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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] dpitt:
Major difference from Key Ring

The major difference is that you can "beam" your cards to the laser scanner. Other apps like Keyring only work with optical scanners which are only in select retailers. This app will work with all of scanners at retailers.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] oddspec:
Yes my build prop is correct still won't let me install in down loaded the app that's someone hosted won't install and even pushed it to system and it won't work on reboot weird

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Maybe cuz I'm on aosp
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] doktor buknasty:
Have you modified your dpi from stock values?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] oddspec:
DPI is 361 it is what stock DPI for slimbean is the ROM comes with a mutlidpi play store so ever thing runs correct never had a DPI app issue running slim ROMs on the three phones I owned in the past two years (s2,s3s4 ) so I don't think its that
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] yeahmann:
Won't install on CM10.1 from Play Store or downloaded apk.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] cmjkxa:
Stupid question here. Does aosp support the IR blaster or even the front facing infrared sensor to beam the codes?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] oddspec:
Nope it doesn't

Now it makes sense didn't see it anywhere in the app description that this uses the it blaster no wonder it doesn't work

Mobeam team u should alter the desc and have it state that this won't on aosp cuz it uses the ir blaster
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] yeahmann:
As I understand it, it uses the proximity sensor, not the IR blaster. ASOP has a working proximity sensor.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] cmjkxa:
Yea I know it uses the proximity sensor but I was wondering if asop even supported either. Mobeam claims the s4 is the only phone to support this even though other galaxy phones have a front facing infrared sensor. I know the s4 has two infrared sensors on either side of the ear piece. Maybe mobeam uses both sensors and asop only has software to use one? I'm just exploring all possibilities. Lol. :o
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] scott14719:
It's an embedded "hardware" technology. An IR blaster or proximity sensor alone is not enough.

http://mobeam.com/press-releases/samsung/

Technically, you shouldn't have an aosp ROM on your phone. Mobeam technology (as of now) is only available on the S4, so it makes sense that it would be geared towards (legal?) stock ROM. I'm not saying this to debate the morality or legality of flashing (we are all at XDA so we all do it to some extent), but just to show that Mobeam really has no reason or obligation to put a disclaimer about it's software not working on unauthorized ROMs. And why would they?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] h20rat:
Seems the mobile play store wording is different from desktop now. Said my i9505 was incompatible with this version...go to desktop says incompatible - not available in your country. Apk installed sideload no problems anyway :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] CZ Eddie:
Does anyone know if this works for "Belly" discounts?

Belly uses a monitor that scans a card I carry on my keychain.

I googled the two terms but didn't come up with anything.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] yeahmann:
That doesn't tell us anything useful. It could mean anything from an entire new hardware device requiring proprietary drivers to a more sensitive proximity senor using the same old drivers.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] pinoymutt:
I got a Belly card at a dog bakery and they use an iPad mini to scan the keychain card -- is this the same one (logo has a blue square with a white dog it in)? If it's the same one with a QR code instead of a traditional barcode, I got an error from OmniBeam when trying to add it because the code was not all integers (I think the QR code contains symbols).

I would assume as these type of codes become more popular apps like this would be updated. Belly seems a little ahead of the curve (but still very cool nonetheless)...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] dbeebe@mobeam.com:
How OmniBeam is Different

The biggest difference between OmniBeam and apps like KeyRing is that you can easily use OmniBeam to redeem your loyalty card directly through the laser scanner at checkout. Apps like KeyRing rely on the retailer having an optical (CCD) based scanner, which most retailers (especially supermarkets, etc.) do not have. Instead of trying to get a scanner to read a barcode off the screen, OmniBeam "blinks" the IR LED associated with the proximity sensor. To the scanner the rapidly blinking light pattern exactly duplicates the signal the scanner is otherwise expecting to see as a reflection of a printed barcode. For those retailers that do have optical scanners, the barcode can be read off the screen.

Dave Beebe

mobeam inc.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] cmjkxa:
I beamed the loyalty card with a coupon clipped to the card but all it did was show "great associate" without any coupon activated. Does the coupon beam with the loyalty card and if so why did it just show "great associate"? This was at albertsons by the way.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] dbeebe@mobeam.com:
Savings are not given when you checkout at the store, instead they are deposited into your SavingStar account typically within 2-14 days after your purchase, depending upon how quickly the store sends SavingStar purchase data. Some stores can take up to 22 days to post your savings. .

Best regards,

Dave Beebe

mobeam inc.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] h20rat:
Has anyone got the latest apk to sideload? :) works awesomely but there's been an update to initial release.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Potatoslayer:
My Winn Dixie card doesn't work. Says This is not a valid loyalty card. All others worked fine. Great app!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] dbeebe@mobeam.com:
Re: Problems with Winn Dixie card

I'm sorry to hear that your Winn Dixie card is giving you problems. Can you send a clear picture of the barcode to support@mobeam.com? We'll take a look at it to see if we can resolve it quickly for you.

Regards,

Dave Beebe

mobeam inc.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] yeahmann:
Does it work on Google Edition?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] dbeebe@mobeam.com:
Thanks for your interest. We have been unable to get our hands on one of the GE devices, so we can't be certain. Our suspicion is that it lacks the platform drivers for the mobeam-specific hardware.

We are investigating and will report back here what we find.

Regards,

Dave Beebe

mobeam inc.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] oddspec:
The GE edition will be the same as running any aosp ROM on the carrier edtoin so basically this won't work til Samsung releases drivers to GE or aosp find a workaround
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] cholywell:
Says it is not compatible with my phone. I have a i337m from Bell. Stock, just rooted. Nothing special.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] da13:
"This item cannot be installed in your device's country." WHY?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] dbeebe@mobeam.com:
Due to coupon content distribution restrictions, we are not able to make OmniBeam available to users outside the US. We are working diligently on bringing a similar app to market without those restrictions, and hope to have it available in the coming weeks. We apologize for this inconvenience.

Dave Beebe

mobeam inc.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] yeahmann:
I haven't tried it yet but it appears to work with Google Edition.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] dbeebe@mobeam.com:
We've made some tweaks on our end. Can you try adding your Winn Dixie card again, and let us know at support@mobeam.com if you were able to add the card now?

Thanks!

Dave Beebe

mobeam inc.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] flbui002:
I'm using the ROM for the GE S4 on my S4 and it's working great. I've used it at my gym and Kroger and neither had any issues. I surprise the people at the gym all the time because they always say "you know, it's not going to scan and i've never ran across one that did but we will try anyways" and bam, it works the first time, all the time. Love this app. :highfive:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] dbeebe@mobeam.com:
Thanks for the great feedback. If it's not too much trouble, could I ask you to leave a brief review on the Google Play page? That way, others can hear of your positive experience.

I've had lots of similar experiences. Their cashier will say "that's not gonna work..." and then it does. They're blown away. I've even had them call other cashiers over and ask me to do it again. We'd love to hear others' stories about their experience at checkout using OmniBeam.

Dave Beebe

mobeam inc.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] flbui002:
Yup, I just did!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] oddspec:
Gonna try this out at bj's this week and wink Dixie flash back to stock just for this and the remote apps
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] yeahmann:
Any plans to get it working on non-TouchWiz ROMs like CM?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] sd7318:
Using this exclusively now, though being in a bright store or outside does hurt the functionality (obviously) but other than that I just can't wait for an update to include option for no vibrate and more stores/movie/plane ticket support.

Also, any idea of any other phones supporting the hardware?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] dbeebe@mobeam.com:
Thanks for your comment. We've got a new app in development (it should be available in the next several weeks in Google Play and Samsung Apps) that provides beaming for more than just US-based S4 users. In addition, the app will support any barcoded card you have in your wallet. I'm not sure we'll be able to squeeze plane ticket support in this first release (those use 2D barcodes and imaging scanners), but I'll pass your request along.

Thanks again!

Dave Beebe

mobeam inc.

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Thanks for your question. We're currently evaluating our best approach to making the feature available for non-stock ROM's. I'll post here as soon as we have a solution available.

Dave Beebe

mobeam inc.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Little Bigboy:
is there anyway an ez pass could be incorporated in this app somewhere down the line ? that'd be super cool. I currently have a sunpass (orlando) that i move from car to car and it can be a pain in the butt sometimes remembering to move it from car to car..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] dbeebe@mobeam.com:
Unfortunately, ez pass (and similar automated traffic toll solutions) does not use barcodes; your ez pass transponder continuously emits a signal that is picked up by receivers at the toll booth as you drive past. In order for OmniBeam to work in this instance, the different traffic agencies would have to install laser scanners at each toll booth. That's not likely to happen anytime soon. But you're right...that would be super cool!

Regards,

Dave Beebe

mobeam inc.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] nightf0x:
Is it not compatible with international roms? I am running WanamLite on T-mobile S4 and am in US but it says incompatible in the playstore.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] dbeebe@mobeam.com:
Unfortunately, OmniBeam is available for official stock ROMs from US carriers, due to content restrictions. We are developing a new app which will work internationally. When the app is available, I'll post a note here.

Thanks for your interest!

Dave Beebe

mobeam inc.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] dbeebe@mobeam.com:
Beep 'n Go now available too!

Hey folks,

We've just posted a new app...called beep 'n go....to the Google Play store. The interface is simple and easy to use and, most importantly, available to anyone, anywhere with a Galaxy S4 (as long as you're not using a custom ROM).

Please download and give it a try. We'd love to get your feedback!

Dave Beebe

mobeam inc.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] yeahmann:
Anybody have this working on Google Edition 4.3?

[Update]

Okay, I tried everything. It doesn't work with GE 4.3. Please fix!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] RC Cola:
Besides international support, what are the differences between your new app and the Omnibeam app? Are we losing/gaining any features between the two of them?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] drup88:
Will you guys be implementing compatibility for for roms like Cyanogenmod?

I would also like to know this.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] cmjkxa:
I'm trying to add my Walgreen's card but it can't read this type of barcode. How do I manually enter it in? I'm talking about beep n go BTW.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] dbeebe@mobeam.com:
We expect the final (i.e., not Beta) version of the app to support manual entry of barcodes. We're also working to add support for PDF417 (the barcode style Walgreen's uses) to the app.

Dave Beebe

mobeam inc.

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We are looking into support for custom ROMs. I'll report back here when we have something for you guys. In answer to the question about what is different between Beep'n Go and OmniBeam....OmniBeam includes SavingStar coupons (which limits distribution to the US only); Beep'n Go lets you take a picture of your card for easy reference and works internationally. Beep'n Go is still in beta: Look for the final version within the next several weeks.

Dave Beebe

mobeam inc.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Gamer_Josh:
Just scanned in all the member cards I have on my keyring. If they all work, maybe I can finally take them off! Thanks for the app!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] dbeebe@mobeam.com:
Custom ROM support for Mobeam

Mobeam's technology requires access to components on the device that are available via closed class APIs furnished by the device manufacturer. These components and APIs are not part of the open-sourced kernel codebase that device manufacturers publish in order to support independent builds of Android. Thus, Omnibeam and Beep'nGo will only work with system images of the Android operating system that have been built and signed by Samsung. We regret the inconvenience this may cause device owners who choose to customize their devices beyond what is normally provided by the device manufacturer.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] drup88:
Double post
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] merkman:
But I didn't customize my device beyond what is normally provided by the device manufacturer. I dropped my AT&T Note II. It was my fault, and I had to buy a new phone. So I bought the Google Play Galaxy S 4, because either way I was paying full price for a phone, and I figured I'd get the fastest version possible with less bloatware. The phone is amazing, and I don't regret my purchase for a minute.

Then today I learned about Beep'nGo, and as a Costco member I thought I'd try it out. But I go to load the app on my brand new, $700 phone, and I'm told it's incompatible. And then I come to XDA for a fix, and I'm told because I bought a phone brand new from Google, the app won't work. I would hope you can understand the frustration this causes.

Guess I won't be able to use your app, and that's disappointing. But if you aren't going to support my phone, I guess I won't be using your product.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] flbui002:
Just curious, what version of Android is on your S4? I'm running the Google Play Edition Rom which is for the S4 running 4.2.2 and it's working fine. It is not however working with the Google Play Edition Rom that runs 4.3.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] yeahmann:
Google Edition 4.3 is provided by Samsung but Mobeam does not work with it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] drup88:
+1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] dbeebe@mobeam.com:
The information we have received is that the S4 will be updated to Android 4.3 in October. We expect full compatibility with Samsung's implementation of Android 4.3
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] cmjkxa:
I think they were referring to the s4 that is sold on the Google play store that comes with stock android 4.3 provided by Samsung. https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=samsung_galaxy_s4&hl=en Not the recently announced 4.3 software update for existing s4's that run touchwiz.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] drup88:
Any comment on this Mobeam?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] drup88:
[MENTION=5314321]dbeebe@mobeam.com[/MENTION]

Is Mobeam confirmed working on google play editions?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] projectpaki:
Wait so Omnibeam won't install on my phone because I am running an AOSP rom, or bc it's on 4.3?

And what is difference btwn omnibeam and beep n go? Look different but sound like they do the same thing practically
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] drup88:
Supposely it only works on Samsung touchwiz Roms due to some driver compatibility reason. However we are questioning whether that's actually true depending on if anyone has got it working on an original i9505G model Samsung s4.

I don't think it's a 4.3 issue I think it's a rom issue.

Difference between omnibeam and beep n go is that beep n go is a international version of Omnibeam, which was created with the US market in mind. Same technology though.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] smar:
Hi [MENTION=5314321]dbeebe@mobeam.com[/MENTION]

Any update n Beep 'n Go working on GE 4.3?

Many thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] yeahmann:
I don't know what changed but the latest Omnibeam (6.22) worked for me on the latest GE 4.3 (JWR66Y). Play Store says it's incompatible but I had it installed on 4.2.2 and I just upgraded to 4.3. I didn't try Beepn'Go at the scanner, but it vibrates just like Omnibeam when I beam so it appears to work.

FYI, I also tried on CM10.2 but it wouldn't even install. Says it's incompatible with another app that's using the same user ID.

Mobeam, please test it out again and make it available through the Play Store.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] smar:
Mine's a restore from a backup on 4.2.2 as well and I'm currently on GE 4.3 JWR66Y. Although the app runs, when I click beam, I get the message that "This device does not have mobeam's technology..." etc and doesn't vibrate like it used to. If yours is working, then clearly it must work on this ROM - just need to figure out what needs to be done to get it working.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] yeahmann:
I did some more experimenting.

It did not work on this GE4.3 ROM: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2395030

But it did work on this GE4.3 ROM: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2348272

They both seem to be JWR66Y with the same faux kernel.

Can someone else test the second ROM I linked to with a clean wipe?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] smar:
Well spotted! I am in fact using the first of those roms (Maktail) and so probably why mine isn't working. I'll try out the 2nd rom over the weekend if I get some free time.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] smar:
Just tried with the second rom you linked. With a clean wipe, it wouldn't let me install from Play Store. With a restore from backup, beaming seems to work (haven't tested with scanner, but it's vibrating).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] smar:
Working!

I did a quick comparison between the two 4.3 GE builds, and although the roms have a number of differences, noticed that Jamaal's one had one particular file "com.sec.feature.barcode_emulator" in the /etc/permissions folder that wasn't in the Maktail rom.

I copied this over to my current rom (Maktail's 4.3 GE build), set the permissions (rwr---), and for good measure rebooted to recovery and cleared my caches.

Beaming now seems to work on this rom as well!

Note though that this still won't allow to install the main Beep 'n Go app or its service component from Play Store, as the Play Store restrictions needs to be removed by Mobeam. You will thus need to restore from a previous backup to get it onto the rom in the first place.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] drup88:
Thank you guys for your input. By any chance would one of you be able to upload that one file? I'm also running maktails rom and not in a position to flash the 2nd one to get the file.

By the way, just out of curiosity, did you just manually compare the folder structure of the two Roms? Or some other method?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] smar:
File attached.

WRT comparison of the rom contents, this was semi-manual, in that I used a script to compare the roms and prepare lists of files that existed in one and not in other, and vice-versa, taking into account that Maktail's rom is odexed whilst Jamaals is deodexed. Then I had a quick look through the lists by eye, and that barcode file jumped out just because of both its name and the folder it was in (there are in fact a few other files in Jamaal's /etc/permissions folder that Maktail doesn't have, which I've now copied over as well in case they come in useful for any other apps!).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] drup88:
Thanks for that mate. That's interesting about jamaals rom, although it is modified so can't be that surprising.

I seem to be having some issues placing the file in the folder. Just to confirm it's systems/etc/permissions right?

Or do I need to do this on the pc? Enabled root with ES Explorer
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] smar:
Yes, that's the right folder. Shouldn't have any difficulties in putting the file there from your phone, as long as you have /system mounted for read-write. If I recall, by default ES is set to read only. On ES, if you press the menu button, you'll see an option for "Root Explorer". This should be on. Click on the label for "Root Explorer" and you will get another pop-up list of options. Click on "Mount R/W".

You should be able to copy the file now without any issues. Don't forget to set the correct permissions on the file once copied.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] drup88:
Thanks mate, I'm up and running now. I'll touch base later today to confirm if it actually beams at shops pos systems.

Have used had a chance to try it in the field?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] yeahmann:
I've attached two flashable build.props. Flashing L720 will allow you to download Omnibeam from the Play Store. I attached the i9505G just in case you want to switch back.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] smar:
Glad to hear you've got it sorted. Unfortunately I haven't had a chance yet to try out in the field, but will probably have to wait till next weekend. Do let me know how you get on if you get a chance to test before then.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] schwartz.matthew.e:
Will either of these make mobeam work on the s4 regular for Verizon?

Mine installed but it says it's not compatible in the app because my phone doesn't have the mobeam technology installed...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] comatose1978:
This is great news!! Maybe it will eventually port to aosp... Wishing
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] yeahmann:
I made a GE4.3 ROM with Mobeam working and available from the Play Store if anyone's interested: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2537682