Verizon's Samsung GALAXY Nexus no longer supports Google Wallet
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Google Wallet will no longer be supported on Verizon's Samsung GALAXY Nexus |
Just like the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park had to use frog DNA to reproduce, life finds a way. In other words, we wouldn't be surprised to see some type of workaround from the developer community. In the meantime, we guess for those Verizon customers with the Samsung GALAXY Nexus, it's back to using real cash or plastic credit cards to make purchases.
source: Phandroid
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21 Comments
13. Jeromeo posted on 15 Sep 2012, 19:42 5 0
As a user of the International, Unlocked Galaxy Nexus on T-Mobile, I find it a sham to use the Nexus name under Verizon. It's simply not an unlocked, free, stock device. That version is carrier bastardized; my version is not.
17. squeeb posted on 15 Sep 2012, 22:11 2 0
Couldn't agree more. My LTE nexus got destroyed at Busch Gardens and it was like a blessing in disguise. I'm now with T-mobile and enjoying my Jelly Bean :)
20. lsutigers posted on 16 Sep 2012, 11:16 0 0
I couldn't agree more. Verizon should have done what Sprint did, even if you're working on your own payment system (ISIS / Sprint Touch), make Google Wallet available to users and once ISIS is released then you can release a software update to disable GW and enable ISIS. At least Sprint makes it as open as possible given that it's a NEXUS device. It's sad that Google has NO CONTROL even over their Nexus line. They really shouldn't even sell Nexus devices on Verizon. Look at the Jelly Bean update, while are both slow at releasing it, Verizon users are still waiting while Sprint already released it on the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S 4G.
3. mas11 posted on 15 Sep 2012, 13:31 9 1
Damn you Verizon! I love your service, but you're pretty greedy.
4. Non_Sequitur posted on 15 Sep 2012, 13:38 3 0
There are apks with workarounds.
Look in the comments section here.
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/09/14/google-wallet-no-longer-working-at-all-on-verizon-galaxy-nexus/#comment-650598964
5. brkshr posted on 15 Sep 2012, 13:45 2 1
Wow! Like 2 days late on this & there was a workaround within a half hour of the story originally breaking, of which you don't mention. That's pretty bad.
7. networkdood posted on 15 Sep 2012, 15:12 0 0
Huh, mine works on my N7 and RAZR...oh well....
8. Mxyzptlk posted on 15 Sep 2012, 16:36 2 10
Google has no clout with their own OS. That's pretty sad.
10. networkdood posted on 15 Sep 2012, 17:06 6 2
It is called an OPEN OS.....as in moddable- not locked down and over price like other fruit companies.
14. Mxyzptlk posted on 15 Sep 2012, 19:45 1 3
That fruit company isn't getting shafted by the carriers.
15. stealthd posted on 15 Sep 2012, 19:48 2 0
Woah, someone's a little sensitive here. You brought Apple into this, not the person you were replying too. Being open means you can make modifications, and so can your carrier.
9. SvbZero posted on 15 Sep 2012, 16:58 6 2
I hope Google never let's Verizon get another Nexus device.. First to carry the damn phone! And not only last to Jelly Bean..but can't even give us a timeframe!!! C'mon Google! Start controlling your own damn phones like Apple does! No excuse for not pushing 4.1 to the 1st Galaxy Nexus out . Getting pretty annoyed
11. ChafedBanana posted on 15 Sep 2012, 18:21 1 0
What the f**k!?!?!? I dkdmt even get a chance to try it. And I have 4.1 Jelly Bean on mine and it I still get denied! I'm so sick and tired of the lameness.
12. wgaurav posted on 15 Sep 2012, 19:14 4 1
Vz at it again.. but didnt FCC fine them for blocking tethering apps.....I hope FCC takes some action against this stupidity....VZ sucks...no JB yet for galaxy Nexus....
16. MorePhonesThanNeeded posted on 15 Sep 2012, 21:13 4 1
I don't understand why mobile carriers attempt to block consumers ability to choose a mobile pay system. This might end up in courts sooner or later and the courts will most likely smack VZW again for attempting to control consumers choices. Just give it time people, I'm already annoyed that VZW attempts to control the Nexus by locking it down, but still want to call it Nexus. Nexus is supposed to be a pure Google experience free from carrier BS and garbage.
I'm honestly for phones that can be used on any network and you just pay for the service. This way you can have any damn phone you want and choose the network that best suits your lifestyle.
18. TheRetroReplay posted on 15 Sep 2012, 22:43 6 1
I'll never buy another Nexus phone on Verizon again and I hope that Google doesn't let them have another.
They took forever to release the Galaxy Nexus because of a disagreement between the two companies.
They block Google Wallet because they want people to use ISIS, a mobile payment method that STILL isn't out yet.
They're taking forever to roll out Jelly Bean while all other carriers have all ready rolled it out.
Verizon is making it harder and harder to want to buy phones from.
19. ericsorensen posted on 16 Sep 2012, 09:26 0 0
I agree, but I worry there WON'T be another nexus device on Verizon due to all the friction. I really need the Verizon coverage, and won't get another locked down phone.
21. TheRetroReplay posted on 16 Sep 2012, 16:53 1 0
I need the Verizon coverage too, but I'll probably get a phone that they heavily market as a flagship device. Like the S3 or a Droid RAZR because those devices get all the special treatment.
The Galaxy Nexus was and is still treated like a red headed step child by Verizon.
