Pro, I assume you're dead-set on a keyboard. All I can say is that if I didn't use my keyboard for text messaging so much, I'd definitely abandon the DVP in favor of a thinner phone.
okay so my n7 screen does look dull and washed out and i have seen the Disable NVidia Tegra PRISM app for .59p or whatever, but the problem is i have no debit card to link to a google wallet account. im not beeing cheap or anything i just cannot download paid apps haha:good: but on custom roms does the screen seem any better ? i have not tried any custom roms yet as stock seems to be okay for me. but just wondered does the screen seem to be abit more lively in any custom roms without the apps ?:laugh:
If you have and android phone you can link the playstore to your phone bill and pay the money thru adding it to your next bill.
Yes I have a galaxys2 on pay monthly on o2 I never knew that. Thank you I will look into that cheers !!
I'm awaiting my debit card as old one was stolen in wallet so cancelled everything and my card still hasn't turned up and CBA waiting to download paid apps haha cheers
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium App
nice idea but on my galaxy s2 the app i want wont show up on it because its not compatable haha all i want to try is this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...toggle&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd
but having a stolen debit card cancelled and waitig for my new one what is taking the piss i cannot download it haha
Hi looking at all the posts about Knox it's making me wonder if we can use cracked apps on the note 3 if someone can help me out that would be great also does Knox have to be installed because it just sounds like more problems than being helpful??
yes you can. Knox is like a safe, if you take pictures or use any Knox apps in Knox mode they stay in knox . if you come out of Knox mode you cannot view them.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
Jmoney707 said:
Hi looking at all the posts about Knox it's making me wonder if we can use cracked apps on the note 3 if someone can help me out that would be great also does Knox have to be installed because it just sounds like more problems than being helpful??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No discussion about warez and cracked apps allowed.
You will be reported to moderator
Sent from my GT-I9070 using xda app-developers app
redndian said:
No discussion about warez and cracked apps allowed.
You will be reported to moderator
Sent from my GT-I9070 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry about that will do thank you
redndian said:
No discussion about warez and cracked apps allowed.
You will be reported to moderator
Sent from my GT-I9070 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I may be wrong, but he might be talking about modified apps (such as how a google wallet app was needed on non-supported phones), not illegal stuff.
I hate when someone won't pay the (few) dollar(s) to get an app, but will buy an expensive phone. Support developers a**hole
Sent from my DROID RAZR using xda app-developers app
Ya, especially with a username like Jmoney. Wth.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk 4
mircury said:
Ya, especially with a username like Jmoney. Wth.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Probably some kid and his dad won't let him use his credit card.
Sent from my DROID RAZR using xda app-developers app
can we not use this as a basher thread?
What is done is done.
I hate when someone won't pay the (few) dollar(s) to get an app, but will buy an expensive phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am not willing to pay anything before I know that the software will be bugfree and usable. It's kinda stupid to buy dozens of programs which are not working at all. And fifteen minutes payback is quite a little time to see if the program is what you think it would be. And even if it's only few euros, .. if you are forced to many.. that will be quite a lot of money.
horhokokki said:
I am not willing to pay anything before I know that the software will be bugfree and usable. It's kinda stupid to buy dozens of programs which are not working at all. And fifteen minutes payback is quite a little time to see if the program is what you think it would be. And even if it's only few euros, .. if you are forced to many.. that will be quite a lot of money.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's why there's a refund period. And most developers extend that period beyond what the play store gives.
Sent from my DROID RAZR using xda app-developers app
Dear Americans, we use DEBIT cards. Google Wallet only supports Credit Cards. To get a credit card here you need to have a stable income of over 20.000 a year, solid job (no freelance) and be over 21. Which rules out 80% of the users.
Most of the 750 million people in Europe can't even GET a credit card.
So it's not all cheap, greedy people. Keep your prejudice to yourself.
Oh yes, we have prepaid credit cards: They don't support refunds. So we have to find alternative means to test an app.
There, welcome to the rest of the world.
Now, I for one would also like to know if it works. Simply because I use a few apps that are only available for US users. (Stop being so selfish as a market. Really.)
ShadowLea said:
Dear Americans, we use DEBIT cards. Google Wallet only supports Credit Cards. To get a credit card here you need to have a stable income of over 20.000 a year, solid job (no freelance) and be over 21. Which rules out 80% of the users.
Most of the 750 million people in Europe can't even GET a credit card.
So it's not all cheap, greedy people. Keep your prejudice to yourself.
Oh yes, we have prepaid credit cards: They don't support refunds. So we have to find alternative means to test an app.
There, welcome to the rest of the world.
Now, I for one would also like to know if it works. Simply because I use a few apps that are only available for US users. (Stop being so selfish as a market. Really.)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Everyone is an individual. I would agree that more open mindedness is necessary.
ShadowLea said:
Dear Americans, we use DEBIT cards. Google Wallet only supports Credit Cards. To get a credit card here you need to have a stable income of over 20.000 a year, solid job (no freelance) and be over 21. Which rules out 80% of the users.
Most of the 750 million people in Europe can't even GET a credit card.
So it's not all cheap, greedy people. Keep your prejudice to yourself.
Oh yes, we have prepaid credit cards: They don't support refunds. So we have to find alternative means to test an app.
There, welcome to the rest of the world.
Now, I for one would also like to know if it works. Simply because I use a few apps that are only available for US users. (Stop being so selfish as a market. Really.)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I use my debit card with Google Wallet without issue.
ShadowLea said:
Dear Americans, we use DEBIT cards. Google Wallet only supports Credit Cards. To get a credit card here you need to have a stable income of over 20.000 a year, solid job (no freelance) and be over 21. Which rules out 80% of the users.
Most of the 750 million people in Europe can't even GET a credit card.
So it's not all cheap, greedy people. Keep your prejudice to yourself.
Oh yes, we have prepaid credit cards: They don't support refunds. So we have to find alternative means to test an app.
There, welcome to the rest of the world.
Now, I for one would also like to know if it works. Simply because I use a few apps that are only available for US users. (Stop being so selfish as a market. Really.)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
A lot of Americans use debit cards on the Play Store just fine. How? Most any debit card attached to a bank account can also be run as a credit card. We call them "check cards" when they have a credit card company logo and can be run as either. The difference? Running as credit has no terminal fee or minimum purchase (as part of the credit card merchant's agreement), does not require a PIN, works in more places, but often requires a signature, withdraws from your bank/checking account (no credit line), and does not have the same consumer protections (harder to get your money back if stolen or misused). Also, many places only take one payment type or the other (credit or debit) so a check card conveniently works at both.
Most anyone with a bank account can get a check card even if they don't qualify for credit. Is it really so different there?
bp328i said:
I use my debit card with Google Wallet without issue.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I tried that, no such luck. Our cards only have the account number (9 digits), card number(3 digits) and nothing else. I HAVE no number to fill in to Google Wallet.
Tried using my phone plan, but it asks for a CreditCard Number. Which I don't have. (Hah, good luck getting T-Mobile to issue me a Credit Card. :laugh
CZroe said:
A lot of Americans use debit cards on the Play Store just fine. How? Most any debit card attached to a bank account can also be run as a credit card. We call them "check cards" when they have a credit card company logo and can be run as either. The difference? Running as credit has no terminal fee or minimum purchase (as part of the credit card merchant's agreement), does not require a PIN, works in more places, but often requires a signature, withdraws from your bank/checking account (no credit line), and does not have the same consumer protections (harder to get your money back if stolen or misused). Also, many places only take one payment type or the other (credit or debit) so a check card conveniently works at both.
Most anyone with a bank account can get a check card even if they don't qualify for credit. Is it really so different there?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That would be very useful. But no, we don't have those. I'm not sure our banks even know of the concept.
We have a Debit card with a 4 digit pin. This is direct withdraw. Maestro, it's called.
For Credit Cards we need to get an additional, paid service (50 bucks a year, I believe. and that's just for the registration, you also need to pay for the card.) with Visa, MasterCard or similar, detached services. They're not directly part of the bankservice.
For instance, I have an account with ABN AMRO. If I wanted to get a credit card, I'd have to apply to VISA or ABN Gold (which then gets me a VISA card. This type of account you can only get if you have a balance of over 50.000 on the account. Which'll never happen. I'm a graphic designer.)
You can't actually pay with a credit card in the shops here. Well, you can, but doing so requires filling out a (paper!)cheque, 25 Euro administration fee and a transaction time of a week. In every shop. For every purchase. And even then 80% of the shops refuse it as a method of payment.
The advantage is that if we ever loose our card (or accidentally put the bill unshredded in the paper bin), people can't empty our accounts without the pin number; with a credit card only the cardnumber is sufficient for payment. (The security code is on the back of a credit card...)
That said, I do have a Prepaid 3V VISA card (It's an alarming shade of pink and can only be charged (pre-charged, it works like a prepaid SIM) up to a specific amount per month, but for Google Play it works well enough. Renting a car, however, has to be done over the course of 4 months.) For the apps I do consider worth the payment. (Apex, Tapatalk, Moonreader, etc.)
ShadowLea said:
I tried that, no such luck. Our cards only have the account number (9 digits), card number(3 digits) and nothing else. I HAVE no number to fill in to Google Wallet.
Tried using my phone plan, but it asks for a CreditCard Number. Which I don't have. (Hah, good luck getting T-Mobile to issue me a Credit Card. :laugh
That would be very useful. But no, we don't have those. I'm not sure our banks even know of the concept.
We have a Debit card with a 4 digit pin. This is direct withdraw. Maestro, it's called.
For Credit Cards we need to get an additional, paid service (50 bucks a year, I believe. and that's just for the registration, you also need to pay for the card.) with Visa, MasterCard or similar, detached services. They're not directly part of the bankservice.
For instance, I have an account with ABN AMRO. If I wanted to get a credit card, I'd have to apply to VISA or ABN Gold (which then gets me a VISA card. This type of account you can only get if you have a balance of over 50.000 on the account. Which'll never happen. I'm a graphic designer.)
You can't actually pay with a credit card in the shops here. Well, you can, but doing so requires filling out a (paper!)cheque, 25 Euro administration fee and a transaction time of a week. In every shop. For every purchase. And even then 80% of the shops refuse it as a method of payment.
The advantage is that if we ever loose our card (or accidentally put the bill unshredded in the paper bin), people can't empty our accounts without the pin number; with a credit card only the cardnumber is sufficient for payment. (The security code is on the back of a credit card...)
That said, I do have a Prepaid 3V VISA card (It's an alarming shade of pink and can only be charged (pre-charged, it works like a prepaid SIM) up to a specific amount per month, but for Google Play it works well enough. Renting a car, however, has to be done over the course of 4 months.) For the apps I do consider worth the payment. (Apex, Tapatalk, Moonreader, etc.)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Switch banks. All debit cards have a 16 digit card number.
TWEAKED 2.5
BACARDILIMON said:
Switch banks. All debit cards have a 16 digit card number.
TWEAKED 2.5
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not in Europe, they don't.
Our cardnumber isn't the same as the one they use in the US. It's literally just the number of the card, so when you open an account, you always get 001.
It's not personalized.
Open the account, you get:
Account 112234567, Card 001.
Get a new one card after it expires, is lost or stolen, it's:
Account 112234567, Card 002.
Payment over the internet is done via iDeal or a similar service, which requires a cardreader and works withdynamic codes.
ShadowLea said:
Not in Europe, they don't.
Our cardnumber isn't the same as the one they use in the US. It's literally just the number of the card, so when you open an account, you always get 001.
It's not personalized.
Open the account, you get:
Account 112234567, Card 001.
Get a new one card after it expires, is lost or stolen, it's:
Account 112234567, Card 002.
Payment over the internet is done via iDeal or a similar service, which requires a cardreader and works withdynamic codes.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I see. Hmmm good luck with that one.
TWEAKED 2.5
BACARDILIMON said:
I see. Hmmm good luck with that one.
TWEAKED 2.5
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks. Found a workaround (prepaid card), but it's not ideal. (refund costs 10 bucks per refund. Not exactly oleasant for a 0.70 cent app... :laugh
For now we'll just have to wait for Google to get their heads out of their arses, stop moaning about piracy and start realize what the cause of it is. Until then 750 million people will just have to keep cracking.