Wallet updates from Market

[rezeew]

I was pleased to see Wallet pop up in my list of apps that needed updating. Since I had to sideload it, I wasn't sure if it would update automatically or if I'd have to sideload those too. Very pleased.

Despite the fact that I haven't used it since I blew through the $10 free.

 

[Outatime]

LOL... ditto on all counts.

 

[speede541]

Huh?

I'm still on Google Wallet 1.1 R41-v8, which I sideloaded shortly after the first links appeared for non-rooted devices. I see no sign of the app on Market, and have received no notices about an update.

But it's been working great for me, so I'm not really going out of my way to mess with it.

Edit... So scratch that, I reset my side-loaded wallet (menu>settings>reset GW), uninstalled it, and reinstalled it from Market using the XDA instructions & video here: http://www.androidauthority.com/how...the-market-on-the-verizon-galaxy-nexus-50510/

It appears I'm up and running and should expect future updates since I'm now seeing it listed in market.

Thanks, reezw, for bringing this update to my attention.

 

[TheyCallMeBT]

Huh?

I'm still on Google Wallet 1.1 R41-v8, which I sideloaded shortly after the first links appeared for non-rooted devices. I see no sign of the app on Market, and have received no notices about an update.

But it's been working great for me, so I'm not really going out of my way to mess with it.

Edit... So scratch that, I reset my side-loaded wallet (menu>settings>reset GW), uninstalled it, and reinstalled it from Market using the XDA instructions & video here: Download Google Wallet in the Android Market - Verizon Galaxy Nexus

It appears I'm up and running and should expect future updates since I'm now seeing it listed in market.

Thanks, reezw, for bringing this update to my attention.

I got it working following the video. Now I can actually feel safe about using it! Thanks.

 

[dhworph]

I first sideloaded it, then tried the hacky install from market method of the same version that i sideloaded, dunno which one worked, but it started working eventually. I've also recieved updates through market, and it still appears to be working...

 

[zetroc]

There had been some concerns about installing Google Wallet on the Vzw GNex, I think they were mainly because individuals were doing so on rooted devices, which I guess left vulnerability for some sensitive information.

Is this method safe to have Google Wallet on your phone? My device isn't Rooted. I suppose I shouldn't be concerned? Thanks in advance!

 

[landolakes]

Worked for me but it says that the pre paid card is unavailable.

 

[TheyCallMeBT]

Worked for me but it says that the pre paid card is unavailable.

Mine does, as well.

 

[AntimonyER]

There had been some concerns about installing Google Wallet on the Vzw GNex, I think they were mainly because individuals were doing so on rooted devices, which I guess left vulnerability for some sensitive information.

Is this method safe to have Google Wallet on your phone? My device isn't Rooted. I suppose I shouldn't be concerned? Thanks in advance!

With the latest update it is apparently safe for un-rooted phones. And even rooted, is as safe as your regular wallet.

 

[rezeew]

Sorry for the thread necromancy, but I noticed something the other day:

Wallet doesn't show up in my list of installed apps anymore. (Play store ->My Apps) but it is in the list of "All" apps, which includes stuff I downloaded on my old Android phone too. I was able to update it from there. So it seems like we're not going to be notified of updates.

Still haven't used this since I spent my free $10, but I sure am keeping a close eye on it.

 

[The_Chief]

That's odd, because my Prepaid card shows up & works with the money I loaded on it.

I LOVE the gobsmacked expressions of people in line (and behind the counter) when I pay for gas with my phone

 

[AntimonyER]

That's odd, because my Prepaid card shows up & works with the money I loaded on it.

I LOVE the gobsmacked expressions of people in line (and behind the counter) when I pay for gas with my phone

My favorite part too!

 

[joesixpack]

I'm still waiting for Isis.

Maybe it will come with my Android 4.0.5 update.

HAH!

 

[Valyrian]

I use GW all the time! My favorite part was when I was out with a friend of mine who is a total iPhone fanboy, discussing our phones and getting some snacks and drinks at 7-11. I told him that I could just do more with my Nexus than he could do with his iPhone. He said that he could do anything I could do, but did admit it might be a little slower because he doesn't have 4G. I knew I had an ace up my sleeve though that would squash his argument.

Then we got to the counter, I paid with Google Wallet, and asked him to do the same with his iPhone.

Victory was mine, and it was sweet.

 

[AntimonyER]

I use GW all the time! My favorite part was when I was out with a friend of mine who is a total iPhone fanboy, discussing our phones and getting some snacks and drinks at 7-11. I told him that I could just do more with my Nexus than he could do with his iPhone. He said that he could do anything I could do, but did admit it might be a little slower because he doesn't have 4G. I knew I had an ace up my sleeve though that would squash his argument.

Then we got to the counter, I paid with Google Wallet, and asked him to do the same with his iPhone.

Victory was mine, and it was sweet.

I would have said you should have bet him the round of snacks that you could do something he couldn't, but the act of beating him would require you paying, so that was out...

 

[OfTheDamned]

I use GW all the time! My favorite part was when I was out with a friend of mine who is a total iPhone fanboy, discussing our phones and getting some snacks and drinks at 7-11. I told him that I could just do more with my Nexus than he could do with his iPhone. He said that he could do anything I could do, but did admit it might be a little slower because he doesn't have 4G. I knew I had an ace up my sleeve though that would squash his argument.

Then we got to the counter, I paid with Google Wallet, and asked him to do the same with his iPhone.

Victory was mine, and it was sweet.

That would have been a lot of fun to see.

 

[Copacetic]

That would have been a lot of fun to see.

To be a fly in the wall!

 

[speede541]

Wallet doesn't show up in my list of installed apps anymore. (Play store ->My Apps) but it is in the list of "All" apps, ... So it seems like we're not going to be notified of updates.

Aw, for Sergi's sake, what the eff, el Goog?!?

rezeew, thanks for pointing this out. I see I missed the v5 update on April 13th.

I just tried the previously talked about end-around method to update my v4 version (which has been working flawlessly), and the process went went without a hitch.

Alas, even with the update, it's still not showing in my "Installed" apps list in the Play store. Damn it. Hopefully the Sprint Nexus can stoke this fire.

 

[DannyJSlone]

While Google wallet doesn't show up in my installed apps if you have the latest Google play installed it shows up on the nest screen in apps you have previously installed so you can still see if you need to update.