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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NyPlaya513:
for the time being with the re-provisioning of existing cards still borked, it is not suggested you try anything if you plan to keep the use of the card until the final fix is issued
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] VCURamEngineer:
Agreed. I saw the warning this morning when I went to use Wallet at 7-11 while I was running. Ignored it. Transaction went through fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] question.com:
I just got my replacement and needed to know if it still works. Thanks. Will try later at CVS.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] question.com:
Success. Worked fine with the banner. Wasn't asked for pin number either.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] p-slim:
You weren't asked for a pin because you had already opened the app and input the pin.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NyPlaya513:
Thanks for confirming for all those non believers
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rievna:
Secure Element Answers?

Secure Element--- do we have any definitive answers yet?

1) What causes it?

2) How to prevent it?

My situation: A while back, I installed a ROM with GWallet cooked in (AOKP, newer versions of this ROM now no longer include that app in Gapps). Thought "oh cool!" and activated pre-paid card, got $10, never used it or even opened app again except that one time. Have flashed many ROMs since then and never opened/messed with GWallet if included. Just now heard about this issue and scared to try installing GWallet in any way, but do not want to "brick" the "secure element" part of my NFC, whatever that is. (But do want to use GWallet!)

Just to clarify, I have NOT yet experienced the SE error. I am just very scared to get it since I did open and set-up GW once on a previous ROM.

I may have a Nandroid with the working wallet. If I do, would restoring that backup, opening GWallet, and wiping everything from within GWallet (as instructed in OP) help? Is this confirmed by anyone? What would be the safest way to then go about installing GWallet on this and future ROMs (e.g. TiBu restore with/without app data or fresh apk method?)

I'm sorry if this has been asked and answered already. If so, feel free to link me. I tried google and look through this thread but there are just too many pages, and too many people who are speculating without definite info to share.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] question.com:
I've wiped many times, restored nandroids, titanium backs and never got the secure element error. Maybe I'm just lucky
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rievna:
Sorry, could you be a little more detailed, please? When you wiped and restore or changed ROMs, what exactly did you do?

Let me rephrase that-- more specifically-- was the first wallet you ever used cooked into a ROM or did you use the apk method? When switching ROMs, did you just restore the wallet app or did you install a fresh apk?

If you haven't had problems that's a very good thing. I'd just like to know the steps you followed more specifically so I can follow them too :) I don't believe in "luck"
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] PaulieMyk:
Piece of cake. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sum14u2nvy:
I'm getting this error for some reason :(. Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NyPlaya513:
pretty much everyone else is as well if you used it before on the device
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sum14u2nvy:
That's just it. I haven't used it before.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NyPlaya513:
was it the very first time using the app at all? or did you use it, reset the app or remove the card and then try to re-add it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sum14u2nvy:
Well I added my email, got the free $10, and then I installed a new rom. I didn't usebb it to buy anything :(. I have a GSM one btw.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NyPlaya513:
"then installed a new rom" means you had to have reauthenticated. thus it is a second time use

welcome to hell where we are all awaiting the graceful hand by god google to allow us access to google wallet heaven once again :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sum14u2nvy:
That blows like a mofo man.

I restored a nanadroid and I got this message now: "Prepaid is not available due to planned system upgrades. Please try again layer."

But Google wallet is up to date.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] walropodes:
I'm at an airport surrounded by vending machines with paypasses on them so I figured I'd finally give google wallet a go with my gnex. However,when I tap my phone on them I see Wallet recognizing the pay pass terminal and going "Sending..." then "Sent" then saying there was an error with the transaction and that I should talk to the cashier. Since the pay pass terminals work fine with an actual credit card the problem is probably not with the pay pass terminals. Also, when I tap my phone on the pay passes they do not beep like when I hold a credit card on them. I'm on AOKP. Does anyone know what's going on here and if I can fix this?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NyPlaya513:
have you performed any rom flashs or anything at all that caused you to restore data from titanium backup. try to reboot the phone and then take a look at wallet to see if a error comes about
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BelowTheHeavens:
Got it working on T-Mobile Galaxy Nexus. Thank you! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mbargerhuff:
grrrr....

I just don't get it... I was using google wallet just fine for the longest time... then one day, after flashing several different roms, it stopped working - the difference is this... I'm not tyring to use Google pre-paid, I'm using a MasterCard that I know used to work with Google Wallet. I recently had a hardware defect so replaced my phone; the new one is a virgin and I've only recently installed the latest apk found in this thread - set up the Master Card payment option - but when I go to a terminal to pay like before, at a store I know used to work, the phone isn't even recognizing that it's at a terminal - no error, no nothing. Just sits there. NFC is enabled, I don't see any reason why it shouldn't be working - any ideas???
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NyPlaya513:
try running it across a credit/debit card with nfc chip as it should respond with a sound/vibrate
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mbargerhuff:
Well, I don't have one of those - BUT, I know the NFC chip is working because I can place it up to my wife's Nexus and transfer web pages through it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xmapex:
update message

Is anyone else getting an update message? I use wallet once a day and just got it this morning. I'm running version 1.1-R41v8 on a Verizon Galaxy Nexus on stock rom. Obviously since I'm on Verizon I can't just go to the market. :-)

"Update Wallet

This version of the Google Wallet app is no longer current. Please download the latest version from the Android Market."
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] graymulligan:
I got that one yesterday, which of course I can't do (running stock vzw, non-rooted, same version of wallet, don't hate me I haven't gotten around to it yet), and then I tried to use it to pay for something, and got "sent", and "there may have been an error". It wouldn't work. It's the first time I've seen that issue.

I'm assuming, maybe falsely that the two things are related, that not updating is causing the issue?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] markybob:
http://db.tt/H8zihH1z
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] graymulligan:
Is this the one that causes the unsupported device issue though? I've read that some folks are having a problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] markybob:
you'll get that notice on a rooted device from now on. it'll still work, though. i've bought things even with that "warning"
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TeflonFong:
Not supported :(

I am on a stock GNex T-Mo US unlocked
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] graymulligan:
I've installed that apk, and it looks like everything A-ok. I haven't used it yet, but it updated things, and the popup is gone. Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I downloaded the apk and its working just fine on stock 4.0.3. i cant confirm the purchases working ive yet to find a paypass vender but everything else works perfectly fine stock from a regular astro file manager install on stock nexus s tmobile us.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TeflonFong:
Google Prepaid is Unavailable

It finally worked after I put my SIM card in...but now I keep getting the Google Prepaid is Unavailable error message for that card/payment method.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] anotherdroid:
you guys installing right over Wallet or uninstall and install new?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Upstreammiami:
Met to
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DoomsDave:
Parse error

I am getting....

Prase error

___________________________

There is a problem parsing the

package.

___________________________

OK

Also if i click on the link that was provided for the apk. it takes me to a 404 page. I can right click and save as.. This is where i am getting the file that in return gives me the error listed above.

Anyone else have that .apk that worked? Thx in advance. :D

EDIT: I used the link up above and got it to load and install, but like the folks above i am also getting the "Google Prepaid Card: Prepaid is unavailable" message.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] njd15:
Let the hacking begin.... .now is not even compatible and it directs u to Google play to download and it says is not available for verizon my carrier and I cannot download it..... saazzz!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] civicsisedan:
Same here.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NyPlaya513:
um, the both of you should be able to update the app........ use something like titanium backup or appmonster to view the app int he market and update it. im on the verizon gnex with aokp b27 and franko m1 kernel and my app is at the newest update
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bobbyinboone:
Nine is still telling me unsupported device and that Google prepaid is unavailable. I have funds on the card. What can I do?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] itzdarc:
Same -- Prepaid unavailable. I was able to purchase through Wallet on the Android 4.0.4 leak just a few days ago with the first APK build that was released... I switched to CM 9 (VZW) and couldn't get Wallet to function... tried this, the popup is gone, but the prepaid card is marked as unavailable. I also have funds on the card. Any help is greatly appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] codesplice:
The "prepaid is unavailable" message is caused by trying to reaccess a prepaid card that was already set up. If you've wiped Wallet data, changed ROMs, done a factory reset, uninstalled and reinstalled Wallet, or tried to restore a nandroid or Titanium Backup after doing any of the above, you will probably be seeing this message. Remember that Wallet relies heavily upon a server-side component. Restoring backups, reinstalling, etc on your device will have no impact on the server-side discrepancy that is preventing you from using the prepaid card. There is nothing that you can do about it at this time.

The only fix is to wait on Google and the Money Network folks to resolve this on their end. It *should* be soon.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NyPlaya513:
all of this, and struggle like i am to not go and buy MY 3RD GALAXY NEXUS FOR THIS DAMN FEATURE.............ugh fml lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Michigan Jason:
If i want to use wallet, I just restore my previous nand backup that is now named WALLETWORKS, after i restore it, guess what? I can use my wallet and my prepaid card! I just hope google fixes it fast because I hate the rom I was running at the time of the nand backup. I just used wallet at macdonalds...still sweet...for me though, not as sweet as foxhound 1.2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nickles96:
How is this even possible. first thing that will happen when you open an older apk of wallet, is it will force you to upgrade..

share your apk please?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RioRyan:
I just installed the APK on stock rooted 4.0.2, hooked up market enabler on T-Mobile (I'm on Rogers) and it worked immediately! Yay, free money
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jamullian:
Got the Update message on my Vzw GNex (stock 4.0.2, unrooted) with the APK at the beginning of this thread as I was going to pay at Peet's Coffee yesterday. Ignored it as obviously I would not have gotten far with trying to update it from the market, and told the cashier Hang on, this might not work .... But it did! So I'm still able to use my prepaid funds. For now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] [IO]ERROR:
On Verizon stock 4.0.2 and I just upgraded via the apk supplied 2 pages back is Google wallet is working fine again. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bigknowz:
Thanks markybob. Seamless install on my stock VZW Galaxy Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NyPlaya513:
Anyone who couldnt re-add, its fixed!!! Go add your cards now before google hates us again and takes it away!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] markybob:
I was able to readd...but my balance was zero. It's not a big deal, since I only had a few dollars in there left anyway...but it's a bit annoying
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NyPlaya513:
give them a call then dude because my balance returned to normal
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] skeeter123:
sooo..

If:

You are on Verizon, with a rooted Galaxy Nexus, what would be the way to get our dear friend Wallet to return to functionality with an existing pre-pay balance? (Did not have the SE issue. )

Sooo confused .....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tito2007:
No go for me ..now it says pre paid card is unavailable right now ...dam so close
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NyPlaya513:
i couldnt re-add, and then when I saw a post in the provisioning of google wallet prepaid card thread in the general section saying it was back up, i tried again and my 11.57 balance returned
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] skeeter123:
On a rooted VZW Nexus?

The update actually worked this time....but

All I get is " prepaid is unavailable " still...

Hmmmm. Getting close perhaps?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Upstreammiami:
I'm getting this to
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Stigy:
Mine worked and then I wanted to test what they fixed to clear the data and now its not working again.

Basically what happens is if you clear the data and try to go back into the app, you select your account and it prompts you for your account password again before setting a PIN so that the person must know your Google password to get back into the app and set a PIN.

This is what I figured they would do so just an FYI. Now I need to figure out why I can't re-add my card. Woops.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonzey231:
My Wallet Story

Verizon Galaxy Nexus

I originally installed wallet on the stock rom with it unlocked and rooted, and it worked flawlessly. Before reading about all the hassles, i flashed CM9 and reinstalled and got Prepaid unavailable. Got the Wallet update the other day and the same message is still appearing. So tonight I flashed back to total stock EVERYTHING no root and locked bootloader. Installed it via the new chrome apk downloader extension which is pretty neat. If you dont know about this, I'll post the link at the bottom. ANYWAYS it still wouldnt work with the prepaid thing even with everything back to an "Out of the Box State". So since I have been having some charging connection issues anyways, I went ahead and called amazon and went through tech support and I am now having a new one shipped to me since Im technically still within my 14 day return window.

Give me your opinions, should I install Wallet on the new phone with the phone in fully stock condition to see if it will work, or should I root, unlock and flash to the rom that I want and THEN install Wallet?

I'm open to any suggestions on what you guys think will work so that I can use my Verizon Nexus for GWallet.

Here's the link to the thread about the chrome extension: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1516860
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] skeeter123:
minor update...

I just got off the phone with money network and they basically told me that it's still "wait 2 weeks"

BUT, he asked if I wanted to leave my phone number with him and he would call me back as soon as they got the update.... very he further stated that he personally is in the same boat as the rest of us.... straightforward customer service..I appreciate that part of it at least...

I get the feeling that they are getting closer to resolving this...

I'll post if and when I get the call..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonzey231:
Sounds great bro. Let us know soon!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] skeeter123:
You'll be the second to know ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NyPlaya513:
yea thats one of the security fixes from the most recent update of last week with an apparent (according to google wallet support) partial connecting the balance to the email of the account

---------- Post added at 11:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:28 PM ----------

aokp b27 with newest franko m1 my dude, i root within the first hour of owning my devices :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rievna:
Anyone?

Anyone have any answers?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Stigy:
I just don't understand why it worked once and then I cleared data and now it won't work again.

Oh well its not a huge deal to me cause I can tap my credit card on the readers at stores, but I just like the wow factor of using it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dcdevito:
I called Money Network last week and they told me that the latest update WOULD NOT fix the (what they're calling) "Lockout" issue (what we're calling the secure_element issue). They said a newER update is coming int he next week or so.

I called a month ago and they told me a newer version was in the works, about two weeks away - and they were spot on. They told me Google isn't giving Money Network specific technical details on what's changing with each release (which I don't believe to be true, but I'm sure cust svc reps don't get told anything). So it's still a waiting game.

If they can't fix it, something unfortunate will happen to my phone, I have insurance :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pharpe:
Prepaid card still unavailable for me. Verizon, AOKP 25, latest wallet installed from market via browser loop hole.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] coverton341:
I'm getting 404 on the apk. Anyone else?

Sent via pixie dust, blasted through a Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] markybob:
try this one that's attached
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vk2bea:
I'm no longer getting ... "Prepaid is unavailable due to planned system upgrades"

It now says ... "Prepaid is unavailable at this time. Please try again soon."

Is this progress ?:rolleyes:

**** Edit

Yes, indeed 15 minutes later .... the service is up and running again (and my pre-paid card is back after 3 weeks!) !! Hooray
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nickles96:
Indeed! Prepaid is back and my balance intact. Hooray!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stanfna:
mine is back as well! :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] niteh@wk:
i got the update from the Market few days ago and today my prepaid card is back in business. gonna use it all before Google screws it up again :).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aerichards1977:
Just was able to re—add my card. Excellent.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] statuzz:
is back and working fine now...:D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Stigy:
And my Google prepaid card is back!

If you had the "Prepaid is unavailable" error - try it again now. DroidLife is reporting a bunch of their readers are experience success too. Cannot wait to use it again - I loved the looks I got when using it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] swimdude1120:
back up and running again!!! Awesome! Hopefully I dont have that stupid looping problem when I try to pay and it keeps failing to transfer
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Knolly:
WOOT! Mine is back here too!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mryank9:
So I'm on AOKP 23 and I was able to restore my prepaid card! However, I want to upgrade to AOKP M4...what do I need to do to ensure I can re-add my card when I reinstall Wallet?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] p-slim:
You don't have to worry your card will provision. It was Google stopping provisioning not the rom you were running. But Google has restored full functionality
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mryank9:
But I do need to go into the Wallet settings and select "Reset Google Wallet" correct? To avoid the secure element error?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] p-slim:
I've never done that. If you're not doing a wipe you don't have to worry. If you're doing a full wipe just install the latest Google Wallet app and don't restore any data
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Undeception:
Wouldn't risk it. I am not even rooted - just a factory reset without any kind of restore bricked it for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mryank9:
wait, so what should i do then? haha
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] p-slim:
That's what I'm saying, you should never do a restore, always just install the app fresh and let the app provision
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Undeception:
No, that's what I'm saying -- I didn't do any kind of restore. I installed it afresh from the (erstwhile) Market.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] p-slim:
That was a problem with the phone not because of any type of restore. The secure element only effects some and there is no fix except to get a new phone for now. People who aren't affected by it have nothing to worry about. I've loaded every single AOKP nightly and milestone and I've had no problems with Google Wallet
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Undeception:
I don't doubt it. But it's also not worth risking, no?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] p-slim:
The updates to AOKP rom out weigh the use of Google Wallet to me. Honestly though most people don't have problems, it's like 1 out of 10 with that problem
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Undeception:
Maybe, but man, you're screwed if your device is one of those! :-D

It's up to you, mryank9. I'd rather lose a few prepaid bucks and reset the app than risk bricking the NFC chip. But that's just me! :-)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] p-slim:
Oh you're saying you can prevent it by resetting the app, I didn't know this as I've never needed it. Of course if this is a for sure prevention whether you need it or not it still makes sense. How do you reset the app, in manage applications under settings?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Undeception:
Yes, by clearing the data. Or so I gather from other posts in this thread. I didn't know to do that, and now I'm up the creek without a paddle.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mryank9:
This is from the original post:

To try to avoid this, before flashing a new ROM please, please, PLEASE: open Google Wallet. Open the Wallet Settings menu. Select "Reset Google Wallet" from within the app. THIS IS NOT THE SAME AS SELECTING "CLEAR DATA" FROM WITHIN MANAGE APPS!

The Google Wallet reset system will disable it's background services, reset the secure element by deleting the Google Wallet applet (which is what you want!), clear the database, ping C2DM that it is now deprovisioning, clear the shared preferences, clear files and cache, and finally shut itself down. Clearing data from Manage Apps will only delete the database and shared preferences: it will not deprovision, disable background services, and most importantly will not remove the Wallet applet from the secure element.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Undeception:
oh crap, you're right. Sorry for the misinformation!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mryank9:
No worries! Just wanted to make sure we were talking about the same thing haha..thanks for the help too
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hachi88:
Anyone got a new link for the .apk file? The link at first page is not working for me. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chakra:
page 192 post #1914 has a link.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] porfymartinez:
Well look what just started working for me! Using TMOUS on AOKP 25 with Trinity aelp kernel :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rievna:
Thanks, I appreciate the info! But..... that's not quite my question.

I don't have the SE error (yet). My question is how do I avoid getting the SE error? I have a Nandroid backup with a working old version of wallet that was cooked into a ROM. Do I restore that backup and clear data from within wallet, then restore into my current ROM and install latest apk? Do I not clear data and just install the apk on my new ROM? What's the standard protocol here? Should I backup and restore from Titanium, should I not?

Edit: I refreshed and saw some of you guys were talking about it recently. So what worked for who? I've already wiped many times, not wiping is no longer an option.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Upstreammiami:
Yes its working again awesome
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] porfymartinez:
Yep, got it working also.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] porfymartinez:
Edit: Never mind.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] njd15:
WORKING NOW ..WAS ABLE TO RE ADD PREPAID WALLET WITH MY 40 bucks in it :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Saintfyre:
GSM Galaxy Nexus, T-Mobile US, AOKP Milestone 4 w/ Franco Kernel Milestone 1

IT WORKS!!