[Muddyml]

It seems as though Google keeps eliminating all the simple holes allowed you to install or update Google Wallet using the play store onto a VZW galaxy nexus.*

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I got tired of it and modified my build.prop file like d2vzw owners are doing using root explorer to the GSM variant to trick the play store and allow me to install/update it.*

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1.****** Made a nandroid backup
2.****** Reset google wallet from inside the app.* (I had wallet previously sideloaded and installed in /system/app )
3.****** Cleared the apps cache and data
4.****** Made a copy of the build.prop file in /system and renamed it to build.prop.bak
5.****** Using Root explorer I edited the build.prop file in /system to be as follows:

ro.product.name = yakju
ro.product.device = maguro

6.****** Restarted…and wala Google Wallet found the play store update and was auto-updating to the latest version by itself.

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I’m rooted running Viscous-Toro-V1 (AOSP), WIFI/BT/GPS fix, FF02/FG02 radios from JRO03O.

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Now my question since I’m not a genius. Since I’m rooted and ROM’ed and not going to be receiving any OTA update or anything what would be the harm in leaving the modified build.prop file active?* The d2 owners talk about reverting back to the original file but since I’m just switching from a LTE galaxy nexus build.prop to a GSM Galaxy Nexus build.prop I wouldn’t think but don't know if it’d do harm.

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[WiggyWare]

>> Now my question since I’m not a genius. Since I’m rooted and ROM’ed and not going to be receiving any OTA update or anything
>> what would be the harm in leaving the modified build.prop file active?* The d2 owners talk about reverting back to the original file
>> but since I’m just switching from a LTE galaxy nexus build.prop to >> a GSM Galaxy Nexus build.prop I wouldn’t think but don't
>> know if it’d do harm.

I was wondering the same thing. I'm going to try it and see. I'll report back if it blows up.

[Muddyml]

I haven't had any issues yet.

I read that if you modified your build file to get svoice one will quit working. You can't have both and its either one or the other.

I don't have svoice though so its not an issue for me.

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[JkdJedi]

It seems as though Google keeps eliminating all the simple holes allowed you to install or update Google Wallet using the play store onto a VZW galaxy nexus.*

*
I got tired of it and modified my build.prop file like d2vzw owners are doing using root explorer to the GSM variant to trick the play store and allow me to install/update it.*

*

1.****** Made a nandroid backup
2.****** Reset google wallet from inside the app.* (I had wallet previously sideloaded and installed in /system/app )
3.****** Cleared the apps cache and data
4.****** Made a copy of the build.prop file in /system and renamed it to build.prop.bak
5.****** Using Root explorer I edited the build.prop file in /system to be as follows:

ro.product.name = yakju
ro.product.device = maguro

6.****** Restarted…and wala Google Wallet found the play store update and was auto-updating to the latest version by itself.

*

I’m rooted running Viscous-Toro-V1 (AOSP), WIFI/BT/GPS fix, FF02/FG02 radios from JRO03O.

*

Now my question since I’m not a genius. Since I’m rooted and ROM’ed and not going to be receiving any OTA update or anything what would be the harm in leaving the modified build.prop file active?* The d2 owners talk about reverting back to the original file but since I’m just switching from a LTE galaxy nexus build.prop to a GSM Galaxy Nexus build.prop I wouldn’t think but don't know if it’d do harm.

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Shouldn't be any harm, you just won't be getting OTA updates. Who cares really, your rooted and can flash any super custom rom out there.
Just renamed the build prop like you mentioned here, rebooted and it instantly upgraded! Nice find and THANK YOU.

[jova33]

What happens if you go back to the original build.prop?
Edit: wallet still works
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[Muddyml]

Shouldn't be any harm, you just won't be getting OTA updates.

That's what I wanted to hear. I like how its now listed in the list of "installed" apps from the play store now.

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[JkdJedi]

What happens if you go back to the original build.prop?
Edit: wallet still works
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McDonalds is your friend

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[bpyoung83]

Is there a reason you edited the build.prop files to what you did?

Sorry, completely new to this and wanting to root my phone.

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[jova33]

Is there a reason you edited the build.prop files to what you did?

Sorry, completely new to this and wanting to root my phone.

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Makes your phone believe it's GSM instead of Verizon. So it fools the play store too

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[JkdJedi]

Makes your phone believe it's GSM instead of Verizon. So it fools the play store too

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It fools everything you load too so be careful with that, I was updating my recovery (TWRP) and it was about to load the GSM version of it, I really don't know what might have come about that if I didn't catch it. (should i try it)? Anyway, I side loaded the CDMA recovery instead, just a FYI.

[jova33]

I changed my build.prop back after downloading wallet

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[Muddyml]

It fools everything you load too so be careful with that, I was updating my recovery (TWRP) and it was about to load the GSM version of it, I really don't know what might have come about that if I didn't catch it. (should i try it)? Anyway, I side loaded the CDMA recovery instead, just a FYI.

Great info! :thumbup:

ClockworkMod Recovery prompts you to confirm if you have gsm, sprint, or Verizon.

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[jova33]

New update to wallet. This trick still works.

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[Cory S]

This isn't working fo rme. It will allow me to find and install it form the market, but it still gives me the message saying it isn't yet available for my device... :/

EDT: scratch that.. it worked after clearing data on Wallet...which is odd being I didn't have it installed before (just flashed a stock factory JB image)

[ConTejas]

While this IS cool, it may lead some to believe sideloading the app is somehow more difficult than clicking a download link, opening your download folder, and installing it If you're a fan of auto install, great. I've had enough auto installed app "updates" that completely ruined the app so I tend to read a review or two and make a decision. My 2 cents.

[Cory S]

While this IS cool, it may lead some to believe sideloading the app is somehow more difficult than clicking a download link, opening your download folder, and installing it If you're a fan of auto install, great. I've had enough auto installed app "updates" that completely ruined the app so I tend to read a review or two and make a decision. My 2 cents.

Sideloading didn't work for me.

[ConTejas]

Sideloading didn't work for me.

Care to elaborate? What did you do and from which link? I've done it so many times without issue

[Cory S]

Care to elaborate? What did you do and from which link? I've done it so many times without issue

Same, I have done it on my own phone wiht no issue...but I just tried it on my Fiance's new Gnex and I get the message about the carrier not supporting it. I have tried 1.5-R79-v5.apk along with several others with no luck.

[ConTejas]

Same, I have done it on my own phone wiht no issue...but I just tried it on my Fiance's new Gnex and I get the message about the carrier not supporting it. I have tried 1.5-R79-v5.apk along with several others with no luck.

That's odd, man. I just flashed CNA 3.6.6 and then newest gWallet without a hitch.

[ConTejas]

Same, I have done it on my own phone wiht no issue...but I just tried it on my Fiance's new Gnex and I get the message about the carrier not supporting it. I have tried 1.5-R79-v5.apk along with several others with no luck.

Did you have "unknown sources" checked in the security settings?

[downtownjeff]

I just used this method and have wallet 1.5-R81-v4 working on my phone. Also reverted back to the original build.prop


EDIT: Flashed liquidsmooth JB V2.0 RC5 and lost wallet. The above method did not work with the new ROM. Found the answer here:
post #690 Formula84 has a fix

[schmidro]

OK this was genius, worked like a charm and made me feel so much safer than loading someone elses app that then looks at my credit card numbers. THANKS A LOT.