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[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WoozyBE:
Am I in trouble?

I live in Belgium and we don't have the full play store, only apps. But I managed to buy a Nexus 4 in November through a VPN with a credit card and an American adress of a service that will ship US items to Belgium or the Netherlands.

Before that I also bought stuff like magazines, movies, music through VPN, both from UK and US play store. Never had any problems! Just used my creditcard and a random UK or US adress when I wanted to buy something from the US/UK play Store. Haven't bought a whole lot though.

But since a few days ago now when I want to buy something from whatever store Belgium/UK/US my payment can not be authorized and the orders get cancelled.

When I go to Wallet and check the the transactions it now says:

Google has cancelled your order. You won't be charged.

Reason: Other (describe below)

Comments from Google: "We have cancelled your order because your account is on hold."

My account is on hold... Buying things from foreign play stores while not living there is illegal or fraude and now it seems my account is up for review I guess. Am I in trouble? Legally? Is there something google can do?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cpaixao:
Hi man, Google puts your account on hold when they notice some untypical/weird handling, which means something that doesnt match to your data. And, yes, your address may be the cause of that.

While on hold, Google will check your data and they might ask or not ask for some additional information to solve this. There's not a lot of things you can do now, since Google might ask to your CC issuer for a statement, so they might confirm the mismatch.

Google might not take you to the court or something, but at worse, they may close your wallet account, avoiding you for doing that again any further.

It may happen to any of us when doing this bypass, buts, lets hope the best...
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maurocds:
lol my luck is owrse and worse everyday with google crap wallet

so i deleted my credit card to start again everything, now i get

There was a problem authorizing your card. Contact your bank if this problem continues

also i can´t use my credit card on amazon, i guess amex block it or something, wow what i nightmare is google wallet, what i hate the most is the many days for trying again to charge your card, 4 days, 5 days, come on

i am done with it, as soon as i have my money onamazon will buy from there, yes more expensive
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gadul:
call your bank
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimcars:
Hi there, I believe we are both in the same boat my friend. After reauthorizing my credit card for google to try and charge the card a second time I received the very same message that you did. I think that if you wait the seven days for google to cancel your order you should be able to use it on Amazon without a problem. Stupid Forex screws everything up.

Hola amigo, creo que estamos en el mismo barco. Yo he intentado realizar la compra ya dos veces. La primera vez duro una semana en darme el mensaje y la segunda un par de días. Creo que despues de la espera de 7 dias que dice el mensaje y que cancelen la orden podrás utilizar la tarjeta en Amazon. Yo hice la solicitud el 3 y la devaluación y google me hicieron perder 800bs de diferencia.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maurocds:
yes, i did call amex and according to them the phone was bought (it was not) so i have no money left since in venezuela we only have 400 UDS / year, now i have no $$ and no phone, thanks a lot to the damn google store

the worse part is there is no way to contact google unless you live in USA and they call you, there is no mail nothing, no way to contact them

they charged my credit card 387.42 and now i can´t even add my credit card or use it on amazon

really save yourselves the problems, order it on amazon, yes it cost more, but it will be a lot faster and safer
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gadul:
Don't blame google because your country has limitations. You can contact google by email using wallet help center form (vpn/tunnel)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimcars:
I completely understand his frustration. I am in the same boat as him. I am not sure if Google's inability to charge the purchase is due to Forex or if it is due to some other cause. I have received the same message twice. I am going to have a friend that lives in the states call Google and see what the problem is. I will report back what they tell her
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimcars:
For people buying from Venezuela.

Before I begin I would like to thank cpaixao (yes I hit the thanks button lol) for this writeup and the idea.

This post is for those that are trying to purchase the N4 from Venezuela. I know that the majority of you guys have been having trouble attempting to purchase this phone. The issue arises due to circumstances that are unique to this country. We are limited to only $400 for internet purchases. The problem arises due to the fact that Google precharges your credit card something like $21 to insure that it is a valid credit card. Now as far as I know once they verify that it is a real credit card they reimburse this charge to the credit card company.

The problem that we have been having is twofold. The first is that that initial verification charge is not reimbursed to our accounts unless we formally ask for the reimbursement. We are not charged in our local currency but the amount is charged from our $400 limit.

If you remove the $21 from that amount then the phones cost including shipping surpasses the $400 limit, that is the reason why we receive the message that our order is on hold and that there was a failed attempt at charging our credit cards. I spoke with my bank and am currently waiting for them to reimburse the Google reimbursement to see if I can finally get my N4 paid for and shipped.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] torresfelipe:
I don't know why, but I can't go through the process cause as soon as I login on my Google Account, it somehow detects that I'm not in US, even if I use a VPN service. Does anybody here had the same problem?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maurocds:
if they rejected my order right away it would be nice, but i order since 29, 2 lost weeks waiting for order updates, that was the most annoying thing

ok, i know my country sucks and so does venezuela AMEX, but still google making me wait so much was fugly, and no easy way to contact them

very good info sir

but still i prefer amazon, 50$ more with no crap waitings
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimcars:
What program are you using in order to fake the IP? I use hotspot shield and it seems to work fairly well plus its free. There are a lot of ads which are a pain in the a$$ but it lets order the website and order without having to configure anything.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cyborgtk:
Here is what I've done for my order.

I'm living in Japan, got and international CC, registered a Google Wallet account with it, add a billing address and shipping address of Japan's package forwarding company in LA to it.

Use proxy, I placed my order and below is what I've got so far :

Feb 11

Google Inc. received your order.

Feb 9

You placed an order with Google Inc. on Feb 9. Google Wallet sent a copy of this receipt to ........

Order Date: February 9, 2013 1:12:54 AM UTC-8

Shipping estimate: March 1, 2013 in shown in My Orders.

I also bought some paid and free music from Store and it worked, my CC got charged for my music (the next day) but not yet for my Nexus.

So, did I do something wrong ?

because 1 weeks past by but there is nothing news, very anxious :(

Any help or advice is appreciated. Thanks !
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dehsA:
Mine is similar to yours but ordered on the 6th, order was updated on the 14th. Order status was changed from Pre-ordered to Shipping estimate of 27th.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimcars:
My experience was similar to yours. It took them slightly over a week for them to try and charge my credit card for the N4. Their policy is to not charge the card until they are ready to ship the item. They charge you immediately for music because it is always available and ships immediately.

I recommend waiting a little longer and to keep on eye on your google wallet account in order to stay up to date with any changes in your shipping information. I ordered my device on the 3rd with a one to two week waiting period for shipping and I received an email informing me of a failed attempt to charge my card on the 12th. So it took them about 9 days to process my order. Again this is just my experience and others may have had a different experience.

What I will say is that Google's method of charging is a real PITA. I have been fighting with it for a while now. Hope you get your order updated soon.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Karlo666:
Yes i now have same problem.

But if i logout of my account problem dissapears.

Setting up new account made difference for me but i think this is account related.

Anyone knows fix for this?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gadul:
arrived :) i'm happy!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darkuso:
Congrats

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nexi4droid:
Try setting up all google us only services first....

especially google voice... :good::good:

After that do the OP instruction
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] taddzio:
Hi,

Short question:

When I format "internal SD" (not the SD card) from CWM does this mean that all data ROM-wise was cleared? Or there are some other partitions that I can not access from CWM? Where I can read about this?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zoot1:
You can clear everything from cwm..

sent from here, there, somewhere!!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] taddzio:
That is not really answer to my question but thank you anyway ;)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
It was the answer if you go to mounts and storage in recovery .

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndroidGaalaxy:
The internal memory has nothing to do with the rom
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
No idea what you mean in this context internal memory is internal storage .

The firmware is located in different partitions of the internal storage often called memory by some users .

The user wants to wipe these partitions of the current rom and its data .

Recovery mounts and storage format data cache system sd card and preload .

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndroidGaalaxy:
I meant "format internal sd" in recovery does not affect the Rom

(Google traduction is very bad lol)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zoot1:
There is no "format internal SD" in CWM.. However if you use the wipe data option it will not remove the rom you are using.. Just the data... Location where all your downloaded apps and settings are stored..

There is a format "/sdcard" option which will format your internal storage area.. Including everything on your internal sdcard.. Again will not delete your rom...

sent from here, there, somewhere!!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndroidGaalaxy:
Yes here I was talking to / sdcard when I said "Internal SD Card" : D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
For the OP

to wipe all data and the rom boot to recovery as i said and the method i have used for years on SGS .

Mounts and storage

Format cache system data preload and sd card .

Phone will now no longer boot no OS/Rom .

There is format internal sd card in recovery .

Running custom rom that needs rebuild so i just flashed Touch recovery .

formatted as above phone no longer boots no rom no OS empty .

jje
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kofmzc:
I had some photos in the phone's internal storage, my friend did a factory reset on it, and now all of them are gone. I have tried nearly all available android applications like Undelete, Hexamob and Disk digger etc but no luck. Disk digger only found 3 photos.

The Huawei Ascend P1 has mass storage option and I have all the drivers installed but it doesn't mount. Only If I insert an external SD then it mounts. So recovering files using a PC software isn't working either.

Please help. :confused:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ChekaNo.ja:
Recover photos

I think you can't do much about that.. You should have images stored on external SD.. When you a factory reset the phone - system has wiped an internal memory that 3 images is the only thing that could have saved other data is overwritten..

You have option in phone to use your external sd as the primary storage.. Go to - Settings/Storage (touch) -> Default storage location<- and select SD card... Sorry for bad english - it is not my common lang..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hasmacska:
There is a PC software, called Power Data Recovery and it's capable to recover files from flash drives too. Maybe you can give it a try!

I'm happy if this helped you! :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Chochiwpg:
For those of you that use Titanium Backup there was a significant update to the application today. You have always had the ability to backup your apps and do a batch restore of your apps and data or just restore the app with no data.

Well now it gives you an option to create a zip (flashable in recovery) of either your apps or your apps with data. This will make the process of switching ROMs and getting your apps back almost seamless. Just flash the ROM, flash the .zip to get all your apps back, reboot and you are ready to go. Fantastic update.

Information below was found on Phandroid. Peace.

http://phandroid.com/2012/11/07/titanium-backup-for-root-users-gets-new-flashable-zip-backups/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] blackangst:
Wow nice
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] DigitaL BlisS:
This is actually an awesome feature. Unfortunately, I lost my TiBu license quite awhile ago and moved onto RTB. Hoping RTB eventually implements this as well considering they're big competitors. Or I might just pick up another license if it goes on sale again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] rymanh:
My favorite app because it saves me so much time!.. I'm my opinion this is the most full featured backup/restore app in the play store
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Darth:
I tried the recovery zip after flashing a ROM last night. It restored all my apps no trouble....but no data. And I did select app+data option. Maybe a fluke. See if it works next time.

Anyone else try it?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ArcticFish:
I love this feature, this is why I bought pro despite the price because of how well it is made

Sent from my PAC-MAN SGH-T989 with KKO
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] biglil1:
I never used this app I just started to use app2zip about a month or so ago. It doesnt backup the data just the apps u select including system apps. Seeing this I'm gonna have to give it a go.

enjoying sith3, thank u to all
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] rymanh:
If you purchase the pro key you will not regret it.. If I was only able to make one purchase in the play Store. this would be the app I would buy
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Darth:
It is supposed to back up data and in a batch restore it will give the options...app only...data only...app and data. And it works fine.

But I tried the new recovery zip feature...chose apps and data and the data didn't restore. I had to do it manually later.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Grntrenchman:
I tried this feature. Some data restored, and on first boot after flashing zip, titanium ran on its own to restore the rest. Couldn't make sure the programs all came out ok because the whole rom went south on me. Not a related issue though.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] rymanh:
I wanted to test it out so I made a zip, and a nandroid. I wiped all my data and tried to restore my apps with my zip. File and everything worked but it took forever for the first boot to complete.. So far I'm finding it quicker to do it from within the app.. But I'll try it out a few more times on different roms to see what results I get
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] RedLead550:
I just did this as I had to replace my SII and the backup wasn't recognizing any of my apps. Zip file was really quick and I got all my data but I had to install them individually after flashing. Was there a quicker way?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] sirdowski:
Back up the apps without app data.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] richardlibeau:
Get App2zip from the market it backs up data apps and system apps. Flash it in cwm recovery. Or look up clockwork combiner its nice it combines multiple zips into one zip that you flash in recovery saving you time because everything you need is all in one zip.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Sameh mohamed:
Hi could you please tell me how long did it take in the first boot ? coz i am having the same problem :confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] rymanh:
It took like 12 minutes
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] charliearthur:
Great feature. I have pro licenses for RTB and TB since they were on discount. I go between the two since each has features that I like in particular. Some people like an all-in-one solution but I'm fine with them both.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] goeundiane:
My phone hardbricked for no apparent reason, and I'm not sure what to do. Battery was at about 50% yesterday, it turned off and wouldn't turn back on. I did a soft reset, and it turned on. I watched it go as far as the logo and then had to walk away. When I came back, the phone was black again. And it hasn't turned on since. No logo, nothing. I've tried a soft reset, plus multiple other reset combinations. I plugged my phone to the computer, I get the normal connecting 'ding', but then it says that driver's device cannot be found.

I'm running stock firmware, no mods. No history of battery issues (except the normal slow decline). I've had the phone for a year and three weeks, so I'm out of warranty too. I called T-mobile and they said it sounds like a hardbrick and are willing to switch it out for $20 since I'm out of warranty. I can't do that since I'm out of the country for the next 1.5 months, so I was wondering if anyone out there had any suggestions on what to do or why this even happened?

Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] WangLung:
does it respond to plugging in to charge? im not 100% but if its responding at all when it gets plugged in its not hardbricked only softbricked so go from there. when i hardbricked my first s2 due to a corrupt kernel file i flashed it would not react to anything at all. complete dead weight
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] biglil1:
U stated that when u plugged it into ur computer u got a ding then says driver device not found. Sounds to me that ur not in a hard birck when I bricked mine I didn't even get that. Check out the link it well help.

http://galaxys2root.com/t-mobile-ga...ck-t-mobile-galaxy-s2-sgh-t989-android-2-3-6/

on my t989 enjoying sith3, thank u to all
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] goeundiane:
Thanks for everyone's help. I ended up sending in my phone to a Samsung service center (while I was in Korea). They confirmed that it is a hardbrick. They opened it up and said it looked like there was a short and it fried the motherboard. They couldn't tell me what caused the short--they said maybe some water got into the phone through the charging port, but I know that isn't true... I had it plugged into an old power strip and maybe that's why? :crying:

Either way, I was told my only option was to get the motherboard replaced which would be $200. I told them no thanks and that I'd just get a replacement phone from T-mobile for $20.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] PJcastaldo:
sounds like another " I swear i didn't do anything.. it just happened" story.. classic.. :rolleyes:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] goeundiane:
I know my story sounds unlikely, but it's the truth. Isn't this forum around to help fellow users? I have no reason to lie here. I actually take very good care of my phone and (after almost losing a laptop to a water spill) am extremely cautious about liquids around my electronic devices. You don't have to believe me since I'll get my phone replaced regardless. I just thought I would share the information in case someone else ends up facing the same problem.

Even now, the only cause I can come up with still is the old power strip frying the motherboard. *shrug* I would love to hear any other explanations.
[HTC One X] Muff(in):
Hey Guys,

I'm using CM10 (Nightlies) as operatingsystem. It worked quite well for some weeks, but since some days it crashes while gaming. Probably it gets too hot. I don't know what to do. And even the battery just lasts for up to three hours...

Has anyone an idea?

greez Muffin
[HTC One X] chaun1308:
As for the crashes while gaming I'm not sure ... But it sure gets hot when gaming and when you're gaming full-time , battery will only last around 2-3 hours ...
[HTC One X] Muff(in):
Thanks for your answer. But the picture shows that the game just used 10% of the battery...

:(
[HTC One X] shmigao:
But screen needs about 46%, that means gaming uses at least 56% (i suppose you game with screen on).

I also see in your screen shot that you are on EDGE with only 3 bars. Weak connectivity or phone trying to acquire 3G signal also drains battery
[HTC One X] Muff(in):
Oh!

Thanks. Oh, you're right. But normally HSDPA/HSUPA is used. I will see what later update will bring

greez Muffin
[HTC One X] DeeZZ_NuuZZ:
if you are asking or writing such threads please write in what is you kernel and from who the rom and if kernel is repacked....we can't answer this if we don't know your kernel etc...
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blacknoise:
Hi all,

Thinking of selling my i9000 soon (to upgrade to an S3), before I sell it. I'd like to return it to a stock rom and unroot it (currently on CM9), which stock rom should I use? How do I unroot it, and how do I remove all my personal information?

Thanks in advance :D

Rob
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nicolae-Daniel:
hey dude.one way is odin.flash whatever firmware you like(by doing this you will unroot it):good:
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blacknoise:
Thanks! :) Do I need to use a PIT and repartition? Are there any things to look out for since I'm going from ICS to GB, or is it just the same as flashing any other Odin ROM?

Sorry for all the questions :confused:
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nicolae-Daniel:
There is no problem to go back to gb from ics if you use odin.just flash it and you are done.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blacknoise:
Excellent! I read somewhere a while back that there was, must have misread it...

Thanks! :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nameh:
I thought that it is not that easy because some ICS use different filesystems.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nicolae-Daniel:
If you want to get back to gb custom rom it's difficult.odin is used to flash official firmware.:)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blacknoise:
I'm on CM9, do you know of this is an issue with this ROM?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nicolae-Daniel:
There is no issue ,use odin to go back to unrooted gb and then root it and install whatever rom you want.:)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nameh:
This one will help you. As I said it is not that easy and needs some patience from you, but you will succeed.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1729458
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MIsterLemons:
use odin

Use odin for flash
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ijustzeke:
solved. :P

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