It looks like the note 3's dont have a secure element chip and therefor none of the google wallet mods will enable tap to pay for us. looks like isis wins this battle
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sfld said:
It looks like the note 3's dont have a secure element chip and therefor none of the google wallet mods will enable tap to pay for us. looks like isis wins this battle
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Isis uses secure element as well my friend.
TechSavvy2 said:
Isis uses secure element as well my friend.
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The secure element is on your new SIM that came with the device.
So if you change your sim you don't get nfc?
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Isis uses secure element as well my friend.
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Ya unfortunately that nfc secure element used for isis is from our sim card. Verizon definitely blocked google from accessing the secure element on the sim
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Wow, this really sucks since the Best Buy rep took mine out and replaced it with their normal sim so it was easier for him. Can I get this OEM sim from Verizon?
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I used my old sim from my Galaxy S4. Will that work with a wallet mod? I do have the new sim that came with the phone still. They look exactly the same.
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usacarry said:
I used my old sim from my Galaxy S4. Will that work with a wallet mod? I do have the new sim that came with the phone still. They look exactly the same.
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right now the odds of google wallet tap to pay are slim to none. as for isis you need a secure element chip or sim I believe
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sfld said:
Ya unfortunately that nfc secure element used for isis is from our sim card. Verizon definitely blocked google from accessing the secure element on the sim
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chrisnosleep said:
Wow, this really sucks since the Best Buy rep took mine out and replaced it with their normal sim so it was easier for him. Can I get this OEM sim from Verizon?
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usacarry said:
I used my old sim from my Galaxy S4. Will that work with a wallet mod? I do have the new sim that came with the phone still. They look exactly the same.
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You'll know if the SIM card is secure-element-ready (for Isis Mobile) if its the fully white sim card. The old ones are half red and half white, they do not contain the secure element. But neither will work for Google Wallet.
Verizon is so lame. Trying to punish Google when Google is the reason they sell a million smartphones a month
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Yes the new SIM has the NFC. So Google Wallet won't work for us? VZW is really starting to piss me off
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chrisnosleep said:
Wow, this really sucks since the Best Buy rep took mine out and replaced it with their normal sim so it was easier for him. Can I get this OEM sim from Verizon?
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So here's an update to the above. I went back to Best Buy and after explaining what had happened, they were very kind and helpful to give me a sim card from another of their Note 3's from their stock. Evidently the card taken out of my was discarded somehow.
So can anyone tell me what happens when I try to activate this sim card? Will I be charged another activation fee? What will the swap affect on my phone? Should I expect any flack from Verizon after explaining what happened?
chrisnosleep said:
So here's an update to the above. I went back to Best Buy and after explaining what had happened, they were very kind and helpful to give me a sim card from another of their Note 3's from their stock. Evidently the card taken out of my was discarded somehow.
So can anyone tell me what happens when I try to activate this sim card? Will I be charged another activation fee? What will the swap affect on my phone? Should I expect any flack from Verizon after explaining what happened?
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i actually work at Best Buy and you wont get an activation fee or upgrade fee. Doing a hardware swap is free and can be done multiple times in a day if needed. You actually can do it all online if needed through your verizon account.
The only time you will get a fee for activating a phone is if your are switching carriers to start up a new line or if you upgrade. It used to be called a contract fee because the fee only applies when signing a contract. however they changed the pricing on it so now the new line fee is $35 and the upgrade fee is $30.
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Called vzw customer service theyre sending me out a isis sim card today no charge
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And this needed it's own thread because?
To let people know how to get them and that theyre available no matter what area you live in
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What does it do just replace your sim card now? The last thread I read about isis it says there was a root check in there and it wouldn't load the app if your rooted. Most of us would be screwed
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To let people know how to get them and that theyre available no matter what area you live in
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So then maybe you should have said how you got it
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What does it do just replace your sim card now? The last thread I read about isis it says there was a root check in there and it wouldn't load the app if your rooted. Most of us would be screwed
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+1 to this. I was stock and activated and now am rooted with beans and wont pass root check. Got my $10 free though, but not sure if my $50 rebate is going to go through now. Oh well , still damn nice device for $249.99 out the door.
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I thought when I said I called customer service to get it, it was self explanatory no worries droid on roids I posted in general section so whats the issue? Are the roids making you touchy or what man it was in general not in developer or anything not understanding the post you made?
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So then maybe you should have said how you got it
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replaces
It replaces your old sim card and there is a workaround on xda for rooted users
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+1 to this. I was stock and activated and now am rooted with beans and wont pass root check. Got my $10 free though, but not sure if my $50 rebate is going to go through now. Oh well , still damn nice device for $249.99 out the door.
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Cred to Unolax for the workaround
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2033413
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What does it do just replace your sim card now? The last thread I read about isis it says there was a root check in there and it wouldn't load the app if your rooted. Most of us would be screwed
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It replaces your old sim card and there is a workaround on xda for rooted users
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I should already have the Isis sim as when I got my n2 Isis had a $50 rebate. So assuming the rep did actually give me the NFC sim, which my receipt states, I will be trying that work around. Thanks for the link.
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I thought when I said I called customer service to get it, it was self explanatory no worries droid on roids I posted in general section so whats the issue? Are the roids making you touchy or what man it was in general not in developer or anything not understanding the post you made?
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I thought since you made this to let people know how to get one there had to be me then just calling customer service
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No all you do is call customer service and ask for one free 3 day shipping they want their isis service to take off since all of the issues they made with Gmail google wallet
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Does this service still only work in two cities?
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From what ive seen no it works all over
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Got my card isis works in chicago
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Works anywhere that acc3pts masterpacrd paypass or visa paywave
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From what ive seen no it works all over
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Well they need to update their site, because it looks like it only works in Salt Lake City and Austin.
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Well they need to update their site, because it looks like it only works in Salt Lake City and Austin.
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It works anywhere. Those are the only cities pushing the isis app, and the only two cities with the NFC SIM readily available. If you live anywhere else you can request the service and have the SIM shipped to you.
This has all been explained before in other threads. OP didnt add any information that couldnt be found in an easy search.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023980
Or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2087518
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I am happy to report that I have my Isis mobile wallet setup properly.
I simply called customer and requested the NFC sim card that is required to allow mobile wallet to function properly.
I do not live in either of the two test market.
In live in the Washington DC metro area.
The initial setup was successful on the third try
Isis wallet did not work at my local HarrisTeeter.
Isis wallet seemed to work perfectly at my neighborhood VZW location.
Will keep everyone updated as I test out Isis in the DC area
Thanks
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I think this might have been answered before, but why can't the LG Optimus G use Google Wallet to make NFC payments? I use Vanilla Rootbox (the May 18 build) and it lets me install it, but I've been worried that running it might damage something since I read we can't use it.
My main question: Why can't we use it when the Nexus 4 (by most all regards, the same phone) can?
No secure element.
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No secure element.
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So then I assume the Sprint version has it, and we don't?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168685
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So then I assume the Sprint version has it, and we don't?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168685
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Since it works for them, I guess so. I don't really know anything about it other than the ATT OG not having it so it will never work.
http://forums.att.com/t5/Android-Di...-called-quot-ISIS-quot-more-info/td-p/3265103
This may be why.
yeah. And our phone IS isis compatible (well, in the two cities it exists in, which mine is not one of.)
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So then I assume the Sprint version has it, and we don't?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168685
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Your assumptions are wrong. Go through this thread and you'll see that it doesn't work. Not without the xposed mod. And even then it's a hit and miss.
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Your assumptions are wrong. Go through this thread and you'll see that it doesn't work. Not without the xposed mod. And even then it's a hit and miss.
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So why can't we use the Xposed mod? I just have a hard time believing that the Spring LGOG and AT&T LGOG could be so different (I thought the only real difference was the camera, TBH. I'm probably way off though. Idk.)
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So why can't we use the Xposed mod? I just have a hard time believing that the Spring LGOG and AT&T LGOG could be so different (I thought the only real difference was the camera, TBH. I'm probably way off though. Idk.)
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You can use the xposed mod. It's not just for us. It's for any phone. The xposed framework has more use than just the wallet mod as well. But if I had to guess, I'd say it'd be hit and miss as well. (besides the radios, design change, and camera, they pretty much are the same)
We don't have secure element because AT&T sucks and wants to use ISIS which isn't even available outside of like two places.
There is this by CMs team https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tapp
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nygfan760 said:
We don't have secure element because AT&T sucks and wants to use ISIS which isn't even available outside of like two places.
There is this by CMs team https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tapp
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I just wish Isis at least would be in my town.
I have SimplyTapp, but it's kindof worthless for me right now, since I can't use it anywhere (only two cards are available, and my town has neither store.)
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yeah. And our phone IS isis compatible (well, in the two cities it exists in, which mine is not one of.)
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Visitor here from the s4 thread. Just wanted to shed some light on Isis for you guys. I for one hate Isis and will stick with Google wallet for as long as I can but if you want to try Isis, you can. They're testing in two markets. However, you're still able to get the Isis sim without being in those markets because Isis works where any paywave/paypass terminals are. Not just Isis terminals. I wanted to try Isis and be open-minded. After an hour on the phone with the rep at the call center and reps at the test markets, I found out the correct item number for the Isis sim which is 'item #41005'. Just ask them you'd like an item shipped and you have the item number. They'll ship it for free. Once you receive it, you activate it and launch Isis. As you're well aware, it won't work with rooted phones. If you're willing to try it, go for it. But for me, I didn't like it at all. It is very limited and clunky. They only support two credit cards but there is an Isis reloadable card you may use if you don't have the cards supported. But I'm sticking with Google wallet on my phone.
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Which two markets?
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Austin TX and Salt lake city UT.
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And that sim will work with an LG Optimus G? I am willing to try it. After getting it you go to a local ATT store and have it activated? I'll miss a 4.2.2 ROM though :/
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And that sim will work with an LG Optimus G? I am willing to try it. After getting it you go to a local ATT store and have it activated? I'll miss a 4.2.2 ROM though :/
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Just call in and activate it. It should work. I double checked the site for listed Isis capable phones.
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Can we bypass secure element check?
ant456 said:
Can we bypass secure element check?
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As I understand it, the Isis SIM Card comes with a Secure Element in it, so devices like ours (which is compatible with Isis) can use it.
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As I understand it, the Isis SIM Card comes with a Secure Element in it, so devices like ours (which is compatible with Isis) can use it.
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It doesn't use "secure element" like in Wallet. The SIM essentially acts the same as a secure element would but is not Wallet compatible.
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I meant like can't some one way more intelligent then me make Google wallet not check for secure element chip
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Does anyone knows if the Mega can be made to work on Straight Talk?
I'd venture to say Yes.
As long as you are sim unlocked.
I'm using net 10 which is very similar. Just buy the prepaid cards from WalMart (no contract) and it does 4G just fine.
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Is that on AT&T network?
caguas56 said:
Is that on AT&T network?
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Can I get the straight talk "micro" sim from walmart???
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I think with Straight Talk you have to order the sim from their web-site
Then you buy the mins from Walmart
Walmart sells the Net 10 sim right on the rack
Called bring your own phone kit
Comes with a full size and a micro sim plus first month of service
I think I paid $65.00 for the kit
I activated it on a full size sim from another phone I was using at the time.
On the Mega, I had to cut the sim down with a razor blade.
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zcink said:
I think with Straight Talk you have to order the sim from their web-site
Then you buy the mins from Walmart
Walmart sells the Net 10 sim right on the rack
Called bring your own phone kit
Comes with a full size and a micro sim plus first month of service
I think I paid $65.00 for the kit
I activated it on a full size sim from another phone I was using at the time.
On the Mega, I had to cut the sim down with a razor blade.
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Does the phone had to be unlocked?
Sim unlocked yes sir
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zcink said:
I think with Straight Talk you have to order the sim from their web-site
Then you buy the mins from Walmart
Walmart sells the Net 10 sim right on the rack
Called bring your own phone kit
Comes with a full size and a micro sim plus first month of service
I think I paid $65.00 for the kit
I activated it on a full size sim from another phone I was using at the time.
On the Mega, I had to cut the sim down with a razor blade.
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Thats cool if you get 2 sims...im wondering if I can put the micro in my mega AND it's full sized twin in my tab//phone , Samsung GT-P6800 and have them both work? Ie: same phone number ...data plan? ?... that would be a trick. .
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No I think the reason they give you two cards is they try cover all the bases not knowing what device you have.
Only one card can be activated though.
One or the other.
You can buy two kits but it would twice the money and two different phone numbers.
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zcink said:
No I think the reason they give you two cards is they try cover all the bases not knowing what device you have.
Only one card can be activated though.
One or the other.
You can buy two kits but it would twice the money and two different phone numbers.
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Very true as when i got my mega from my carrier they gave me a new sim card which was part of the deal..basically a activation fee and my old sim from them was still good with the same number they put to my new sim card, and they told me that my old one will be no good to use even though both sim cards had the same number on it, but i tried my old one anyways and it was no good like they said..it said insert sim card, so no two sims cards can have the same number..would be cool but not happening. :silly:
starmaster10 said:
Very true as when i got my mega from my carrier they gave me a new sim card which was part of the deal..basically a activation fee and my old sim from them was still good with the same number they put to my new sim card, and they told me that my old one will be no good to use even though both sim cards had the same number on it, but i tried my old one anyways and it was no good like they said..it said insert sim card, so no two sims cards can have the same number..would be cool but not happening. :silly:
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Yes correct
GSM technology is very secure
I once bought a sim card replicator that promised to duplicate/clone any GSM sim card.
I wanted to do this so I would not have to keep taking battery/cover/sim card from one device and put in another then back again all the time.
I was never going to fire up both devices at the same time
(As that would cause a ripple in the fabric of deep space and a tear in the time/space continuum).
Anyway allz it did was destroy my original sim and I had to pay AT&T $20.00 for a new sim card.
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zcink said:
Yes correct
GSM technology is very secure
I once bought a sim card replicator that promised to duplicate/clone any GSM sim card.
I wanted to do this so I would not have to keep taking battery/cover/sim card from one device and put in another then back again all the time.
I was never going to fire up both devices at the same time
(As that would cause a ripple in the fabric of deep space and a tear in the time/space continuum).
Anyway allz it did was destroy my original sim and I had to pay AT&T $20.00 for a new sim card.
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That i bet was a learning experience..sounds like something i would try and of course not knowing what to expect ..but would have been worth the try. :laugh:
starmaster10 said:
That i bet was a learning experience..sounds like something i would try and of course not knowing what to expect ..but would have been worth the try. :laugh:
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Yes Sir
Definately a learning experience
A Radio Shack sales rep wanted to bet me $100.00 that it would NOT work.
If I were a betting man I'd been out another $100.00.
On top of the $ 30.00 I paid l for the cloner
And the $ 20.00 I paid for a new sim card.
Sometimes learning can be expensive
I offer if here for free.
I still think it can be done though.
Just not with that device
Anything man invents can be exploited
I just didn't have the resources to seek out someone who had the capabilities, equipment and knowledge to do it.
Plus no funds to keep buying new sims.
Ever since wifi tether came along there's no need anymore.
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Very true if man invented it..we can exploit it somehow. :good:
So, all I have to do is get the kit from Walmart and put the sim card on it?
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caguas56 said:
So, all I have to do is get the kit from Walmart and put the sim card on it?
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That would depend on which Mega you got..
i9200 and i9205....yes...
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YES as long as you are sim unlocked you good to go.
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YES as long as you are sim unlocked you good to go.
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Ok. I'm now on a CDMA Network. I just bought a Mega AT&T from Swappa. how do I know if it is sim unlocked?
For those that haven't set up Isis yet, there is a $50 offer for adding the AmEx prepaid card. Went to my Verizon store and set it up in under 20 min. Got my $50 instantly.
I am rooted and running tweaked. I followed this thread to run Isis while rooted: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2425346
[MOD][GUIDE] ISIS patch for root - Can be used anywhere PayPass is used -1.9 and 2.0
Merry Christmas!
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fgvb said:
For those that haven't set up Isis yet, there is a $50 offer for adding the AmEx prepaid card. Went to my Verizon store and set it up in under 20 min. Got my $50 instantly.
I am rooted and running tweaked. I followed this thread to run Isis while rooted: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2425346
[MOD][GUIDE] ISIS patch for root - Can be used anywhere PayPass is used -1.9 and 2.0
Merry Christmas!
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do we have to get an isis sime card to run this on verizon note 2 ?
salmanslick said:
do we have to get an isis sime card to run this on verizon note 2 ?
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Yes it will be a white SIM card which is the nfc version. If you have a red and white SIM just go to Verizon and they will give you a free nfc SIM card.
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Awesome thanks!!
When does this promo end? And does it matter how much is on the prepaid Amex card?
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When does this promo end? And does it matter how much is on the prepaid Amex card?
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"Offer Terms: Offer only available to new American Express Serve Accountholders
who successfully sign up for an American Express Serve Account via the Isis Mobile
Wallet by January 6, 2014. Offer not available to existing American Express Serve
Accountholders or any person that has previously cancelled his or her Account. Once
approved for an American Express Serve Account and if eligible for the offer, American
Express Serve will use funds provided by Verizon Wireless to apply a one-time credit
to your Account in the amount shown on your Isis Mobile Wallet offer page. This
credit will normally be applied promptly after Account approval, but in unusual cases
could take up to thirty (30) days following approval. Limit one (1) credit per eligible
Account. Subaccounts are not eligible for the Account credit. Offer subject to change or
cancellation at any time."
Cool thanks. So even with our NFC I'll still need to go down that Verizon? (Ugh avoid that like the plague)
Sounds like we can sign up and get it before I go to the store at least lol
NINAZ! Nuff said
thechaoz said:
(Ugh avoid that like the plague)
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But...iAMthePLAGUE...
Anyone got this working on beans rom? (im on 22)
NINAZ! Nuff said
thechaoz said:
Cool thanks. So even with our NFC I'll still need to go down that Verizon? (Ugh avoid that like the plague)
Sounds like we can sign up and get it before I go to the store at least lol
NINAZ! Nuff said
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You can call Verizon and have them mail you a sim. That's how I did it.
thechaoz said:
Cool thanks. So even with our NFC I'll still need to go down that Verizon? (Ugh avoid that like the plague)
Sounds like we can sign up and get it before I go to the store at least lol
NINAZ! Nuff said
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http://support.verizonwireless.com/support/faqs/Equipment/nfc-se-sim.html
If you go to that link it will show you how you can get your NFC Sim online as well. Otherwise you can call and they should send it out if you don't want to physically go to the store.
Ya guess I already have it somehow.. my account app is pending so no instant funds like a lot of people here
NINAZ! Nuff said
Geezer account reviews all this crap.. sent in ID, documents now they want a social card and it ends tomorrow.
Not worth going downtown tomorrow
NINAZ! Nuff said
Has anyone tried this yet or other free methods to unlock this device.
Please feel free to post them here
THIS!
TechSoft said:
Has anyone tried this yet or other free methods to unlock this device.
Please feel free to post them here
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Yes it works fine
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Region Unlock didnt Work for me, it still Asking for the unlock code
Not sure but does the status that says network unblock in the service menu mean my SM-G900T sim unlocked?
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dawgboy1783 said:
Not sure but does the status that says network unblock in the service menu mean my SM-G900T sim unlocked?
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I don't know but mine says the same thing, would like to know too.
The SM-G900T is definitely SIM locked. I ended up just buying the unlock code from CellUnlocker.net and amazingly they were able to get the code on launch day. Yeah, it costs money, but they came through with the code.
Also, lucky for me, since I guess I was one of the first to buy a code for the G900T, I got an email from them saying that they were looking for footage of people unlocking their GS5s, and if I could provide a video showing the full unlock process, entering the code, and activation on another network, they'd refund the purchase price. I don't know if they're still offering that, but I took advantage of it and I did indeed get my full purchase price refunded, so in effect I got my code for free. :good:
oldblue910 said:
The SM-G900T is definitely SIM locked. I ended up just buying the unlock code from CellUnlocker.net and amazingly they were able to get the code on launch day. Yeah, it costs money, but they came through with the code.
Also, lucky for me, since I guess I was one of the first to buy a code for the G900T, I got an email from them saying that they were looking for footage of people unlocking their GS5s, and if I could provide a video showing the full unlock process, entering the code, and activation on another network, they'd refund the purchase price. I don't know if they're still offering that, but I took advantage of it and I did indeed get my full purchase price refunded, so in effect I got my code for free. :good:
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I just tested as well and it asks for an unlock code if you put in a SIM that is not T-Mobile.
philow said:
I just tested as well and it asks for an unlock code if you put in a SIM that is not T-Mobile.
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Thanks philow for making this clear didn't have a sim to try from another carrier.
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TechSoft said:
Has anyone tried this yet or other free methods to unlock this device.
Please feel free to post them here
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where's the tutorial on how to do this??
oldblue910 said:
The SM-G900T is definitely SIM locked. I ended up just buying the unlock code from CellUnlocker.net and amazingly they were able to get the code on launch day. Yeah, it costs money, but they came through with the code.
Also, lucky for me, since I guess I was one of the first to buy a code for the G900T, I got an email from them saying that they were looking for footage of people unlocking their GS5s, and if I could provide a video showing the full unlock process, entering the code, and activation on another network, they'd refund the purchase price. I don't know if they're still offering that, but I took advantage of it and I did indeed get my full purchase price refunded, so in effect I got my code for free. :good:
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how much did you pay?
I want to unlock this phone so i can sell it and buy the M8 instead. lol
chivamex10 said:
where's the tutorial on how to do this??
how much did you pay?
I want to unlock this phone so i can sell it and buy the M8 instead. lol
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The code is $29.99. It's not cheap, but they work. That said, a SIM unlocked phone is definitely worth more on a place like eBay than one that's SIM locked, so it might be worth it.
I've always used cellunlocker when a carrier wouldnt unlock a phone for me, they've never failed me, and once again they came through earlier today with a perfectly working code. They aren't the cheapest but very reliable.
chivamex10 said:
where's the tutorial on how to do this??
how much did you pay?
I want to unlock this phone so i can sell it and buy the M8 instead. lol
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It's 34.99 I just made a video too because they said I'd get the same deal. Uploading now actually. Made the video more for the views than the money because 35$ ain't bad.
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Makoers said:
It's 34.99 I just made a video too because they said I'd get the same deal. Uploading now actually. Made the video more for the views than the money because 35$ ain't bad.
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They raised the cost then. Mine was only $29.99.
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It's because they've had do use different databases they raised the price
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Makoers said:
It's because they've had do use different databases they raised the price
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That makes sense.
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Hmm mine says it was successful, did I miss the method to test it besides physically finding another sim card?
92drls said:
Hmm mine says it was successful, did I miss the method to test it besides physically finding another sim card?
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The only 100% accurate way to test a SIM unlock is to use a different SIM card.
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Makoers said:
It's 34.99 I just made a video too because they said I'd get the same deal. Uploading now actually. Made the video more for the views than the money because 35$ ain't bad.
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I ordered yesterday afternoon, it was 29.99 at the time.
oldblue910 said:
The only 100% accurate way to test a SIM unlock is to use a different SIM card.
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Yeah, fair enough.