[MOD] (UPDATED 07/03) Google Wallet Patch/Fix apk -- flashable zip by OMJ - Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE

There has been a patched version of the updated Google Wallet released. Links updated. Now the Play Store won't ask you to update Wallet.
This is a link w/the method I used to install the apk (the linked OP method didn't work for me) and the Google Wallet app seems to work fine for me. It is showing me my unused $10, but it is too late in the evening for me to actually go test it. I will do my best to not be lazy tomorrow and find a store that has a NFC payment system.
Tested and it works perfectly.
So you can try the linked OP method, my method, or OMJ's flashable zip.
Region / Device / Root Patched Google Wallet APK (1.1-R67-v5) - Android Software - MoDaCo
apk
Patched apk
Flashable zip by OMJ:
Flashable zip by OMJ. It is the latest version so the Play Store won't ask you to update Wallet.
And here is his post in this thread. Please follow his instructions and hit the thanks and donate button for him. He is doing more actual work than I am. I am merely a broker.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28229671&postcount=189
The install method I used is similar to the linked OP method. First I deleted the apk from system/app and data/app. Then I used Dropbox to get it on my phone from my PC. You can use whatever method you would like. Then I used Root Explorer to move the patched apk to system/app AND data/app. I also renamed the apk to what it was named previously on my phone when I downloaded Google Wallet from the Play Store. Your phone may have a different name as well. I think as long as they are named the same in system/app and data/app you should be fine. That is how I have it. Then don't forget to change permissions once you move it. With Root Explorer you will long press to get the menu and once you select permissions you will check the first two radio buttons on the first row of three. Then uncheck the last two radio buttons on the second row. Then uncheck the last radio button on the last row. Those permissions should match with all the other apps listed. It will look like this: rw-r--r--
Step by step:
- Be rooted
- Uninstall Google Wallet in Play Store OR just delete Google Wallet from data/app
- Delete Google Wallet apk in system/data
- take the patched Google Wallet apk and rename to something closer to what was already listed under system/app that you previously deleted. It isn't terribly important that you rename it exactly.
- move that apk to system/app
- change permissions to read rw-r--r--
- copy that apk and move to data/app
- reboot
Good luck.
Here is a solid step-by-step list from fpineda101:
I had to reboot my phone to get it to work. Here re the steps I took
1. Write down apk name in system/app
2. Delete apk in system/app
3. Mount r/w in system/app using root Explorer
4. Copy apk to system/app and rename it
5. Set permissions. I actually used this which worked for me
x x x
x
x
6. Mount system/app as r/o
7. Delete apk in data/app
8. Copy apk from system/app with rename to data/app
9. Reboot and run the sucka
Don't take the update in Goggle Play. It still doesn't fix Google Wallet for the Evo 4G LTE. BUT if after you did this apk switch you took the update -- don't fret. Because we installed the apk in system/app all you have to do is go back into the Play Store and select uninstall. It will revert back to the version we manually installed.
Thank you guys for hitting the thanks button. And you're welcome. It's cool knowing this is helping and working. I hope I reach 100.
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This first screen starts with the W in grey scale and animates to color after your phone has been read by the merchant:
This is the following screen if all is going well. Actually, even if it isn't. I got this screen when the grocery store register said "RFID payment system not setup blah blah."

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This isn't intended for those with secure element bricks, right? It's just to activate it?

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LiquidSolstice said:
This isn't intended for those with secure element bricks, right? It's just to activate it?
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I do not believe this will help those with bricked secure elements. If you are in that boat give it a go and see what you can do.

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utnick said:
I do not believe this will help those with bricked secure elements. If you are in that boat give it a go and see what you can do.
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Oh, not at all. I don't have the phone yet. Just attempting to learn as much about it as possible. Random Google Wallet question; if I already have a Visa card connected to my Google Wallet account from a long time ago, would paying for items be as simple as just signing in and using it? In the thread you linked it appears that some cards require certain dependencies to be able to be used for Wallet.

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LiquidSolstice said:
Oh, not at all. I don't have the phone yet. Just attempting to learn as much about it as possible. Random Google Wallet question; if I already have a Visa card connected to my Google Wallet account from a long time ago, would paying for items be as simple as just signing in and using it? In the thread you linked it appears that some cards require certain dependencies to be able to be used for Wallet.
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Forgive me, Liquid, for being brief because I don't want to get off-topic. Your linked Visa I don't think will be usuable. There are a few options and those are the Google pre-paid card. Gift cards. And Citi MasterCard.

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utnick said:
Forgive me, Liquid, for being brief because I don't want to get off-topic. Your linked Visa I don't think will be usuable. There are a few options and those are the Google pre-paid card. Gift cards. And Citi MasterCard.
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Ahhh. I see. My apologies for the OT posts. It might not be as useful as I thought it would be, but I wholeheartedly thank you for making the fix available for us.

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LiquidSolstice said:
Ahhh. I see. My apologies for the OT posts. It might not be as useful as I thought it would be, but I wholeheartedly thank you for making the fix available for us.
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My pleasure. Searched high and low for a solid fix and finally found one in the One X forums from someone across the pond.

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utnick said:
This is a link w/the method I used to install the apk (the linked OP method didn't work for me) and the Google Wallet app seems to work fine for me. It is showing me my unused $10, but it is too late in the evening for me to actually go test it. I will do my best to not be lazy tomorrow and find a store that has a NFC payment system.
Anyway, you can try the linked OP method or I would recommend mine.
OP
Region / Device / Root Patched Google Wallet APK (1.1-R67-v5) - Android Software - MoDaCo
apk
ROMraid by MoDaCo
The install method I used is similar to the linked OP method. I used Dropbox to get it on my phone from my PC. You can use whatever method you would like. Then I used Root Explorer to move the patched apk to system/app AND data/app. I also renamed the apk to what it was named previously on my phone when I downloaded Google Wallet from the Play Store. Your phone may have a different name as well. I think as long as they are named the same in system/app and data/app you should be fine. That is how I have it. Then don't forget to change permissions once you move it. With Root Explorer you will long press to get the menu and once you select permissions you will check the first two radio buttons on the first row of three. Then uncheck the last two radio buttons on the second row. Then uncheck the last radio button on the last row. Those permissions should match with all the other apps listed.
Good luck.
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So permissions should be as follows?
x x
x
x x
Nvm
Permissions per op should be
x x
x
x
That's what all the system apps have
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fpineda101 said:
So permissions should be as follows?
x x
x
x x
Nvm
Permissions per op should be
x x
x
x
That's what all the system apps have. I will try to make a flashable zip in the morning
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Right on.
And permissions should read rw-r--r--

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I had to reboot my phone to get it to work. Here re the steps I took
1. Write down apk name in system/app
2. Delete apk in system/app
3. Mount r/w in system/app using root Explorer
4. Copy apk to system/app and rename it
5. Set permissions. I actually used this which worked for me
x x x
x
x
6. Mount system/app as r/o
7. Delete apk in data/app
8. Copy apk from system/app with rename to data/app
9. Reboot and run the sucka
Thanks op for this find!
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Sweet. Glad to know it works for real. And thanks for a little reminder. Updated the OP.

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Got another confirmation. Works!
Got my $10 pre-paid card ready to test later today.
Simply changing the file extension of the old version (to .bak) worked for me, didn't have to delete fwiw.

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are unrooted users still at a disadvantage?
you gotta be rooted to have this work..
but those of us that arent rooted cant do this because it'll brick our nfc if we try to root right now. we still need to wait on an official ota fix?

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fpineda101 said:
I had to reboot my phone to get it to work. Here re the steps I took
1. Write down apk name in system/app
2. Delete apk in system/app
3. Mount r/w in system/app using root Explorer
4. Copy apk to system/app and rename it
5. Set permissions. I actually used this which worked for me
x x x
x
x
6. Mount system/app as r/o
7. Delete apk in data/app
8. Copy apk from system/app with rename to data/app
9. Reboot and run the sucka
Thanks op for this find!
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I did it just like you said and it worked...but it then updated itself and wouldn't work. So I uninstalled the update and it works. Thanks to you and the op, it's too late now to go to McDonalds, but I'm going when I wake up.

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thank you so much for this, i have been trying other methods for hours now and still couldnt get this to work. i had unrooted and now i re-rooted and was about to give up when i saw this post. thank you again

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great find, thanks!
worked like a champ! right after installing, I got a notification of an update for Wallet & it was dated today 7/1...I updated thinking Google finally fixed Wallet for the ELTE, but nope, got unsupported device again. Uninstalled update, back working again. I'll be adding a flashable odex & deodex zips in my thread.
flashable zip

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LiquidSolstice said:
This isn't intended for those with secure element bricks, right? It's just to activate it?
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From the research I've done (see my thread linked in my signature) there is no recovery from a bricked secure element. That and the FAQ I put together (also in my signature) should get you started on what to know about this device
Also, OP is it okay with you if I add a link to this thread to my aforementioned threads?

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There is a new update in the play Store dated July 1, do not take the update!
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TorxT3D said:
are unrooted users still at a disadvantage?
you gotta be rooted to have this work..
but those of us that arent rooted cant do this because it'll brick our nfc if we try to root right now. we still need to wait on an official ota fix?
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Rooting does not brick the element per se.
The potential bricking of your secure element would only be an issue if you have data in the app and now can't get into the app to clear the data because of the "unsupported" error.
@untick-now that OMJ created zips it may not matter but you don't need to install the app in both /system/app and /data/app.
I looked at OMJ's zip and he has it only going to /system/app and I deleted the one I installed manually in /data/app, rebooted and it still worked.
You may also want to include a note in the OP about not doing any updates. Easy enough to uninstall an update but figured it was worth mentioning.
EDIT: @fpineda- TIE!

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I followed the op's instructions & it worked like a charm! My previous balance showed up and I just bought a couple things at Wawa. Thanks!
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