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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hydromagnet:
Here's good news! User loudambiance on Reddit found a way to maintain NFC capability in the new version of Wallet. I've tested it on my Verizon Note II and it works. The only thing altered is step 7; I changed the build.prop info to the Note II's.

Edit:

For anyone curious, these are the exact steps I took:

1) [Update] Wallet

2) DO NOT OPEN WALLET (If you have, Force Close wallet and clear cache and data for Wallet)

3) Change build.prop to:

ro.product.model=Galaxy Nexus

ro.product.name=yakju

ro.product.device=maguro

4) Reboot phone

5) Open Wallet and go through setup (be sure to enable tap to pay)

6) Close Wallet

7) Change build.prop back to:

ro.product.model=SCH-I605

ro.product.name=t0ltevzw

ro.product.device=t0ltevzw

...

8) Reboot and reopen Wallet, Tap to Pay should still be enabled.

Again, all credit goes to /u/loudambiance from Reddit.com. I would link to his post, but as a junior member here I'm not allowed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
Have you actually verified it working by making a purchase? Also, are you still using the modaco toolkit and nfc libs?

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hydromagnet:
I haven't, though I plan on trying it out tomorrow. There's nothing to lead be to believe it shouldn't work, no red flags. Under Settings>About>Tap and Pay, it says, "Device is ready for tap and pay purchases."

I will report back after testing it out though.

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Is that a part of the OP's apk? I am using Wallet downloaded straight from the Play Store. Looking at the Reddit thread I got my info from, it appears people with many different Verizon phones are having success with loudambiance's method, regardless of if they had Wallet installed already or not.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
You are going to need at least the nfc libs if you are on a 4.1.2 rom like beans. The libs are not included in the VZW base OTA or VZW based ROMS. If you are on a 4.2 or 4.3 you shouldn't need it.

Even before this thread was started, I have always used method 2 and at step 11 I download from play store. It has always worked so I've always done it that way. So what I did was change build.prop, recovery to clear caches, update, open wallet, enable tap to pay, changed build.prop back, recovery to clear caches. I'm not going to drive to test it right now, so I'll try it in the morning.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Mac of York:
I set up the wallet update as said above and it worked fine. I had already updates but now I have tap to pay back.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] 9646gt:
Excellent news! I'll update today ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] aptalca:
No go on tap to pay for me

I had the cracked version (96) running successfully on my verizon note 2 with cleanrom 3.5

last night I updated to the market version not realizing that it would break tap to pay

I just followed the steps outlined above. I cleared the data and cache, modified build.prop and restarted. When I launched wallet and set it up, tap to pay still said not available. Then I clicked on "change user account" within the app. It supposedly clears the cache for you . I selected my account and re-set it up. This time I got the option for enabling tap to pay. The first couple of times, it tried for a couple of minutes and then gave an error. Said try agin later or something.

After a couple of reboots, I tried again, now it's been trying to set up tap to pay for the last 15+ minutes.

How long did it take for you guys to set it up?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
Just giving a quick update. I can confirm that NFC tap to pay works. Just used it.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] 9646gt:
I can confirm the update works for me too. O used method one first. Then I updated but didn't open app. Changed my build.prop and rebooted. Opened the new app and tap pay was disabled. Went into the settings and clicked change account and then used my same account again. Tap to pay was set up. Changed back the build.prop and rebooted. All is well.

Hopefully I can test the NFC soon.

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Tried a vending machine and it said unable to authorize. But wallet said it was trying. May be a fluke. I tried wallet on my s3 like 5 times in the past and have yet to make a successful payment lol. It's almost as if the vending machine timed out before wallet could finish maybe? I was connected to the schools fast Wi-Fi though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] abjc89:
I'm on sprint whompasaurus 4.2 and these steps didn't work for me :( still not getting the option to enable NFC. Completely uninstalled and removed all xposed framework and wallet files (wiped and reflashed too) and not able to get it working. Looks like I'll be relying on the old version until I can figure this out!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] td1320:
Where did you try to use it? I used mine all the time in the vending machines here at my work but the last time it would let me complete a purchase was on Aug 8th. I wiped my device several times and set up wallet and it set up with no issues but will not complete a purchase. I downloaded the new wallet and it says tap to pay is activated but it still wont complete a purchase in the vending machines. I wonder if the vending machines can be set up to not allow wallet purchases? I think they stopped allowing certain types of cards because of the transaction fees but I have both Credit cards and debit cards in my wallet and tried them all but no luck. I may try Sheetz and see if it works at the pump.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Morkai Almandragon:
I thought I was having the same problem as you because I was looking in the options menu to enable it. Turns out the option to enable tap to pay is a "card" on the home screen, I think mine took a minute to show up though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
Today I've used it at 711, walgeeens, macys, and stop n save (quickie mart). I doubt the vending machine would block it. It's something not setup correctly on your device.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] 9646gt:
I redid my wallet using your method after the vending machines wouldn't work today. Hopefully tomorrow I can try it again:)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] aptalca:
Alright, somehow I am totally screwed up.

I couldn't get the latest version to activate tap to pay.

So I tried to revert back. No matter what I do, I can't get it to set up.In the old version (96-16 as well as 96-13), wallet starts, displays the "my wallet", "transactions" and "explore" tabs, but either gets stuck on "Setting up wallet for purchases" or gives an error and says try again.

I had originally done method 1. I also tried method 2 with the xposed framework and modaco toolkit, but nothing seems to work.

Did I really muck it up?

Any ideas?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
Did you remember to reset wallet from in the app before trying to revert anything? Change build.prop to Galaxy Nexus. Then try resetting from the app. Then in manage apps, go to wallet and clear data and cache. Go to wallet.google.com and remove the device. Then try setting it up again. Leave build.prop as Galaxy Nexus until you get it working.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] 9646gt:
Still did not work with 3 vending machines. What is going on? I did method two like boostedb18c and still no go. Says unable to authorize or what ever on the vending machine
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nycthunder:
Totally Stuck

Is it possible to loose GW forever? I had it working on Beans 17, forgot to reset the app and it hasn't worked since. I keep on getting the 'check internet settings' and I've done each of the methods and troubleshooting, and even called Google to help with my 'nexus' problem (they said everything looked fine on their end). This is with the old and new versions of the app.....

I feel like I messed something up and it is gone forever (or at least until I get a new phone). Anyone else run into this problem?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
It is possible if the secure element got screwed up. It was known to happen on the Nexus. The note2 doesn't seem to have that issue as easily. A few months ago somebody kept getting that message and tried for 2 months to get it working. He ended up replacing the phone through insurance and got it working on the replacement.

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Try it somewhere else and see if it works. Then if it doesn't, you know it's not just the vending machine.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] aptalca:
I did not reset prior to updating it to the latest playstore version. But since then, I installed and did resets with every version I could get my hands on: 2.0, 1.96v16, 1.96v13, etc.

Nothing seems to work. I get an error called "NfcPaymentSetupFailure: 11". Over the weekend I'll try to restore an old nandroid backup from when it used to work and I'll try resetting in there before flashing back the new nandroid.

Based on my reading, (now this is mostly speculation) I think the virtual prepaid card number is stored in the nfc chip, whereas everything else is in the cloud. That is why an in-store nfc payment does not require a data connection. The phone tells the nfc chip to pass the virtual card info to the reader. The reader submits info to mastercard, mastercard contacts Google regarding the virtual card, and Google charges whatever credit card is on file for that prepaid card.

When the virtual card is first created, and associated with the account (when one installs wallet for the first time and activates on a device), the nfc chip creates keys for it. One key is stored somewhere in the phone's system, the other in the nfc chip (secure element). If the key that is stored on the phone is somehow lost (perhaps by flashing a different rom that overwrites system), there is no way to query the nfc chip anymore (due to incorrect key), and therefore access to the virtual prepaid card is lost. The app is not able to create and associate with another virtual card either, so basically the functionality is broken forever.

I heard some people flashing an old nandroid backup and they got wallet functionality back. That would be explained by the restore of the crypto key in the system.

In my case, I did no flashing roms or factory restores since the last time I used wallet to pay for something. The only thing i did was to update to the play store version and try to activate that.

Oh well, I'll post here if I get any success with the nandroid.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nycthunder:
That's the same error I'm getting--and I can't solve it. As the NFC chip is stored in the battery cover door--would buying a new battery cover get you a blank NFC chip and solve this issue, or are the credentials stored somewhere on the phone itself? That would be MUCH cheaper than buying an entire new phone......
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] travisn000:
I was following the instruction in this post, but wasn't sure if Tap to Pay is working... how do I verify before changing my build.prop back to defaults?

Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] aptalca:
You got me excited for a second, but after looking it up, it seems it is just the nfc antenna that is on the battery cover. The actual chip must be on the motherboard
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nycthunder:
I think I'll still give it a shot--for $10 it is worth it, and I'm seeing mixed info if it is the chip or sensor stored on it (but my guess is that the secure element would be stored on the actual phone itself). Will see if my local Verizon store has battery covers in stock during lunch in a few and will report back if it makes a difference.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] travisn000:
Have you tried either of these possible fixes:

http://www.csullender.com/blog/2013/01/06/fixing-a-broken-google-wallet/

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/25879-how-to-regain-wallet-access-from-secure-element-issue/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nycthunder:
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Yep--tried both (except I changed by build prop to that of an LG Nexus 4). Still not working. The VZW store didn't have the battery cases (but lots of people for the new iphone). Will order online and get it delivered and will see if that makes a difference.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BravoCharlieDelta:
I have t-mobile note 2 and it worked for me by changing the build.prop file .

the first time I started GW, and setup tap and pay , it did not work. tried again and it worked.

I checked if the nfc is working at a vending machine at work and at least the the google wallet app popped up on the screen. However, that vending machine was never able to authenticate my card , even with the older GW version.

GW has always worked flawlessly in MCdonalds, Homedepot, Macys. etc..

will check if the new Google wallet works in McDonalds sometime soon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
Changing the back cover will not do anything. The secure element is a chip inside the phone. Insurance is much cheaper than buying a phone also

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On the main screen right under where it shows your card is says enable tap to pay. Click that then it goes to the option to enable it.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BravoCharlieDelta:
** update ** I tried this new GW at McDonalds and it worked flawlessly for a tap and pay purchase
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nycthunder:
Fair enough. Is it confirmed that the nfcpaymentsetuperror: 11 message ion the new version is a result of the bricked secure element on NFC? I've never gotten the popup about the secure element, just the failure to complete setup.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] 9646gt:
I finally got the old version working. Easiest way I found is to log into your google account on PC and go to the wallet page. Click devices and disable wallet on all of them listed. I had 3! Then to be completely safe I made a new account just for wallet. I then re installed the old version. Would not work at any vending machine on campus. Was mad...BUT went to gas station and it worked perfect. I think the NFC is goofed up on the vending machines.

I now want to update to the newest version. What exactly have you guys that have new version working do to UPGRADE to the new one?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
Update wallet from play store. Once updated do not open it. Goto manage apps and force close wallet. Change build.prop to Galaxy Nexus. Boot to recovery and wipe cache and dalvik. Reboot. Open wallet and setup. Once you can see your card, right under it says enable tap to pay. Click that and it will go to where you can enable it, then enable it. Close wallet. Change build.prop to SCH-I605. Boot to recovery and wipe cache and dalvik. Reboot. Open wallet and under your card it will say change tap to pay settings. If it says that, you are good

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] 9646gt:
I messed around with it before you replied and updated. I downloaded the update but did not open, changed build.prop, rebooted setup wallet and tap to pay was already enabled and set up still, changed prop file and rebooted once more and all seems well. Will try it when I am out tmrw if I can. Thanks for the reply.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
No problem. If it says it is enabled, you shouldn't have any more issues. I swear people think I'm lying about having it working. I always take extreme precautions when messing with wallet after hearing horror stories about older phones. Nandroids and resetting the app are your best friend when dealing with wallet (actually, BEFORE dealing with it) :D

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] petard:
I have nfcpaymentsetuperror: 11 on my AT&T Galaxy Note 2. I think it means the SE is bricked. It wasn't this update that bricked it for me though. Wallet was set up and working great for 6-7 months. Then one day my Wallet just wouldn't work. I hadn't flashed anything or updated anything. I could never get my Wallet to work after that, the device would just fail to activate. I updated to the latest app and it also fails but in the settings shows nfcpaymentsetuperror: 11
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
Just curious, you guys getting that error, do you have the SIM card with the built in secure element? They are the newer sim cards that are for isis. From what I know, those will stop wallet from working because it uses the SE on the card and not the internal SE chip

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nycthunder:
Nope, I don't have the NFC SIM card. The most frustrating thing was I did have GW working on an earlier build! I'm hoping since I haven't ever gotten a secure element popup that I haven't bricked it yet.....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] 9646gt:
Worked perfect at mcdonalds! Thanks for the help buddy!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bdorr1105:
I don't even see tap and pay settings as an option. Where does everyone see that at? I never tried the sprint prop before opening but either way I will reset wallet, uninstall then change to the sprint prop and install from the market... Please show a screen shot of where tap and play is

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] aptalca:
I tried multiple nandroid backups, none of them worked.

With older versions, with the nexus modified build.prop, the app sets up, when it is trying to initialize the virtual card, it gives an error

With the latest version, app sets up. when I click on enable tap to pay, It gives an error

I am bummed that even with the nandroid it doesn't work. It seems I completely lost it.

I also looked at my sim card. It looks just like the NFC simcard picture in the original post (not the isis one, but the regular), which is weird because the op states that the nfc sim card should not have worked. But I had working tap to pay for months.

I am about giving up

Verizon sucks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
Here ya go

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bdorr1105:
Thanks I already got it working, I changed to the sprint build.prop then cleared the app data and cache and rebooted. Then I installed update from the market and then it showed up, for some reason it wasn't showing up until I did all that. Thanks

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bdorr1105:
Hey I said it's more than likely causing the problem but that was very early on and most people who were having issues had this sim. I also said it doesn't guarantee success.

If you restore a nandroid is wallet working? If it is change your prop to the nexus and reset wallet on the phone. After that go to Google on your computer and delete the phones associated to your account.

Try again after you do all this

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] aptalca:
Even after a nandroid restore I keep getting the same error
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bdorr1105:
You have to have a good nandroid where wallet was actually working, if you have that you are in business

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] aptalca:
Already tried. The nandroid I used was from June. My wallet account shows tap payments as late as July. So yes wallet was working at the time of nandroid backup.

Specific issues were that, the first time I restored, wallet said that my device was no longer authorized, and it reset the app. After a reset it wouldn't work. I guess the issue was that prior to nandroid restore, i had reset the app so it was no longer authorized on the Google servers.

On the second try, i made sure to first setup the new wallet so it showed up as an authorized device on my account, then i restored the same nandroid. This time, it would not accept my pin. After deletion of cache and data, it asked me to set up a new pin, but could not set up the NGC payment part.

I tried it a few more times, and finally gave up. Each nandroid restore took over 15 minutes. I lost count of how many times i modified the build.prop and restarted the phone. It was extremely frustrating. I spent almost the entire day, trying every combination i could think of.

Maybe, since i have an NFC sim card, my secure element resides on the sim, it somehow got messed up during the update, and the nandroid does nothing to fix it (naturally, as cwm does not backup and restore sim card contents) I might try getting a new sim from Verizon (hopefully not an Isis one) if i can get over my frustration. Then we'll see if that's the issue
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bdorr1105:
Note 3 is coming out soon so ya know lol

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nycthunder:
Reply from Google

I've pasted the below reply from Google, when I emailed them about the nfcsetupfailure: 11.

I have my build.prop set as a Google Nexus--but somehow Verizon is still blocking me from setting up tap and pay. Any ideas (other than switching to Sprint)?

***

Thanks for letting us know about the issue.

I understand that this is frustrating on your part since you can previously use the tap-and-pay feature of your mobile wallet application. Upon further investigation, the reason why you are getting the error is that Verizon, your carrier, blocked the tap-and-pay feature of the updated mobile wallet application. I strongly suggest that you contact your service provider for further details.

The Google Wallet app can be used with most up-to-date Android and iOS device purchased in the US. Specifically, eligible Android devices run the Android operating system 2.3 and higher, and eligible iOS devices run iOS 6 and higher. (While all these phones can run Google Wallet, only NFC phones support tap-and-pay in stores. If you're interested, our Help Center has a full list of eligible NFC tap-and-pay phones.)

At this time, Google Wallet doesn't support phones and tablets purchased internationally. (For example, an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S3 purchased outside the US won't work with Google Wallet.) However, we're constantly working to expand and improve Google Wallet for all our users!

Thanks!

The Google Wallet Team
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
From reading this, it sounds like your build.prop might not be correct for the Galaxy Nexus. Also when you change the build.prop are you making sure it saves. Then going to recovery and wiping cache and dalvik?

Try change build.prop to Galaxy Nexus. Clear caches in recovery. Reboot. Open wallet app and reset. In manage apps, clear cache and data for wallet. Uninstall wallet. Goto wallet.google.com and remove all devices associated.

Then follow method 2 in OP, use nfc libs and modaco toolkit. At step 11 download from play store. You might have already tried it but follow every step exactly and see what happens. Them give us an update.

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