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I was wondering if any found any real good use of the NFC or the Google wallet app. I have $10 from signing up, and am thinking about going over to 7-11, but it is weird when on the MasterCard finder, it says there is NFC checkout and you don't want to seem like an idiot trying to check out.
So little use for it I have NFC what to use it for.
No Wallet here in Australia and no other NFC devices for me.
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For my work I made posters advertising our Facebook page we set up, I put NFC tags in the posters with a little tap here logos on. Works well, loads your web browsers and takes you to the Facebook page. All companies need to do the same!
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I have a few nfc chips (compliments of tagsfordroid) I've got a key chain tag that I use when I leave the house, it disables wi-fi, enables gps and bluetooth, increases ring tone volume. All the little things that take a few minutes of my time are now simplified with the tap of a tag! I also use nfc for other various tasks and it's proven to be very helpful
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What does NFC stand for? "No F---'in Cash"?
tcat007 said:
What does NFC stand for? "No F---'in Cash"?
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Near-Field Communication (I think; going off memory)
espionage724 said:
Near-Field Communication (I think; going off memory)
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Ya, you are correct :>
Rageypeep said:
For my work I made posters advertising our Facebook page we set up, I put NFC tags in the posters with a little tap here logos on. Works well, loads your web browsers and takes you to the Facebook page. All companies need to do the same!
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It would be so much simpler and have a far greater reach if you just had a QR code in it.
Using NFC for just a website seems a total waste to me.
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The only thing I saw with it, was that it can'y verify payments immediately unless it's connected. I have tried twice. Once at Best Buy, failed because the systems don't work. Second at 7-11 and it worked but it doesn't say whether it took the money ou, because I didn't have it connected.
for a good list of usage examples of NFC go to the comment section of this post
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...fc-tags-from-tagsfordroid-and-android-police/
Some are standard some are pretty original.
I've used nfc only for transferring photos from phobia to tablet since I don't auto sync them with a cloud storage. Beats having to do a few more clicks thru bluetooth
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thephantom said:
I've used nfc only for transferring photos from phobia to tablet since I don't auto sync them with a cloud storage. Beats having to do a few more clicks thru bluetooth
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what is "phobia"?
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what is "phobia"?
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Crappy auto correct. Wth? It's phone to tablet. No idea how phobia came about. Ok time to proofread first. Hehehe
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thephantom said:
Crappy auto correct. Wth? It's phone to tablet. No idea how phobia came about. Ok time to proofread first. Hehehe
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After going to the play store and searching for "phobia" i realized it must have been autocorrect.
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...Second at 7-11 and it worked but it doesn't say whether it took the money ou, because I didn't have it connected.
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Had this happen too at McDonalds and 7-11, but then again it would let me purchase regardless. The money would end up being pulled from a credit card later, so no big deal here.
I believe Starbucks accepts NFC and Google wallet? Maybe I'll pop in there and try.
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I believe Starbucks accepts NFC and Google wallet? Maybe I'll pop in there and try.
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I thought places just had to accept NFC, or Mastercard's PayPass thing, and not specifically Google Wallet?
I like to take an nfc chip with me where ever i go and find ladies with nfc capable phones and put my contact in their phone all ninja-like and then just be casual and say "aye bay bay, call me sometime" and when shes like "i dont have your number" i tell her to look at her phone and her panties instantly become soaked.
you guys should try it some time.
espionage724 said:
I thought places just had to accept NFC, or Mastercard's PayPass thing, and not specifically Google Wallet?
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No idea...its difficult finding good, current info on the subject.
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vegandroid said:
I like to take an nfc chip with me where ever i go and find ladies with nfc capable phones and put my contact in their phone all ninja-like and then just be casual and say "aye bay bay, call me sometime" and when shes like "i dont have your number" i tell her to look at her phone and her panties instantly become soaked.
you guys should try it some time.
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Gotta try that.
I switched to verizon from sprint and my gs3. Sprint's service sucked, but the GS3 was awesome... I like the battery life of the maxx hd, however. One thing I cannot stand is Verizon's (probably) illegal blocking of apps like Google Wallet. On Sprint, I used Google Wallet frequently. That brings me to the point of this post:
I am starting a bounty for the first person that is able to provide instructions/code/apk/something that allows me to install Google Wallet on my rooted Verizon RAZR MAXX HD non developer edition phone running the verizon JB leak and successfully complete an NFC transaction. The transaction test will be done at a business that works perfectly with sprint phones, in order to keep it fair.
Bounty: $20. I know it isn't a lot, but I am hoping others will chip in as well. My portion of the bounty will be paid via paypal.
I've tried sideloading the apk, installing it as a system app, installing a modified apk, trying market enabler, etc, etc. I am willing to follow your instructions but please have it working for yourself before you send me something if you want to collect the bounty.
have you tried flashing the modified Google wallet apk from here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1769083
It worked on my s3 when my carrier didn't support gw.
I don't actually have an hd yet, picking one up black Friday, once I have one I'll be working on this.
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Thatoneguy. said:
have you tried flashing the modified Google wallet apk from here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1769083
It worked on my s3 when my carrier didn't support gw.
I don't actually have an hd yet, picking one up black Friday, once I have one I'll be working on this.
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Yea, that was one of the first things I tried... I had high hopes for that method too.
I've also tried the method from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1810282 which didn't work for me.
I'll put up another $20 in the bounty.
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I am willing to put 50 to get Wallet working on my RAZR HD without having to mess with my bootloader. 100 if its fairly easy to install. A.k.a. noob proof.
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You need to realize there will never be an easy way to get Google Wallet on your phone. Part of the setup process even with hacked apks is on Google's servers that check the phone model. Only way around this is to edit your build prop which requires root. Its not easy and will never be unless Google wants it to be. Just fyi
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You need to realize there will never be an easy way to get Google Wallet on your phone. Part of the setup process even with hacked apks is on Google's servers that check the phone model. Only way around this is to edit your build prop which requires root. Its not easy and will never be unless Google wants it to be. Just fyi
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Maybe things have changed, but when my carriers s3 wasn't supported, I just changed the phone model in build prop, installed the apk in system, rebooted, set up Google wallet, then reverted to my original build prop and everything was good to go.
Once it was registered the phone model didn't matter.
Or maybe not, Maybe they've updated their security protocol since then.
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So i posted about our dilemma to the dev who originally got it working in the s3 thread, this is his response
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I would need a razr to test things... or someone very good with adb to give me the no I need.
Who knows, may or may not be posible
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Anyone familiar with adb and have an hd right now willing to work with him?
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Thread Closed:
Threads like this are really against what XDA stands for and is for. Should the developer have a donate button, that's okay, but to pay someone to do it won't be allowed.
This is my first time having an NFC device, so please bear with me. I rooted my phone the evening I received it. Now I'm trying to set up Google Wallet, and it says that my device is unsupported. In the help topic regarding this message, it mentions something about rooted devices being unsupported due to security reasons, can I still use this feature? Is it discouraged in any way?
If anybody has some insight or experience with this, I'd like to know.
I have the evo lte rooted with same unsupported device message, yes it will still work
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This is my first time having an NFC device, so please bear with me. I rooted my phone the evening I received it. Now I'm trying to set up Google Wallet, and it says that my device is unsupported. In the help topic regarding this message, it mentions something about rooted devices being unsupported due to security reasons, can I still use this feature? Is it discouraged in any way?
If anybody has some insight or experience with this, I'd like to know.
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The reason it is discouraged is because anyone (with the now-how) can brute-force access your pin if your phone is rooted. And then skip away making payments on goodies.
What would be the chances of someone getting that close to you, they would have to be pretty much hugging you
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What would be the chances of someone getting that close to you, they would have to be pretty much hugging you
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oh hey josh nice phone come here a sec *hugs* now stay like this for about 5 minutes kthx.
Well seems about as secure as having somebody run off with your actual wallet... So off-topic but where are the places where I can actually use Google Wallet >_>
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Well seems about as secure as having somebody run off with your actual wallet... So off-topic but where are the places where I can actually use Google Wallet >_>
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Any place that has tap-to-pay or pay-pass features (forgot what the actual name is). I've seen it at McDonald's, CVS/Walgreens, Best Buy, and a few other large chains around town.
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Well seems about as secure as having somebody run off with your actual wallet... So off-topic but where are the places where I can actually use Google Wallet >_>
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Plenty of you fly to Japan and China, they have been using it for years. You can try looking up PayPass mechant, such as this link: http://www.google.com/wallet/how-it-works/in-store.html
So it doesn't have to be specifically for google wallet? They work on the things like the speedpass at speedway or your creditcard where you just tap it to the machine and it gets your infO?
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Plenty of you fly to Japan and China, they have been using it for years. You can try looking up PayPass mechant, such as this link: http://www.google.com/wallet/how-it-works/in-store.html
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Awesome! Looking forward to trying this out in the next few weeks. Hope I remember to try it when I see it...
I tried to use this at Walgreens today. They had the translucent blue PayPass terminal. I sat there for about 30 seconds and nothing happened. I even tried to enter the app and still nothing. NFC was on, and my card is attached in Google Wallet.
I think I set up wallet, then unlocked and rooted, then had to re-set up Wallet. Am I doing something wrong? The clerk was staring at me like I was crazy, just holding my phone next to the terminal....
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Plenty of you fly to Japan and China, they have been using it for years. You can try looking up PayPass mechant, such as this link: http://www.google.com/wallet/how-it-works/in-store.html
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I've been living in China all my life. What are your taking about?
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I tried to use this at Walgreens today. They had the translucent blue PayPass terminal. I sat there for about 30 seconds and nothing happened. I even tried to enter the app and still nothing. NFC was on, and my card is attached in Google Wallet.
I think I set up wallet, then unlocked and rooted, then had to re-set up Wallet. Am I doing something wrong? The clerk was staring at me like I was crazy, just holding my phone next to the terminal....
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I had that happen at Taco Bueno. And a McDonalds. But at some McDonalds it works. I think that so few people use this system that when its broken no one complains. And its probably never even tested when they set it up.
Typically you can just tap your phone to the thing (no need to be in the app). It'll prompt you for a PIN. Then you can pay.
If it's not working you may have a poor data connection? I think it requires data to work.
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I had that happen at Taco Bueno. And a McDonalds. But at some McDonalds it works. I think that so few people use this system that when its broken no one complains. And its probably never even tested when they set it up.
Typically you can just tap your phone to the thing (no need to be in the app). It'll prompt you for a PIN. Then you can pay.
If it's not working you may have a poor data connection? I think it requires data to work.
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Ohhh that's what I love about my area, HSPA+ EVERYWHERE . I guess I'll try some other stores out...
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Well seems about as secure as having somebody run off with your actual wallet... So off-topic but where are the places where I can actually use Google Wallet >_>
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I'd still say it's more secure than that. Anyone can swipe a card and charge it as credit. Relatively few people would know how to brute force hack google wallet on a rooted device.
Everyone.
Google wallet does not require a data connection.
If its not working , I read on the wallet website to "hold it about an inch" from the terminal. Without placing it on the terminal. Try to see if that works.
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Yeah mine didn't work at the gas station the other day, though I didn't log out of Google Wallet before I flashed a rom and rooted recently so some say that it'll never work again after that because of the secure element getting locked or something like that. Hopefully that's not true.
I've flashed and reflashed a lot. All you need to do is delete the data, connect to high speed internet like WiFi, then open it up. Worked for me.
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6 devices and 6 returns
GPS, bad pixels, multitouch... They all came from different factories and they were all crap
I've had enough... Sticking with my OG Nexus and when ipad mini retina comes out, if it has GPS I am switching.
Anyone else with me? What will you be waiting for / going to in the meantime? ¢
I have the GPS issue which is likely software. Other than that my new n7 is perfect. I'll wait for the GPS fix and until then use my One for GPS.
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I have the GPS issue which is likely software. Other than that my new n7 is perfect. I'll wait for the GPS fix and until then use my One for GPS.
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If GPS was a software issue, wouldn't everyone be suffering from it? Using GPS test, I am currently connected to 15/23 satellites, and it's got my current location accurate to 3 meters. I haven't had any GPS issues whatsoever, not that I use my tablet for GPS ever, but I tested it extensively after reading so many problems.
I never do this. IRL I'm a really nice guy, but for frack's sake, can we keep all these "Google/Asus/Android sucks" posts on one thread? That way all the whining can stay in one place. Maybe even make it a sticky (like people actually read those). I know I can avoid reading them, but there is a point when enough is enough. They are cluttering up the freaking forum.
I know you are frustrated and may have a legitimate complaint, but man....
P.S. Feel free to post on the other similar threads, and you may find helpful suggestions on what other users will be switching to. Unless the main reason for this thread was to have your name on the OP. Then I can't help you. That's an "i" generation problem.
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If GPS was a software issue, wouldn't everyone be suffering from it? Using GPS test, I am currently connected to 15/23 satellites, and it's got my current location accurate to 3 meters. I haven't had any GPS issues whatsoever, not that I use my tablet for GPS ever, but I tested it extensively after reading so many problems.
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When I restart my 7 I get great GPS for a few minutes and then no SATs... Sounds like software to me... Google has acknowledged and I'll wait for a determination.... If it's a hardware fault, I feel for Asus because Google will force their hand.
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See ya
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Really? You might have OCD...
Not once in my life have I gotten a device that wasn't perfect....I think you ppl who come here and cry are liars. You prolly don't even own the device.
Nexus - n4 perfect.
Nexus - 7 2013 perfect.
No issues. Goggle can't take my money fast enough..
Semantics said:
If GPS was a software issue, wouldn't everyone be suffering from it? Using GPS test, I am currently connected to 15/23 satellites, and it's got my current location accurate to 3 meters. I haven't had any GPS issues whatsoever, not that I use my tablet for GPS ever, but I tested it extensively after reading so many problems.
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I don't think the issue is connecting but the connection sporadically dropping when connected for an extended period of time.
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bye!
Not sure how this is Google's fault when Asus made the device.
Enjoy your iCrap :what:
>^.^< Sent from meow HTC One which is like catnip to me atm
Artood2s said:
I never do this. IRL I'm a really nice guy, but for frack's sake, can we keep all these "Google/Asus/Android sucks" posts on one thread? That way all the whining can stay in one place. Maybe even make it a sticky (like people actually read those). I know I can avoid reading them, but there is a point when enough is enough. They are cluttering up the freaking forum.
I know you are frustrated and may have a legitimate complaint, but man....
P.S. Feel free to post on the other similar threads, and you may find helpful suggestions on what other users will be switching to. Unless the main reason for this thread was to have your name on the OP. Then I can't help you. That's an "i" generation problem.
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If the device performed it's most basic functions adequately, the forum wouldn't be full of complaints.
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Really? You might have OCD...
Not once in my life have I gotten a device that wasn't perfect....I think you ppl who come here and cry are liars. You prolly don't even own the device.
Nexus - n4 perfect.
Nexus - 7 2013 perfect.
No issues. Goggle can't take my money fast enough..
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Liar? do you need to see the receipts? I have nothing to prove to you... I exchanged 6 devices from Staples, and Walmart and all had issues. Liars? I guess the loads of people posting threads here and google product forums, android central, those people are all liars too?
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Not sure how this is Google's fault when Asus made the device.
Enjoy your iCrap :what:
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I don't like Apple either... I have been the number one fan of Google and Android... I have converted my family and friends not only to the Android platform, but to the whole Google "OS".
I think my problem is really more than just this Nexus 7 FHD... I have issues with Google as a whole.
first was destroying Google Reader
then destroying gmail with horrible UI
destroying talk app, replacing with dumbed down "hangouts"
destroying google maps, can't find alternate routes, dumbed down features again..
dismantle latitude to force us to use the horrible Google+ facebook knockoff platform when I have NO interest in social media
I really hate the direction the company is going. It seems I have no choice, no alternative though. iOS is just a device, not a platform... there is no compelling argument to invest myself into their whole mantra... Microsoft makes cool stuff but it is far from a platform.
I really just miss the old Google... and hate this new one. Google used to innovate, not copy others and deliberately dismantle things that work beautifully already.
Sorry if I seem like I'm just complaining to complain.... but I really am fed up and not sure how to move forwards in the absence of the old Google.
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iOS is just a device, not a platform...
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Have to correct you - iOS *is* a platform. Android is also a platform, not a device.
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berardi said:
6 devices and 6 returns
GPS, bad pixels, multitouch... They all came from different factories and they were all crap
I've had enough... Sticking with my OG Nexus and when ipad mini retina comes out, if it has GPS I am switching.
Anyone else with me? What will you be waiting for / going to in the meantime? ¢
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Yep... I'm with you as well, I went through two of them.
Every ASUS device I have gotten has been complete S&%# (Transformer Prime, TF700, that "budget" windows 8 one).
I am boycotting ASUS and am waiting to see an HTC tab or the iPad Mini like you (I don't count Samsung, I HATE Touchwiz ) So... yeah.
Only GPS problems here..... Otherwise it perfect.....
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Well from what I've heard from a friend who works for Apple in the mall, there most likely not be a ipad mini with retina display.
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Android is becoming what Windows is now. Completely fragmented and the hardware is obsolete within 6-9 months. Full of exploitable holes. And hardware makers that charge a premium for mediocre devices. Cheap devices that are complete junk.
Unless Google reigns in the manufacturers more fragmentation will keep happening.
Like many of you I love my phone but hate all the crap that the cell companies pack in
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I just bought a previously opened Nexus 7 2013 from Staples and the thing is still perfect. I love this thing, it's the best $229 I've ever spent (price matched from Google Play). As to GPS problems, I'm getting a fix in GPS Status and Tools from my basement.
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Cool.
Get the **** outta here
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Only GPS problems here..... Otherwise it perfect.....
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Only? I don't understand how people are content to deal with widespread malfunctions.
"I bought a new car but the windows won't roll down, but it's OK, the AC works great!!"
bullriders said:
Android is becoming what Windows is now. Completely fragmented and the hardware is obsolete within 6-9 months. Full of exploitable holes. And hardware makers that charge a premium for mediocre devices. Cheap devices that are complete junk.
Unless Google reigns in the manufacturers more fragmentation will keep happening.
Like many of you I love my phone but hate all the crap that the cell companies pack in
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Yep... Google is making horrible decisions lately. I was the biggest Google and Android fanboy around. Google has broken every beautiful thing it has made in my opinion.
dillinjer said:
I just bought a previously opened Nexus 7 2013 from Staples and the thing is still perfect. I love this thing, it's the best $229 I've ever spent (price matched from Google Play). As to GPS problems, I'm getting a fix in GPS Status and Tools from my basement.
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All 8 (yeah, I bought 2 more today and they both were bad as well, looks like 1 was previously returned too) of the devices I bought worked great standing still. It's when you try to navigate anywhere they become bricks.
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Cool.
Get the **** outta here
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you are SOOO intelligent... keep munching that mercury filled corn syrup my friend..
If you return a device 3 times and you keep having the same issue, why would you keep getting the same device?
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Hi, I have a nexus 7 and I would like to send text from it using my at&t number but I don't have my android phone currently I have a blackberry z10. I've seen apps that work but only with android phones so is there anything I can use with my nexus and bb z10?
I really just want to know if there's a way not haha blackberry please its not like I wanted to use it but I broke my one x
I really don't think so. Sorry mate.
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petri180 said:
Hi, I have a nexus 7 and I would like to send text from it using my at&t number but I don't have my android phone currently I have a blackberry z10. I've seen apps that work but only with android phones so is there anything I can use with my nexus and bb z10?
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You can port your att number over to Google then use Google voice to send text with your n7
I tried and Google voice said my number is unavailable for port so I can't do that
Not sure of what app you're talking. About but I thought there z10 can port apks over to use em.
petri180 said:
Hi, I have a nexus 7 and I would like to send text from it using my at&t number but I don't have my android phone currently I have a blackberry z10. I've seen apps that work but only with android phones so is there anything I can use with my nexus and bb z10?
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Not sure if this will work or not, but check to see if Mighty Text - the app, is on Blackberry, if it is, install it, set it up. Then, download the Android one to the N7 and have fun. That's what I did and it works like a dream. I have two Nexus' though, so not sure if Blackberry has that app available or not but it's worth a try.
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Not sure if this will work or not, but check to see if Mighty Text - the app, is on Blackberry, if it is, install it, set it up. Then, download the Android one to the N7 and have fun. That's what I did and it works like a dream. I have two Nexus' though, so not sure if Blackberry has that app available or not but it's worth a try.
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Yeah I checked I haven't seen it so I need someone to make it a .bar file so I can sideload it