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[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamesst20:
I'm from Canada and I did receive my 25$ without having to do anything? Bought from google.ca/nexus btw it might be why?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] icepixie:
Yea, but can you use that credit now when you try to purchase apps?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Geniusguy:
I can still use my credits obtained via the method posted by OP
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] twingo_man:
for you, is vpn ok? I can't connect the vpn :(
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolkid1712:
This solution cannot work anymore with non-US credit card :(
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thcaddict:
Can us US people use this method to try getting an additional $25? Just a thought....
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] c3k:
Does it works one time per device or I can give 25$ to a friend account after a factory reset?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wingod513:
As I heard from some chinese forum said, with a new gmail account you can. Disadvantage is that if you used a new $25 to buy apps, you will need the same new gmail account for apps updates. Not sure about songs and movies.

You can create a new account and try. Please give us a comment if it successed. Thanks.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Go Radio:
Is there anyway to retrieve the $25 if you buy another nexus or do you have to register on another gmail account and provide a new credit card?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rosz:
It worked for me right now with a non-us card. Give it a try.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guitarhero2:
But... Is it legal?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] khalid99buet:
no credit card

I am from Kuwait and do not have any sort of credit card,

Any one have any bright idea How Can I bring my 25$ to buy some apps.

Thanks in accordance.

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Plz explain the non us card portion, I do not have any sort of card, any suggestion for me?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thcaddict:
I did not have to enter any card information in order to get my $25.... but I am in the US so I dunno if that makes a difference
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wmoore:
M

Maybe some sort of pre-paid Visa or gift card would work for you.

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It doesn't. I loaded a new ROM and signed in with a different Google account. I got a message to add a card to get the $25. I added a card but haven't seen the $25.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] willbeh:
Manage to get the 25 credit through vpn. Didn't need to factory test.

1) log in vpn as per describe on first page.

2) open Google play

3) choose an app to buy (paid).

4) choose option to get 25 credit.

5) enter valid card (local country).

6) put in USA zip choose and phone.

7) receive email notification successful

8) receive sms Google charge USD 1 for card validation.

Get to buy apps using the credit now. Setup for a friend and it works too.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] c3k:
just tried:

1 device = 1 bonus

1 credit card = 1 bonus
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wingod513:
So that means I can't use the same credit card on 2 or more devices for the $25. That's just stupid rules.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cheesemuffins:
I'm also in Canada and am having no trouble using my gift $25 in the play store. And I bought my N7 at best buy. IIRC, I just signed in with my Google account and received an email shortly thereafter notifying me of my $25.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wingod513:
Residents from US, Canada & UK will not need this steps to get US$25.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 4tar:
Hi dude, could you please explain the step 4 in more details? Where is the option to get $25? I've been using N7 with my google account (no cc added before) for near a month, now just tried to follow what you described. Already got my CC added into my google account with a US zip code and phone number, also the $1 SMS notification. But nothing else.

Anything I missed here to get the $25? Do need it to buy some app in play store...

Thanks & Regards,

4tar
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hobbes2099:
I've tried using VPN on other Android devices, and forced to set a password, PIN or gesture lock for security. I can stand that if the full Play Store becomes available: can I download US-only apps like Hulu+?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Horo86:
Factory Reset is a mandatory step? I've just configured all on my N7 tab, I'm scared about redoing all the work... :(
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chesterr:
I got everything done but why do i have this msg when I try to purchase an app "This payment method cannot be used for this purchase(RBC)???

You can even add a debit card right?cause I don't have a Credit card!!!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fopoku2k2:
1. Managed to connect to the vpn

2. Managed to gt my $25.00 by not resetting, but adding another Google account

3. Can't seem to download Google play movies, magazines and books. Keeps displaying as 'update'. Doesn't give me the option to install or open.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ryan35310:
Thanks For The Discovery!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adxgrave:
I've a new unit coming in and will give this one to my brother. So, firstly I should claim the credit using the new one into his account then reset both unit and setup the old one using his account, the new one using mine. Is that the correct way? As I understand that the credit tied to Google account not the tablet itself. Any step that I miss here?

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chesterr:
I think I messed it up!I tried to reset the device and put it back on but it says that I can't use $25 credits :\
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leventbb:
Thanks much to the OP. Works fine. however noticed one weird thing; I did a factory reset and set up VPN and enter google account and password, it says account is already activated on this nexus 7!.. didn't cause any trouble but weird nonetheless..
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swisstourist:
is it based on the hardware. ?

google store detect your hardware, once u bought for 25bucks, the 25$ are gone. I u can not simply enter a new Gmail address and make a factory reset to get another 25$ with a new credit card.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dany3R9:
issue

i obtained the 25$ credit but i cannot use it in the store, neither using VPN or not! (Europe)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Amon_Re:
Does anyone know how to contact google support? When I goto http://support.google.com/nexus/bin/request.py?contact_type=contact_policy I get nothing. No phone number, no email address. Zilch.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sacthegreat:
Super!! It works!!!

And I am able to use this 25$ credit on another device but with the same email I gave for registration!! Thank u! :D
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rody2k6:
So guys I live in Brazil and my parents in the USA, so once they buy my Nexus 7 there would it be a smarter choice for them to do the first boot/registration crap there instead of me doing it in Brazil?

Thanks
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sacthegreat:
if they can do it on their own, it would be good!!! but then I just did this process half an hour back!! and it was very simple!! got it done within 15 min!!! so its ur call!!!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rody2k6:
Oh really? You were able to do everything and use the store as if you were in the USA, awesome
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] taitony:
I got it but I can expense it for play store shopping.

Please check what happen on this thread. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1881243

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QUOTE=freesoul27;29234556]If you bought Nexus 7 and didn't get 25$ credit (and missing Google Books, Google Magazines, Google Movies) this method may work for you.

1.Make factory reset.

2.When you get to the screen to enter Google account skip it.

3.Uncheck all the check-boxes in next screens.

4.Now when you got to the home screen, go to settings.Under Wireless and Networks click more.

5.Click on VPN, Add VPN. Now the Nexus 7 will ask you to define security (Pattern,Password,PIN), Define whatever you want.

6.Click again Add VPN, and enter this definitions:

Name: SuperFreeVPN

Server address: superfreevpn.com

and click save.

7.Now click on SuperFreeVPN,for username enter:free, and for password go to website superfreevpn.com and look for VPN Password.

8.Click Connect. If connected successfully you will see key icon in notifications.

9.Go to Settings, under Accounts click Add Account and choose Google. Enter your username and password, if everything is OK you will get to screen that will ask you to enter credit card to Google wallet to receive 25$ credit.

10.While you using VPN you can download Google Books, Google Magazines, Google Movies.[/QUOTE]
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sacthegreat:
yup!! as long as u are connected to the VPN, u can access movies and songs and books...

What I did was register using the vpn and get the 25$ credit to my nexus 7. Then I deleted my nexus 7 account and checked in my asus transformer in which I had logged in using the same email ID. I could use the credit in the other device also!! But since I was not connected to the VPN, I couldn't access movies and books. But I had checked the same in the nexus 7 using the VPN and it had worked!

I primarily want to use the credit for purchasing apps.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rody2k6:
Can I still use the VPN when first doing the Nexus 7 start up, or after I boot it for the first time, I can go back and RE-DO the setup?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sacthegreat:
Not sure abt that.... but I guess it should work fine! After all a VPN just gives u access to US playstore! Once u get that 25$ credit in ur ACCNT then it will be stored for ur email id ! So whichever device u log in with that email, u will have that credit!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wmoore:
Yes. It is linked to your account, not your device.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rody2k6:
AWESOME! So my problem is solved now I just need to get my parents to run to their local OfficeMax or OfficeDepot (they have Nexus 7 in stock) and buy and ship me a Nexus 7 ASAP!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sacthegreat:
Enjoy! :D
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 3ftw:
i cant connect via vpn it writes me unsuccessful...

i do the steps..i checked it many times..but i cant connect..any solution?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sacthegreat:
Factory reset is important!!! Did u do tht??)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beto281:
I'm getting a N7 tomorrow. I think won't need the VPN if i'm in the US while doing this, right? and if i already have a mexican card set on my accoun would it work?

sorry for bad english

EDIT:

Nevermind, it worked!!.

I got it, and while seting it up asked me for another credit card, configured a card and gave me the 25 dll. Did this while in the US, but used the actual address of the card (mexico address) no problem

EDIT2:

Now that i'm back to mexico kept the 25dll, already downloaded an app here no problem, only changes the prices from MX pesos to the prices in US dll at the moment of the purchase, but some apps like plant vs zombies don't acept the credit to make the purchase.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spacenbeyond:
For those who have their play apps disappearing..

I solved it by uninstalling those apps with titanium and then installing them again from the play store. so now the apps are not system apps and remains even after you reboot. :cowboy:
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Curunir:
I just wanted to point out that I've been unable to receive my $25 using the SuperFreeVPN service. At the point of validating my credit card the connection would be lost each time.

However, it did work with another VPN service. They are commercial but offer a free 3 hour trial at http://www.hideipvpn.com/freetrial/.

For the record, I used a dutch credit card with a US address from hopshopgo. So it is indeed still possible to receive $25 this way. A vpn is needed to download books and magazines but I think the credit can be used in the european play store as well. I couldn't get movies to work, it kept saying movies aren't available in my country.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dinzkie:
does this still work? and my nexus 7 was activated in the US so i got them play movies and magazines but my friend didn't enter my card. so i'm stuck with the transformers movie (that i can't watch) along with the novel and magazines. So if i restore factory settings and use the superfreevpn and do all the other steps, will my mvoie and magazine app disappear? i am now in the Philippines. Also, is this procedure still working?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] videtonator:
So, since this method uses VPN, I think it's safe to ask this here. I'm from Brazil and I want to use Google Magazines. Since it's not available here, I will have to use either a VPN or a proxy. Is it safe to keep a VPN running all time?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wmoore:
Unless you know what is on the other end of a VPN, then I would recommend using the VPN to do what you need to do, then disconnecting.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] videtonator:
Ok, thanks!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guitarhero2:
Hi. I don't have a credit card, but i really want the 25$! What should i do?

Inviato dal mio Nexus 7 con Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Logic_:
Sorry amigo, you're SOL. Today's the last day and you need a valid credit card. It literally states on the page that virtual credit cards won't work. And I tried one, they don't.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blitzkriegh:
Is there a workaround in preventing he Google play/mags keep missing outside USA or if not connected to vpn?

will it be an issue if I add my local gmail address on top of the other gmail address I create to get the $25 credit?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] buttie:
Redeeming Nexus 7 credit is still active. I've just got my without factory reset using Tunnelbear, it was extremely easy. I've installed Tunnelbear android beta, set it to US, deleted my google account in options and I've added it again. In a few seconds Nexus 7 asked me if I'd like to get 25 bucks credit. ;)

My card isn't even a credit one, it's a common Electron, but I had to use US zip code.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adxgrave:
Are you root? If yes, in titanium backup convert to user app. No problem for gmail, I've another 2 on top of that.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 57op:
It tells me if i'd like to get 25$ but once i add my credit card, it throws an RPC:AEC:0 error (about retrieving information from the server).

What shall i do?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gdourado:
Hello,

I ran into this today too.

Just received my nexus 7.

To overcome this I added a valid US Phone Number from the same Zip I inputed on the Zip code field.

Hope this helps.

In my case, I now have the $25 on my account.

Can I change my adress and phone number on google Wallet website and factory reset my nexus to start configuring it?

Cheers!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] steve1time:
Yes you have to have the same details as you used for the original setup.

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One per device /account.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ganeshp:
am i the unlucky one ?

im not getting that option anymore :(

i bought it on sep last week

but got it today only :(

Thus did tried this method today and im out of luck it seems :/

every thing is getting accepted but im not getting the pop up ..asking for free 25$ credit
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cooljais:
The offer expired on 30th september. Google is no longer giving $25 credit.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ganeshp:
that ..sadly i knew ..but couple of ppl claimed they got credit after 3oth sep ..so tried my luck too :)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamix6:
i have received my credit few months ago but havent spend it yet. does the credit will be lost from my account if i have rooted my phone? because i cant see anymore my credits on my account.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wr8_utd:
I'm from India and my tablet came over from the US last month. Will I still be able to claim the credit?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kelvin616:
I rooted my nexus as well, the credits are still there

but all credits are going to expire on 30 Jun 2013
[HTC Sensation] bettsaj:
I've just gone through all the steps to unlock my bootloader, gone through all the HTCDEV bit with no issues, the bootloader is now unlocked. I've also managed to flash my ROM with the CWM Recovery image and as far as I know that was successfull too, i've now come to booting into recovery and the phone hangs on the HTC splash screen and doesn't appear to want to go any further. I've tried to access recovery both by doing it manually (Pull the battery, restart holding vol down etc etc), and also via the One X All-In-One Kit with the same results. Any idea chaps....

Andy
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
try using adb

from pc

adb reboot bootloader
[HTC Sensation] 1HTC1:
Expert Help*****HTC Sensation XL Brick/Bootup issue PLS HELP

Bro, i am experiencing the same ordeal and i did what you did aswell.

I am using the Australian Vodafone region of the HTC Sensation XL with Android 4.0.3

HBoot is 1.28

Phone has been Unlocked and I have successfully rooted my device.

I'm stuck on HTC screen when i flash or recovery using USB.

If i soft reset and reboot, the phone will shutdown after HTC screen.

I can' even see my beloved Vodafone logo :crying:

My delimna first started when downloaded JRUMMY app called OVERCLOCK or something. I slightly adjusted the LCD density and frequency and then i used the inbuilt reboot option. From memory it was HBoot reboot or something similar.

Ever Since i couldn't boot up my phone and it was stucked at the Vodafone Logo.

I then used HTC one X all in one toolkit and the N66 super utility to tried boot the phone.

I tried flashing the recoveries within the tools but it won't work.

Now, those tools don't even recognise my Device when i tried to connect.

Calling all experts to assist in this matter. Thanks
[HTC Sensation] Jonny:
Hi,

There is a Sensation XL forum, you should try posting this in that one
[HTC Sensation] 1HTC1:
thanks will do. Can you please answer me then ? :confused:
[HTC Sensation] bettsaj:
I'll try that.... I should have said that my phone is not rooted, and the only way I can get the phone to start is by popping the battery. Once it restarts everything is fine, I'm trying to root my phone as i have a couple of apps that require root acces, otherwise i wouldn't be too fussed about all this, but now i'm best part of the way there I want to see it through.

Andy
[HTC Sensation] bettsaj:
SORTED!

I re-flashed the rom with the CWM Recovery and blow me, it worked. Booted into recovery no problem. The first time I did it it must have not flashed properly. I've now since flashed my phone with SuperSU and now have root access.. Alls fine and dandy, and I have also installed Cerberus in the root which is why I wanted root access in the first place.

Thanks for all your help with this,

Cheers

Andy
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] twinblade:
This morning I wake up and found the long awaited ICS update icon flashing on my Note. I'll go for it as soon as I have a power outlet at hand! :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Brad387:
Congrats, but be aware that this firmware likely has the brick bug.

Sent from my GT-N7000
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] twinblade:
Thanks for the hint. I'll search the forum and collect more info before proceeding.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Spo0f:
Is it 4.0.3 or 4.0.4?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] twinblade:
It's 4.0.4.

I had some issues on OTA update that was failing each time. I did a Kies install and everything went smooth keeping all the old files and settings.

The general feeling is good and I didn't see major drawbacks in the first couple of hours of usage.

My personal impression is that they improve pen input and bluetooth stereo output (less distorsion), but it's just a feeling.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] artvandelay440:
Bacon.

Download Royal Below. Free and Donate identical. :)

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Click here to download a matching MMS.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sam razzy:
Wow... superb update... ur donation will b on way ;) will get some bucks... ;)

SeNt frOm gOOglE NeXuS with CM10 jelly taste
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] artvandelay440:
Glad you like it! Tomorrow, i'll update with more stuff for build 4 which apparently came out while i was uploading lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ÜBER™:
Wow your first post... is a donation. I've had so many downloads on my theme(~800)... and not a dime. :( I'm a sad panda.

Sent From My Toro+ via SkyBlue Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] artvandelay440:
lol so do it for fun! Isn't that why we do it? Understand your point though :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ÜBER™:
Yeah I know... I do, do it for fun and for myself but seriously though you would think... not even 800 thanks...

Sent From My Toro+ via SkyBlue Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] artvandelay440:
For those asking, here's my wallpaper: It is a design by @knokfirst that i modified for royal elegance.https://www.dropbox.com/s/tp55j7665hjvqqv/royal%20wallpaper.jpg

Here's the clock widget too: (Chrome Rings style) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sunnykwong.freeomc
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] artvandelay440:
Support for Jelly bean Theme Chooser added. Running on my GNex and Nexus 7 just fine!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] klasszsrac:
Hí Artvandelay440!

Your work amazing. I've used so far Emerald.

Now I'm on JB, Royal is excellent. But I've some bug. The contacts, mms background white. Not your background :mad: And the camera not themed to.

Sorry my english :)

Gnex ~JB~ Aokp
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] artvandelay440:
MMS relies on layouts that the theme chooser can't access. Thanks for the camera heads up, I can fix that.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] klasszsrac:
Delete

Gnex ~JB~ Aokp
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] klasszsrac:
Art!

Please help me :)

Send pm.

Gnex ~JB~ Aokp
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] buehler_11:
The Theme Chooser Version for Jelly Bean/ICS is down...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] liquidreign:
Problems

This theme is awesome. I have a few bugs when I start to apply a popup says some assets are missing for my screen size what does this mean? The other thing is doesn't theme some of apps like SMS email etc. Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] artvandelay440:
It means the theme chooser still runs code written for froyo, so it has bugs in it :) Just hit 'apply anyway' and it works perfect. The additional apps don't theme from within the theme chooser because they require layout changes, which the theme chooser can't do. They must be installed separate, usually from a flashable zip the OP makes.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] liquidreign:
Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] agentg1001:
Sometimes my phone, even when there definitely is signal, would say searching for signal. It would take a couple reboots before I get my signal back. Even tried manual registration, it would get stuck registering on the tmobile network. Im running darkside v8, could anyone help with this annoying issue?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Jaimesco12:
Flash another radio?:rolleyes:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] agentg1001:
Trying lc8 radio , hope this solves the issue :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Bluntified:
For Darkside ICS roms, you need to use their modded radios, if you don't flash theirs, you will get data and signal issues. Check their thread for downloads.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] agentg1001:
I tried this , still didn't help. I switched to cm9 and installed the recommended uvle1 radio , and I still had the same problem. Either I had to manually register on T-Mobile or keep rebooting until signal came back (I'm in a full signal area)