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I'm sure you've likely resolved this already as this was posted a while ago, however I thought I would post a few links to get other people started incase they stumble across this thread.
To cut out a load of Jargon, It essentially comes down to what phone you're using.
If you have an Apple iPhone, then you should look into using Apple's built in Apple Pay.
A guide for this with Q&A's can be found here
However if you have an android (non apple) device, then it would be best to check to see if your phones manufacturer has their own app setup. Although Android is created by Google so most android phone's should accept google pay (I believe).
A Link to the Google pay app can be found here (or you can search it in your phone's app store) and the setup process will guide you through adding your bank card securely.
Once you have your card added to either app, it's simply a case of unlocking your screen and holding your phone against a card reader to make a payment :)
Canada here. Was able to add my PC financial MasterCard. ACU MasterCard and my debit card didn't get accepted. I went to this link to download the app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
It does. I currently am using it on my VZW Note 4. Google Wallet is now just a glorified money and payment tracker, while Android Pay is the actual NFC payment part. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
This is the old one and this is the new one. Which one is available for you depends on where you live.
Have you had the card added before? Did you have the card added to your Google account before, and is trying to activate it for Google Pay that way, or are you entering the card details to add it in Google Pay?
Today's the day, multiple articles and a new app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
In the play store it shows Google Pay, but when I open the app it still shows Android Pay. So it's not 100% switched over yet.
PS: Here's another response by Google to a Android Pay user with the same comment about OnePlus: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel&reviewId=Z3A6QU9xcFRPSGJkUEI4UHBZakEyc2V3ZjRDQkgwbU5UaktFUTAyZkZuY3hjcVJ6V1lidDFscWhLMTJFM2V6RVVMLXZIc3JJZ3VUY0pfZzFnbEd0UUdqbXc
Actually, looking through the reviews from OP3 users I find that Google have made the same response a few times, since 13-Dec-2016.
If you were using it, you'd probably know. :) NFC ("near-field communication") allows your phone to read and write small inexpensive NFC stickers, which can be used to perform specific actions on your phone when you swipe it near them. For example, you might have one in your car that automatically puts your phone in hands-free mode, or one on your stereo which automatically opens your music player. You can also use it with Google Wallet to pay with your phone at retail locations that have NFC readers (mostly gas stations and fast food restaurants). I don't really use it but your habits might be different.
What country are you in? That has a direct impact on availability. This is, in fact, the Google Wallet app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel&hl=en
You have to use the old Google Pay app which doesn't show up in Play Store search anymore. Hopefully Google updates it when they role out WearOS 3 widely.
You guys are talking about two different services with the same name.
- Google Pay which used to be Google Wallet works with our accounts: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
- The newer Google Pay which does not work with our accounts: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nbu.paisa.user
The newer one was supposed to lead to the sunset of the old Pay and has social and banking features.
This method does not require ADB sideload. All done through Google Play store.
1) Only works in countries where Google Pay is officially supported. You Google Play account must be in the region to see the app. Check county list here: https://support.google.com/pay/answer/9023773#pay-with-wear
2) Install "Legacy" Google Pay apps onto phone and Watch4 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
NOTE: This is not the same as new UI redesigned app
3) Open the "Legacy" Google Pay app on phone, should auto login and display same cards that exists in the new Google Pay app.
4) Open Watch4, and install if not already there. Go to Play Store -> Apps on your phone -> Install "Legacy" Google Pay.
5) Open Google Pay app on Watch4, it'll prompt to add card from Phone screen. If not showing, just keep phone app open, and hit "Try Again" on the Watch4.
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Must setup PIN or Pattern in order to use Google Pay on Watch4 and make purchases using the loaded card(s).
To verify it's set as default, on Watch4. Go to Settings -> Connections -> NFC -> On -> Payment -> Google Pay
>I've never encountered a problem, and I was of the understanding that this particular ability has nothing to do with the Gpay app itself, and that it is accomplished by an app tying into your Google account.
As for 2
>Yes. Power Button > 3 dots menu to the upper right of your card > Hamburger Menu in upper left > select Activity.
But I also just discovered I can download the old Google Pay app.
Thank you for this!! I was pissed I couldn't find my cards or loyalty cards. The app doesn't seem to be very intuitive...
If anyone wants to go back to the old app:
Are we talking about the new Google Pay or the old Google Pay? Also, what region are you in and what version of Android are you on?
If you only use GPay for NFC contactless, then a better option for you may be to just install the Google Pay app, and disable automatic updates.
If you are on Android 10 or 11, you don't even need the app to do NFC contactless anymore. It's integrated now as part of Google Play Services.
Old Google Pay app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
Aplicația se dezactivează automat, soluția este să dai click pe Enable in Google Play când ai nevoie de ea https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
Eventual o adaugi in Wishlist-ul Google Play să o accesezi mai rapid.
App: Google Pay
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
Version: 2.115.324908221
Desc: Does not launch for contactless payment
Google Pay is more reliable and has more features, but if you must use Samsung, ensure that it's set as your default "tap to pay" service in System Settings > Connections > NFC > Tap and pay.
I don't think Google publishes them. But the next best think I can think of would be to analyze the # of installs the Google Play store lists over the years for the app.
Try downloading it on the Play Store on the website
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
Uninstall both of them just to be sure. Then go to the Play Store and install the one from "Google LLC". It will have the all-white icon.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
I use Google Pay. You can eliminate most rewards/loyalty cards that way. When you need the card just open app and it will display a barcode. There are only a few cards that I need to carry because the store/gas station readers don't scan then well. Also most places allow lookup by phone number if app doesn't work.
You should be able to use the Android Pay for this. You can scan your cards into the system. So long as they have a barcode. Just make sure the resolution on your screen is good enough for you to scan it back off of.
LINK: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
Android Pay has been unreliable on the OP3 since early/mid December 2016. Google have stated that it is "due to a configuration choice made by OnePlus". See Google's response to the review comment at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel&reviewId=Z3A6QU9xcFRPR0xJWlZRSUxGOEY2eEhQc05VSHRoaUJDWjVQTTBseXNTOExsMTJSZ2Y4aXA1TEV4MzlhbTdXQUkwYU81ZXNwdVVpWV85OGkzenUteE00c0E. OnePlus need to respond to this statement asap.
Android Pay has been unreliable on the OP3 since early/mid December 2016. Google have stated that it is "due to a configuration choice made by OnePlus". See Google's response to the review comment at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel&reviewId=Z3A6QU9xcFRPR0xJWlZRSUxGOEY2eEhQc05VSHRoaUJDWjVQTTBseXNTOExsMTJSZ2Y4aXA1TEV4MzlhbTdXQUkwYU81ZXNwdVVpWV85OGkzenUteE00c0E. OnePlus need to respond to this statement asap.
I don´t have Google Pay.
Is this one?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
Never seen this, I think here in Europe is not very used, and on top of that, my phone does not have NFC so I think is not even worth to try it.
I have just seen the assistant within Google Allo if I remember correctly...
If you have an Android phone, you can probably use Android Pay and type in the numbers yourself, and it should show you the barcode. The Wallet app on iPhones might to the same thing, I'm not familiar with how that works.
The barcode simply contains numbers, so you can even use somehting as simple as this text to barcode converter.
Android Pay will also save loyalty cards if you don't want another app on your phone. I don't know about Apple Pay
That's weird, I'm in Czech, but was still able to install and run it, I have it on right now (even though I can't use it for payments, I was curious). https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
Because you're using Android Pay, we're talking about Samsung Pay which is different.
"This app is incompatible with all of your devices."
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.gmoney
I just installed the android pay from the play store and it worked...at least I can add cards but I haven't used it for payment yet...not even sure if any shops here support it.
> Google Wallet - So I can always think about using Tap To Pay and never do because i'm worried it wont work and ill look the fool.
Same reason I don't use it unless I know it'll work, like the vending machine at work.
Download the Google Wallet app and set it up, you will have to add a credit/debit card and then set up Tap To Pay. Once you do you can tap your phone to an NFC terminal and it will charge the card linked to your account.
I made the switch a year or so ago, it was a bit confusing for me. Hopefully this post will help out!
I haven't seen anyone make a direct Apple ---> Android apps conversion. When I went from iOS to Android last year I was a bit overwhelmed. So here we go, (assuming a default basic launcher, Android 5.1):
Apps
Tips
| Apple | Android | |
|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Swipe down from clock | Swipe down from clock |
| Quick Settings | Swipe up from bottom | Swipe down from clock, swipe again anywhere in notifications to view quick settings. Or just 2-finger swipe down from clock. |
| Settings | Click Settings app | Swipe down from clock, click gear on top right, or click Settings app |
| App Access | Swipe left/right desktop to access pages of apps | All your apps are in the App Drawer, tap the round icon on the dock with holes in the middle. Swipe left/right to access pages of apps |
| Favorite Apps | Organize apps on screen | Bring your favorite apps out of the App Drawer and to the desktop. Long tap on app in app drawer, drag it a bit, then drop on desktop |
| Most Used Apps | Dock | Dock |
| Uninstall Apps | Long tap app, then tap "x" | Long tap app, drag it to "uninstall" on the top of screen |
| Copy Text | Select word/sentence, tap "copy" | Select word/sentence, tap copy or tap loose-leaf paper icon that appears on the top right |
| Paste Text | Long tap cursor, tap "paste" | Long tap cursor, tap paste or tap the clipboard icon that appears on the top right |
Apps, apps, apps
- A day with Android, by me
- A day with iPhone, by /u/OMGshNicholas
- There is also this fantastic write-up for iOS of some Tasker and other app alternatives by /u/x_digger.
Obviously my recommendations are biased. If anyone has any recommendations for the blank spaces (and of any errors) let me know!
I can see it on the Play store but it's showing as incompatible with my devices... I have the Moto X Play
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
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>Download #AndroidPay today from @GooglePlay. Now available in the UK. <em>play.google.com</em>
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> However, to my understanding rooting devices void warranty, and because the S6 is a fairly expensive device I would prefer to have warranty on it. What I am unclear on is whether unrooting (this is a thing right?) a device will bring back warranty coverage in the event that I do need it.
For most devices, it's true that unrooting will bring back warranty coverage, as long as you can remove all traces of having root access in the first place.
For Samsung devices, Knox prevents this. Knox is a hardware counter that gets tripped if ANY modifications are made to the System partition. Even after you unroot a Samsung, Knox will remain in its tripped state, letting the manufacturer know that you made modifications to the firmware at some point. So far, there's no method that can reset the Knox counter on Samsung devices.
> What is the difference between these two rooting methods: Chainfire and Droidviews
One can be flashed via Odin in Download mode (CF Auto Root), the other (SuperSU.zip) is meant to be flashed with a Custom Recovery. Both root tools are made by Chainfire, so Droidviews is just reposting his work and shouldn't receive any credit for creating the method.
> Additionally what is Samsung Pay? Whenever I Google it I just see articles about when people hope it will be implemented or if rooting will disable it.
Others have explained Samsung Pay, so I'll skip to the part about how root will prevent it from working. Knox isn't just there to prevent you from modifying your phone, it's there to ensure that your phone has no security vulnerabilities. If you were to modify your System partition by rooting your device, Samsung can no longer guarantee that the security mechanisms that it put in place are still effective. So Knox is there to let other apps and services know that Samsung's security mechanisms are still in place by reporting that its hardware counter has not been tripped. In the event that the Knox counter has been tripped, it will inform apps like Samsung Pay that they are running on a modified system with potential security holes (not that there would be any, just that it's possible). In all likelihood, since Samsung made Knox to detect potential security holes, and Samsung is making Samsung Pay (which will house information about your bank accounts and credit cards), Samsung will see to it that Samsung Pay checks the Knox counter to see if any System modifications have been made before the app will run.
EDIT: I'll also mention that I rooted my S6 Edge even though I knew it would most likely prevent Samsung Pay from running on my phone. I did this because A.) Samsung Pay still doesn't exist; and B.) Google Wallet will still work on a rooted device where Knox has been tripped. Google Wallet won't allow you to use your phone to pay at a credit card terminal without NFC capabilities like Samsung Pay will, but it works anywhere that Apple Pay works.
It's likely already installed on your phone.
You can go directly to the Play Store listing here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel&hl=en_AU
Google Pay -> Passes -> Add -> Transit
- Android Pay
- Chrooma Keyboard
- Flud
- Nova Launcher Prime
- Show Box
- Sleep
- Snapseed
- Sync
- Weather Timeline
- XDA
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Edit: Removed root apps.
Note: It is a new app, and will NOT erase your old wallet app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.gmoney
According to AP, the old app will probably soon update to become android pay: http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/09/09/google-releases-new-simplified-wallet-app-in-the-play-store-sets-the-stage-for-android-pay/
Use this link on your phone and then use the drop down to install it on your phone and watch.
Μπορείς να δοκιμάσεις αυτό το link?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
Γενικά έχεις δίκιο, γιατί στη σελίδα τους εμφανίζεται ότι η Ελλάδα πλέον υποστηρίζεται.
http://support.google.com/pay/answer/10173490
Σαν τελευταία λύση, μπορείς να το κατεβάσεις απευθείας από το apk mirror εδώ. https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/tez-a-new-payments-app-by-google/tez-a-new-payments-app-by-google-131-1-1-release/#whatsnew
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
Makes a sound when you tap at an NFC terminal.
Use this app.
Google pay is free. We use it every month for our college kids.
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>https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel&hl=en_US
What about Android Pay? I have my grocery store card on there, and it works fine.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel&hl=en
Click enable and then update.
Yes, it is. Link I used -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
Try this wallet or try installing it via the playstore on the web.
From the link:
>Google officially announced Google Wallet on May 11, 2022, at the 2022 Google I/O keynote.[28] The app began rolling out on Android smartphones on July 18, replacing the 2018 app and co-existing with the 2020 Google Pay app in the U.S.[6][29] While the app name itself was changed from Google Pay to Google Wallet, the service name of actually paying for things online or in-store remains as "Google Pay."
That app isn't available in my country. Here's the Google Pay app that works in the UK: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel This is the app I use and it isn't disabled. I'm on Oxygen 12
You don't need the GPay app. It's only for P2P payments really. Install this one instead. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
You need to download the proper Google Pay app. There are 2 of them.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
In the UK we just have this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
Ah, I see. Google Pay is available, but it still uses the old app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
Install google pay app from google store and try again https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
Asta mă întrebam și eu. Ma gândesc că vor să lanseze noua aplicația peste tot și de asta nu avem acces la vechea aplicație care inca există.
Vechea app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
Noua app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nbu.paisa.user
Same here. I made a shortcut to app store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel to enable when in disables on my note10
Instalează aplicația UniCredit și intră pe link-ul Google Play, posibil să meargă https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
>Serviciul <strong>Google Pay</strong> se lanseaza in Romania pe 27 octombrie.Practic nu vei mai avea nevoie sa descarci aplicatia (apk-ul) Google Pay de pe un alt site, aceasta urmand sa fie disponibila direct in Google Play.
>
>Principalul beneficiu al utilizatorilor cu telefoane Android este ca poti folosi mai multe carduri intr-un singur loc, fara a avea o aplicatie dedicata din partea bancii. Cu <strong>Google Pay</strong> se pot cumpara si aplicatii sau jocuri din magazinul Google Play, se poate cumpara mult mai usor prin browserul Chrome. Serviciul de transfer bancar nu va fi disponibil in Romania.
>
>Cea mai buna veste pentru utilizatorii Android este ca vor putea inregistra cardul Revolut pentru a plati direct cu telefonul.
din comentarii Merge excelent pentru plata cu telefonul folosind TranferWise, Curve sau Monese.
Not Google Pay Singapore app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
Well.. i think it still alive Check this, i found it In play store but not sure for which devices are ok with it..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
Very strong app. Make sure NFC is turned on.
The link in the email just goes to https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
I have an O2 LG G5 and I was able to download it and use it this morning: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel&hl=en_GB
I just went to this link and clicked install. Odd.
I haven't seen anyone make a direct Apple ---> Android apps conversion. When I went from iOS to Android last year I was a bit overwhelmed. So here we go, (assuming a default basic launcher, Android 5.1):
Apps
Tips
| Apple | Android | |
|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Swipe down from clock | Swipe down from clock |
| Quick Settings | Swipe up from bottom | Swipe down from clock, swipe again anywhere in notifications to view quick settings |
| Settings | Click Settings app | Swipe down from clock, click gear on top right, or click Settings app |
| App Access | Swipe left/right desktop to access pages of apps | All your apps are in the App Drawer, tap the round icon on the dock with holes in the middle. Swipe left/right to access pages of apps |
| Favorite Apps | Organize apps on screen | Bring your favorite apps out of the App Drawer and to the desktop. Long tap on app in app drawer, drag it a bit, then drop on desktop |
| Most Used Apps | Dock | Dock |
| Uninstall Apps | Long tap app, then tap "x" | Long tap app, drag it to "uninstall" on the top of screen |
| Copy Text | Select word/sentence, tap "copy" | Select word/sentence, tap copy or tap loose-leaf paper icon that appears on the top right |
| Paste Text | Long tap cursor, tap "paste" | Long tap cursor, tap paste or tap the clipboard icon that appears on the top right |
That should cover most things, all the issues that I ran into anyways.
Obviously my recommendations are biased. If anyone has any recommendations for the blank spaces (and of any errors) let me know!
Android Pay is pretty cool
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
Try going to the play store page and pressing enable https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel&hl=en
It's the old google wallet app.
You'll need to update your play services to use it.
OP are you carrying a lot of rewards/club membership cards? If so- download Google Wallet. You can scan in or manually enter your membership numbers and then you don't have to carry them anywhere!
Instalează aplicația UniCredit sau de la o altă bancă parteneră GPay, apoi accesează link-ul Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
I switched to Google Pay from KeyRing.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
Google Pay is nice, however if you have a local loyalty card not in their database; there is no way to input the info. Hoping this is fixed in next release.
I'm not sure how the words in the body of your post relate to Android Pay...but for everyone else I found the app here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel&hl=en
Edit: My favourite Standard Android Error is the generic "Something went wrong...try again later" error.
Couldn't see it on the Play Store, probably because of the issue below.
I just Googled it (duh) and found the Android Pay website.
And from there, the Play Store link.
And my M8 is incompatible because – I don't know – it lacks a thumbprint reader? I applied HTC's Marshmallow update?
Bugger.