Google Wallet on ATT S3?

[pcguys]

I was sad when I didn't see my ATT S3 on the Google Wallet OK list at:
Google Wallet - get it now

(Hoping it's just an oversight)

Any word on when I'll be able to tap my phone to buy a happy-meal at McDonalds?

BTW, is it be too cheesy and show-off-y to tap my phone to buy my double-cheese burger at McDonalds? (Just because I can, should I)?

Thanks,

Mike

 

[sniffs]

I think this has more to do with AT&T. They and Verizon and some card companies are coming out with ISIS, which is a GW competitor so they are blocking it on the phones. Sucks..

 

[pcguys]

any guess as to how long before I can tap my phone and pay for a burger?

can't wait!

Mike

 

[jcp007]

Call me old-fashioned...financial account information on your phone is like inviting identity theft.. with the convenience comes the risk...I store no financial information or confidential personal information on any device that I have ever owned.

 

[jeffreii]

Call me old-fashioned...financial account information on your phone is like inviting identity theft.. with the convenience comes the risk...I store no financial information or confidential personal information on any device that I have ever owned.

You're old-fashioned!

Seriously though as long as its encrypted and password protecting it should be safe. That makes it easier to steal my wallet, or these days, hack into my bank.

I doubt we'll ever see AT&T allowing Google Wallet so your only choice is probably a custom ROM that supports it.

 

[dervari]

Google Wallet is now available in the Play Store for AT&T. Maybe they are re-thinking....

 

[Shadowtc]

With this toturial you could get google wallet now if your rooted.

Www.tekkid.com/2012/07/howto-install-google-wallet-on-at.html?m=1
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2

 

[pcguys]

Indeed, google wallet just showed up in the play store on my S3.

I downloaded it and installed it, but it said "unfortunately, google wallet is not yet available on your device or mobile network".

DAMN!

I'm not rooted (and don't see a need to be on this S3). For now, I'll just use my Chase mastercard PayPass :-(

Mike

 

[Devost]

I called Google and they said they expected to support this device on this carrier. No idea when.

 

[pcguys]

Google has a phone?

 

[Mac.World]

Call me old-fashioned...financial account information on your phone is like inviting identity theft.. with the convenience comes the risk...I store no financial information or confidential personal information on any device that I have ever owned.

I think it is cute that you believe that means your financial and confidential info is safe. NFC is as safe as your credit cards. I'm guessing you use credit or debit cards, right? And I'm guessing you know they have your financial and even personal info on them?

 

[mfriedman79]

Why are AT&T and Verizon even allowed to block Google Wallet? It would be like HP/Samsung/Apple/etc selling you a laptop, but when you went to buy something online with American Express and it gets denied because they have a contract with Mastercard. Or if you couldn't shop online using Firefox and use a Discover card because the only support AMEX. It's ridiculous. There is nothing involved in Google Wallet that requires carrier authorization. It would be a different story if they didn't want to partner with GW for carrier authorized billing though the app, but they should not be able to block us from using it if we choose.

 

[pcguys]

well said. Great analogy. If there ever was a case calling out for ftc, this is it.

indeed: how can they get away with that?

 

[jcp007]

Point taken but why give the less than ethical in society more opportunities to steal. When my credit cards are in my wallet or on account with a retailer like Amazon, I feel that I have some measure of control even if it is only an illusion. Since getting my first smartphone several years ago, I have only stored contact information and calendars as well as to-do lists. I do realize that, at some point, I will have to give in and jump on the wagon. Just not ready yet.

Sent From My Samsung Galaxy S III Handheld Device

 

[lesir]

downloaded app, but pop-up tells me it is not compatible with my GALAXY S3 and "not supported" "Unfortunately, Google Wallet is not yet available for your device or mobile network" then why does it work on AT&T Nexus?
here is some news i read online published June 29th:

U.S. mobile operator AT&T is seeking to offer other NFC services besides payments when

it launches its mobile wallet—services that could include transit and event ticketing, digital door keys for offices, homes and hotel rooms and airline boarding passes.
so my guess is AT&T will not support Google Wallet
(see link):
http://nfctimes.com/news/att-plans-offer-range-nfc-services-seeks-hire-tsm

 

[pcguys]

ATT don't "support" google latitude (they have their own family locator service they sell).

They shouldn't be allow to block competitors.

I don't want ATT's support, I just want them to get out of my way and let me play with NFC and wallet !!

Mike

 

[screen name]

Confused AT&T will support Google wallet on nexus but not in S3, sound like we are misinformed?

 

[DallasFlier]

I think it is cute that you believe that means your financial and confidential info is safe. NFC is as safe as your credit cards. I'm guessing you use credit or debit cards, right? And I'm guessing you know they have your financial and even personal info on them?

Point taken but why give the less than ethical in society more opportunities to steal. When my credit cards are in my wallet or on account with a retailer like Amazon, I feel that I have some measure of control even if it is only an illusion. Since getting my first smartphone several years ago, I have only stored contact information and calendars as well as to-do lists. I do realize that, at some point, I will have to give in and jump on the wagon. Just not ready yet.

Agreed, Covart. I always find it humorous when someone says they'll never buy something online, or in this case will never use their phone and NFC to do so - but those same people think nothing of giving the minimum-wage waitress at the local restaurant their credit card to take into the back room for 10 minutes.

So, jcp, I guess the "less ethical in society" somehow doesn't include those waiters/waitresses or store clerks that you hand your card over to without ever a second thought? I'm not specifically knocking waiters/waitresses/clerks as a class - but your odds of identity theft are at least as great there as from NFC on your phone, I'd almost guarantee.

Identity theft is an issue, for sure. But putting your head in the sand and refusing to adopt new technology isn't the way to effectively combat it.

 

[pcguys]

The best investment I made to protect me from identity theft is a security freeze from each of the 3 credit b's.

For $30 (total cost), I locked down my credit reports with a pin. No one can open up credit in my name unless the freeze is un-frozen using my pin.

This is much better than a credit monitoring service which only alerts you AFTER someone has opened up credit in your name.

Mike

 

[Scythe55]

Latitude was pre-installed on our phones. Latitude works on our ATT S3's. (not rooted...............yet. I want my GW)