An UrgeTo Dance

Has anyone who rooted and flashed a ROM gotten the extra $40 in Google Wallet from Sprint yet? I was just wondering before I flash a ROM if I will still be able to get it. Also has anyone had the problem with the secure element committing suicide?

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sdrawkcab25

As long as you reset the google wallet app (from within the app) before doing a factory reset, you won't brick the secure element.

frenchy714

The $40 from Sprint for activating GWallet is supposed to hit your account w/in 3 weeks after activation. I've seen people posting screen shots over at XDA of their GWallet account w/ a balance of $50. I'm assuming we should be okay as long as we reset the account prior to flashing ROM's. If you don't receive the money after the 3 weeks has elapsed, you can always call customer service and they can force the credit right then and there.

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MJMcMahon

Having been in the Android community for a little over a year-and-a-half, I am tempted to root the Nexus I just got yesterday. The talents of the Android community never cease to amaze. I was more than a little hesitant after seeing Google's recommendation to NOT use Google Wallet on a rooted device. What are you guys' thoughts on the potential security vulnerabilities with Wallet on a rooted device?

An UrgeTo Dance

If you got it on Sprint I would at least use wallet to get the $50 Sprint promises and as long as you don't put a credit card on it you should be fine. I know of a bunch of people who are rooted and use Google Wallet.

JohnRiley

I was unlocked and rooted the day I got my phone (4/26). I did however sign into gw before flashing a custom rom. I just got my $40 about a week ago.

baconnbitz2010

I have received my extra $40 from Sprint, have an unlocked bootloader and CWM on my device with the BigRushDog root method ready to roll! I just wanted some clarification on suggestions on keeping Google Wallet "intact" after I root. Will it work if I reset it before rooting or can I just leave things "as is" currently, root and pray/hope/meditate/cross fingers for the best?!?!

An UrgeTo Dance

Best thing to do is deactivate it before rooting.

JohnRiley

I can't verify this as I have flashed many versions of ROMs and never once reset GW beforehand. More times than not I do not see the "unsupported device" message.
Can't say for sure which ROMs this was on, but mostly its not there.

Last edited by JohnRiley; May 28th, 2012 at 11:48 PM.

frenchy714

@Urge

Have you received your $40 from Sprint yet?

An UrgeTo Dance

No I will probably call money network today, they says that if I dying get it within three weeks of activation to call them and they will see if they can credit it.

frenchy714

It hasn't been 3 weeks for me yet but can you PM me the number in case?

An UrgeTo Dance

the number is in the app, if you select the card it will say contact us at the bottom.

frenchy714

Checked Google Wallet last night and my balance is $50! Took 2 weeks to get my money.

An UrgeTo Dance

Hmmm I'm still at $10, time to call money network. I figured I would give them an extra week but it has been a month and still nothing.

SlothyUK

Not seen mine either. Been about 4 weeks. I have a user of Google Wallet for a couple of years on a few occasions. I have a feeling I ain't getting it. Was it NEW Wallet customers only?

frenchy714

I don't think you already being a past Googe Wallet user makes any difference, but maybe it does. The promotion is supposed to apply to people who purchased a Galaxy Nexus and activated GW w/in the Nexus in a certain amount of time (I think it's 7-10 days of GNex purchase).

An UrgeTo Dance

Frenchy is correct you must have bought a Sprint Galaxy Nexus and activated Wallet within 7 days of purchase and before May 22. If it was after that, well you won't see the money.

frenchy714

Did you call money network and get your money?

An UrgeTo Dance

Yes and no, they said Sprint is running late but they will try to find out why I don't have it yet. They said if I don't get it by Monday to give them another call.

gregs887

I had a hiccup with mine, my first Nexus died two weeks after I bought it. Activated wallet on my second Nexus the day it came in and finally got my $40 yesterday (did take three phone calls on my part). They said that the second activation is what pushed back my bonus date (it resets the 3 week clock) but it still took 5 weeks to get. Not a huge deal, but if you don't get it I would keep calling.

itiscosmo

hi i got it 3 weeks after phone 4-26.....$$$ gone i used it up ...any apps to get more free $$ lol...oh well woth a try..lol

An UrgeTo Dance

Okay I have an idea of my I heven't gotten it, what ROM was everyone on when they got it? I am thinking that since I'm not on a "Sprint" ROM that has profile and PRL update I might not get it.

frenchy714

I was on AOKP (official b38 I believe) when I received mine...There isn't the ability to update profile/prl on their outside of when you initially flash the ROM.

An UrgeTo Dance

Thanks guess I was wrong

frenchy714

What has Sprint said about you not receiving your money?

An UrgeTo Dance

Need to call them still, I haven't thought about calling them. I just called money network.

frenchy714

Yeah, give them a call! From what I've read and understand, Sprint has the ability to credit your account right then and there if you push them enough. And in your case, there shouldn't be much pushing to do seeing it's way past the time their given to credit you that money in the first place.

An UrgeTo Dance

I'll give them a call after I finish setting up JB

An UrgeTo Dance

Called them and they said to call google, the promotion had nothing to do with them.

Edit: now waiting for google to answer.

Edit 2: After waiting on hold for half an hour google answered and is refering me to money network

Edit 3: Guy (Not saying any names but if I get mad enough I will) from money network is going to talk about it with his supervisor tomorrow and will call me back after

Last edited by An UrgeTo Dance; June 28th, 2012 at 06:45 PM.

frenchy714

Damn....I'm sorry. I'm sure it'll get squared away (with enough persistence). Keep us posted!

An UrgeTo Dance

Not to bring up a month old thread but I finally got the money today.

frenchy714

REALLY!? About time!

An UrgeTo Dance

Yeah they said three weeks, more like three months for me. My brother got his phone the same day as me and hasn't gotten his yet.

frenchy714

I guess I was REALLY lucky then, I received mine 2 weeks from the day I purchased my Gnex.