[5.1.1] Android Pay Compatibility - Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Anyone else recently get updated to the new Android Pay / Google Wallet app combo? Since the update, I haven't been able to get Pay working. I'm logged in with my Google account, it sees the cards I have on my Wallet account, but when I select one it will sit and think for a while before spitting out:
Android pay cannot be used
Google is unable to verify that your device or the software running on it is Android compatible
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And it only gives me an option to dismiss the dialog.
This worked fine on 4.4.4 and 5.0.2.
I may have an APK of the old Google Wallet somewhere, thinking I'm downgrade to that and see how it goes.
Anyone else see this?
edit: should have googled first, this is because the phone is rooted (which I kind of suspected). The simple solution is to temporarily disable root, add your cards, then re-enable root.

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[Q] problems purchasing Market apps

Recently, my Note has been unable to purchase new Market apps. Once I find the app in the Market, upon clicking the purchase button I usually get an error like "unable to find the app." Sometimes I've gotten another error like "unable to purchase now." Since I'd already purchased a lot of apps for my S2, they all installed on my Note, no problem, since they show as already purchased. So I haven't had much need to purchase new stuff for the Note. Today, though, I installed trials for a few apps. Since I liked them, I went to purchase keys for each, but got this "not found" b.s. after clicking the price button. Three times seemed pretty suspicious, so I moved my sim card back from the Note to the S2 (in case that makes a difference), and I successfully purchased all three keys from the S2 in the normal way.
I should mention that my Note couldn't find one of the keys using Market search, so I had to scan the QR code from AppBrain, which then found it. My S2 didn't require such assistance. I've actually had that problem before, but the QR search always worked around the problem.
I need to use Market Enabler from my location, and as far as I can tell it's configured on my Note exactly the same way as my S2.
In fact, I had the same problem a couple of days ago with TrevE's Logging TestApp, but the next day it was able to purchase from the Note.
Is there anyone else experiencing similar inexplicable purchasing weirdness with their Note? Or any suggestions as to how to get my Note working properly with the Market?
I know that the Android Market itself has been giving some trouble recently during the 10 Billion promotion... So it might be that.
For example, right now, I'm able to purchase Smart Task Switcher Pro key on my S2, while at the same time I'm unable to purchase it from my Note. So it seems to be a Note issue and not a Market issue. And it's only with paid apps.
What's worse, even though I purchased it for my S2, it shows as unpurchased on my Note, so I have no way of getting this app on my Note.
Same here, it's my first android phone where I can't purchase apps even with the help of market enabler...
I can find the apps, but the market says "You can't buy this app in your country".
I tried everything, proxy servers, vpn servers, airplane mode, nothing works.
I'm screwed
Latoc said:
Same here, it's my first android phone where I can't purchase apps even with the help of market enabler...
I can find the apps, but the market says "You can't buy this app in your country".
I tried everything, proxy servers, vpn servers, airplane mode, nothing works.
I'm screwed
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My problem's different: I'm able to purchase plenty of apps, and Market Enabler is verified working for me for a long time. I never get the error "You can't buy this app in your country." I get this error message: "The item you were attempting to purchase could not be found."
In your case, you've never verified that you have a correct configuration for Market Enabler. Of course, you first rooted your phone, right? Otherwise, Market Enabler won't work.
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My problem's different: I'm able to purchase plenty of apps, and Market Enabler is verified working for me for a long time. I never get the error "You can't buy this app in your country." I get this error message: "The item you were attempting to purchase could not be found."
In your case, you've never verified that you have a correct configuration for Market Enabler. Of course, you first rooted your phone, right? Otherwise, Market Enabler won't work.
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Yes of course I'm rooted and I used market enabler for a couple years and across different android phones and it always worked before. Maybe it's the new market...
Just like you I find the app, click on purchase button, and then get this country message even though I'm on a US proxy or vpn, with market enabler set on a US carrier.
We don't have the same error message, but the end result is the same, we can't buy apps.
The first time I had an error it said something like: the country where you registered your phone doesn't allow you to purchase applications.
It looks like if at one time or another the system knows you are not in the right country, then you are on some sort of black list or something like that. Then you can do everything you want, it does not matter because your account is flagged !!!
Just a theory... I hope I'm wrong, because otherwise we are screwed big time.
So, it's only your Note that fails? That is my problem. Up till now, I've gotten around it by purchasing from my S2, then installing the already purchased app on my Note. But with this one app (Smart Task Switcher), it just won't install on the Note. I emailed the developer. But yes, if we can't use the Market from our Notes with Market Enabler, that's depressing. And there won't be any help from places that don't need Market Enabler.
I found a workaround:
Freeze Android Market 1.0 with Titanium so the market doesn't update itself, uninstall market updates, I can now buy apps !!!
With Market Enabler of course...
Oh yeah, I seem to remember that solution from a while back when they updated the Market app. As I recall, I reverted to 1.0, and then did the updates again, and then it worked.
In any case, I don't think you can be 100% sure what worked for you because suddenly yesterday I was able to purchase that app that was being reported as "not found" after I'd click the "$2.49" button. When I finally purchased it, Market now reported some kind of payment irregularity, but then the app downloaded and installed. When I see my bill, I'll know if the payment was processed correctly. I've had this same b.s. before where I find an app, click to buy, and then get a "not found" reported, but it never before stretched on for days.
Even with uninstalling updates I get the "The item you were attempting to purchase could not be found".
I am rooted and use marketenabler.
CorruptedSanity said:
Even with uninstalling updates I get the "The item you were attempting to purchase could not be found".
I am rooted and use marketenabler.
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My latest workaround is to do:
Settings>Applications>Manage Applications>Market>Uninstall updates
and then immediately complete the purchase. This seems to reenable Market Enabler just long enough to purchase. I can't seem to figure out how to prevent Market from updating, but at least purchases are enabled long enough for me to complete them.
Jimmy34742 said:
My latest workaround is to do:
Settings>Applications>Manage Applications>Market>Uninstall updates
and then immediately complete the purchase. This seems to reenable Market Enabler just long enough to purchase. I can't seem to figure out how to prevent Market from updating, but at least purchases are enabled long enough for me to complete them.
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Tried that but then there are no paid apps only free ones then a few minutes later our reverts back to the latest version.
i don't know about buying apps as I get something new every two months or so, but Market 3.4.4 and the earlier version are taking a really long time to load, or it sometimes just hangs. I'm on LA4 but had the same issue when I was on KL7.
Oh and market enabler hasn't been working for quite a while too, on both my Note and NookColor, even when paired with Market 2.XX. Not sure what has happened!
CorruptedSanity said:
Even with uninstalling updates I get the "The item you were attempting to purchase could not be found".
I am rooted and use marketenabler.
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Yeah, this Market Enabler situation is really messing us up. I don't know why what worked for me worked for me, and there's no telling when my workaround will quit working. I wonder why Android phones are so popular in Market-disabled countries. Since the average person doesn't even root their phone, they buy these Android phones with no intention of ever getting the best apps for it.
Here's how i manage to buy paid apps on my Note:
Go to Google Play on PC,sign in,buy the required app,go to market on Note,install the app(the download link will be active n available after payment thru PC).btw,i use VPN to change the IP location on my PC(to USA or Canada)...

New Google Wallet (09/14/2013)- supposed to work with ALL device - NOT for S4 Active?

Based on various news outlet (example: http://www.androidcentral.com/updated-google-wallet-app-coming-all-us-based-android-phones), Google has launched an updated Google Wallet app that will WORK with ALL carriers.
Previously, when I installed Google Wallet on my S4A, starting it will give men an error about my device is "not compatible", which is a given since AT&T pretty much blocked Google Wallet.
The new Wallet app supposed to rectify this problem. I updated today, launched the app and did NOT get the error above. I am now presented with a screen that asked which Gmail account I want to use for the Wallet App.
I selected my primary Gmail account, which I used to purchase apps and other Google subscriptions service and I got a:
"Failed to add account. An error has occurred while adding your account"
My web-based Google Wallet is fine, otherwise I won't be able to pay for stuff in Google Play.
Anyone get the new Google Wallet to work in the S4A?
I assume you did the Wallet hack? That might be why, I installed it with no problems last night. It let me choose my account and everything, no warnings at all. I can't verify that it actually works though, there's nowhere on island I can use it
Avail211 said:
I assume you did the Wallet hack? That might be why, I installed it with no problems last night. It let me choose my account and everything, no warnings at all. I can't verify that it actually works though, there's nowhere on island I can use it
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No, I use the legit app - downloaded from Google Play.
For your Google Wallet, is your account "Verified" in Google Wallet website? Mine is "unverified"...
I installed it on my I537 last night (or earlier today, I honestly can't remember, bleh) and set everything up but a) I don't have a legit Samsung battery at the moment so no NFC capability anyway (real battery should be here tomorrow, actually), and b) after reading up on the device support at Google's support site it looks as though there are two primary requirements for Google Wallet to function:
1) a device with NFC that is supported by Google Wallet
2) a carrier that supports Google Wallet also
Now, looking over the info again at the following link:
https://support.google.com/wallet/answer/1347934?hl=en
it does show that the Galaxy S4 is eligible which should mean the Galaxy S4 Active is included as well, it's the same basic hardware for the most part but, the issue then becomes is your carrier one that supports it, and according to the info on that page the Galaxy S4 (and by similarity in hardware, the Galaxy S4 Active) is only supported for Google Wallet using Sprint, US Cellular, and Google Play so if you're not using one of those you're/we're out of luck - I use T-Mobile and will test out Google Wallet over the weekend with the new battery. I get why Sprint and US Cellular are mentioned: because they ARE cellular carrier providers, but Google Play isn't so that's somewhat confusing why they'd mention it specifically.
Oh well, hope this clarification helps. I'm sure as time passes more carriers will get on board with Google Wallet - once Google starts pushing that aspect hard, other companies aren't going to have much choice but fall in line and provide support.
It's Google we're talking about here...
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No, I use the legit app - downloaded from Google Play.
For your Google Wallet, is your account "Verified" in Google Wallet website? Mine is "unverified"...
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I don't see anywhere about verified or unverified, but it does show my Nexus 7 and S4A as 'Active' when I look at it on my PC. I didn't see verified or unverified in the app either... Just that the devices are 'active'.
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I don't see anywhere about verified or unverified, but it does show my Nexus 7 and S4A as 'Active' when I look at it on my PC. I didn't see verified or unverified in the app either... Just that the devices are 'active'.
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If you go to Google Wallet on the web, click on Settings and you'll see a section called "Verify Identity".
BTW, my Google Wallet works now in my S4 Active.. had to uninstall AVG first then it works. Not sure why... But it seems the last AVG update "broke" certain thing? It even reported Cerberus as trojan now..
lanwarrior said:
If you go to Google Wallet on the web, click on Settings and you'll see a section called "Verify Identity".
BTW, my Google Wallet works now in my S4 Active.. had to uninstall AVG first then it works. Not sure why... But it seems the last AVG update "broke" certain thing? It even reported Cerberus as trojan now..
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Ahh I found it now. Mine says 'unverified' since I haven't given Wallet my address and such. There are 0 vendors where I live that use NFC readers so I haven't been able to even use Wallet, I just installed it in case I get to go back to the states for a visit.
Glad to see you got it resolved though!

How to use Google Wallet instead of Android Pay

I tried and failed to pay with my rooted phone recently.
When I put my phone on the NFC pad, Android Pay popped up and told me that I can't pay with it because my phone it rooted.
Actually, I prefer Google Wallet over Android Pay, but it seems Android Pay just disables Google Wallet. Is there a way to disable Android Pay?
I deleted "Android Pay" app before. I checked that it is not in my all app list. Somehow it can still pop up.
Not sure if you noticed, but Google made the decision recently to separate Google Wallet into two separate apps. Wallet is now used only to send money to people, and Android Pay is required now to do NFC payments. As far as I know, there is no fix currently for rooted devices to use it as I have the problem as well. It's a shame too because I used NFC payments all the time before they changed the app.
Please though, if someone knows of a workaround to get Android Pay working I'd love you forever. I tried some of the suggestions in other threads saying to hide your root access and such, but none of it has worked so far.
beansNcornflakes said:
Not sure if you noticed, but Google made the decision recently to separate Google Wallet into two separate apps. Wallet is now used only to send money to people, and Android Pay is required now to do NFC payments. As far as I know, there is no fix currently for rooted devices to use it as I have the problem as well. It's a shame too because I used NFC payments all the time before they changed the app.
Please though, if someone knows of a workaround to get Android Pay working I'd love you forever. I tried some of the suggestions in other threads saying to hide your root access and such, but none of it has worked so far.
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Neither do they worked for me. I tried temporarily turning off root, RootBlock and No Device Check

Android Pay App Issue

I have searched everywhere and I cannot find out how to resolve this. I have Android Pay on my stock unrooted locked Nexus 6 build LYZ28M on T-Mobile sim. I open Android Pay app and it tells me that I need to add a card so I press on the + and it goes to a screen with two old cards that have been removed from my Google account. I try to add a new card which is supported (Discover) and it gives me a network error. Then when I go to my payment method on my laptop the Discover card is added there but still only showing the two old cards in the Android Pay app on my Nexus 6. I then go to my Nexus 7 2013 WiFi and download Android pay, open it up and it shows my new cards added. I then clear the data for Android Pay on my Nexus 6 and it still shows my old cards which are not on my Google account anymore. I even uninstalled Android Pay to where it defaults back to Wallet. I then update back to Android Pay and open it up and it still shows my two old cards. For some reason my Nexus 6 will not sync this app with my Google account. I have tried turning off and then on my sync, manually syncing, restarting my phone, clearing all apps cache, trying over WiFi and mobile data. Anyone have any ideas???
I uninstalled pay to where it goes back to wallet again. I then opened wallet and it shows my new cards... I then update back to pay through the play store. I open pay and it still shows my old cards... WTF
For some of us, Pay just doesn't work even on stock devices, even on the same card (Citi) that used to work fine with Wallet.
I gave up.
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I am in contact with Google support and have sent a bug report to their team to look into it.
see here looks like it might help
http://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-pay-requires-decrypted-device-for-full-functionality/
Thanks for that link. That is very interesting and a good read. I have gotten a response from Google support:
Thanks for the prompt response!
We appreciate your efforts in sending us all the necessary information to have this fixed! No worries! I have already escalated it with our higher specialist to have this fixed! Rest assured that they will give you a heads up once they are done investigating in your account.
Well without more help from Google support, I have resolved my problem. I was having issues where my gmail would not sync as well. Google searched and came up with this:
http://www.techrepublic.com/article/pro-tip-fix-android-data-sync-issues/
Completely removing my Google account and then re-adding it got my new cards to finally show up and successfully added in Android pay as well as fix my sync issues.
I hope this helps anyone else having similar issues. :good:
Fixed
Thanks a lot. Works perfectly now on my BlackBerry Priv™ with Marshmallow

android pay - payment declined

Hi, hopefully this is a good place for this topic. I had xposed installed. Then I get rid off xposed, safety net pass in magisk but Google play still shows uncertified and when I try to use android pay in shop payment is declined. What to do to make android pay working?
All mobile banking app working fine including barclays, but Google play shows "uncertified" and everytime when I want to use android pay payment is declined.
Could that have something to do with this>>> https://1drv.ms/i/s!AmrrA5rL7BHoiyBizoVNXJirSEPo
Before in settings I had "android pay" now is "g play"
Please help
https://didgeridoohan.com/magisk/Ma...and_other_apps_wont_install_or_doesnt_show_up
I cleared data in Google play app, it show "certificated " in settings in Google play. Safety net check pass but still cannot pay by android pay. Payment get declined as before :crying:
I haven't got any direct experience with Android Pay, but I believe you might also have to start over, clear data for AP and add your card again. I'm just guessing, unfortunately, but I seem to remember reports like that...
Didgeridoohan said:
I haven't got any direct experience with Android Pay, but I believe you might also have to start over, clear data for AP and add your card again. I'm just guessing, unfortunately, but I seem to remember reports like that...
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I tryed this too and still android pay doesn't work
x7nofate said:
I tryed this too and still android pay doesn't work
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Flash the attached fix, and you should be good to go afterwards.
guptapunjabi said:
Flash the attached fix, and you should be good to go afterwards.
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Is not working, I still get message "payment declined" when I try to use android pay

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