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16-07-2018 05:36 PM - edited 16-07-2018 05:37 PM
I am at the end of my patience with Google Pay, it's useless. Can anyone recommend an alternative that can be used in Huawei phones?
God I wish VF hadn't scrapped Vodafone Wallet!
Samsung A52S 5G - SM-A528B/DS
Android Version - 12 One UI version 4.1
Last Update 19.4.22
Build- SP1A.210812.016/A528BXXS1CVD1
Baseband- A528BXXUiCVC4
Nova Launcher. Chrome browser.
My phone history (back to 1997!):
Huawei P30, P20, VF Smart V8, Note 4, S4, S2, Tocco Ultra, F490, P300, E250, RAZR v3, Timeport 250, A300, Star-Tac
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04-10-2018 05:34 PM
I appear to have resolved this issue now, a replacement SIM from my loval store and now it's working fine. Was obviously an issue with the SIM, the NFC chip developing a fault or something. Anyway, happy days now!
Samsung A52S 5G - SM-A528B/DS
Android Version - 12 One UI version 4.1
Last Update 19.4.22
Build- SP1A.210812.016/A528BXXS1CVD1
Baseband- A528BXXUiCVC4
Nova Launcher. Chrome browser.
My phone history (back to 1997!):
Huawei P30, P20, VF Smart V8, Note 4, S4, S2, Tocco Ultra, F490, P300, E250, RAZR v3, Timeport 250, A300, Star-Tac
16-07-2018 06:31 PM
I use Android Pay and haven't experienced any negative issues with it.
On a side note as I use Samsung Phones I also use Samsung Pay which again I've had no issues.
What issues have you experienced @SimonWilding
Current Phone >
Samsung Galaxy s²³ Ultra 512gb Phantom Black.
17-07-2018 09:39 AM
I got it for my Samsung note when it was first available and it worked intermittently but wasn't reliable so I got VF Wallet which worked perfectly every time (with the added bonus that it works when the phone is off or out of battery which is very useful).
When VFW ceased I tried GP again and it worked fine for a week or so but hasn't worked since. I had done nothing to the app or the phone but it wouldn't work anywhere.
I've followed Google's advice in uninstalling and reinstalling the app, holding the phone against the terminal for longer and in different positions, but still no joy. I've also recently had an Android update and I was hoping this might sort any firmware issues out but, again, nothing,.
The only alternative I can think of is that the NFC antennae is not working for some reason, Is there a way of testing this?
Samsung A52S 5G - SM-A528B/DS
Android Version - 12 One UI version 4.1
Last Update 19.4.22
Build- SP1A.210812.016/A528BXXS1CVD1
Baseband- A528BXXUiCVC4
Nova Launcher. Chrome browser.
My phone history (back to 1997!):
Huawei P30, P20, VF Smart V8, Note 4, S4, S2, Tocco Ultra, F490, P300, E250, RAZR v3, Timeport 250, A300, Star-Tac
17-07-2018 11:57 AM
Have a look at this thread. It seems to be a known issue and there's a workround:
https://forum.vodafone.co.uk/t5/Android/Google-Pay-Huawei-P20-Pro/td-p/2598765
17-07-2018 12:15 PM
Hi yes, we exchanged messages on thsat thread. My issue is slightly different, I can select GP as the default, which was the issue raised by the OP on that thread, but it just doesn't word - no error messages just no reaction at all
Samsung A52S 5G - SM-A528B/DS
Android Version - 12 One UI version 4.1
Last Update 19.4.22
Build- SP1A.210812.016/A528BXXS1CVD1
Baseband- A528BXXUiCVC4
Nova Launcher. Chrome browser.
My phone history (back to 1997!):
Huawei P30, P20, VF Smart V8, Note 4, S4, S2, Tocco Ultra, F490, P300, E250, RAZR v3, Timeport 250, A300, Star-Tac
17-07-2018 03:24 PM
I had an issue yesterday. The terminal said something like "card not compatible", which may have meant Google Pay not compatible, or I may have omitted to unlock the phone (which I think you have to do to make GP work?) It had worked elsewhere an hour or so earlier.
18-07-2018 08:13 AM
Mine hasn't been working for weeks, no error messages, just no reaction at all. Phone is awake and unlocked.
I've downloaded several NFC testing apps which all say everything is fine.
I just give up, I miss Vodafone Wallet
Samsung A52S 5G - SM-A528B/DS
Android Version - 12 One UI version 4.1
Last Update 19.4.22
Build- SP1A.210812.016/A528BXXS1CVD1
Baseband- A528BXXUiCVC4
Nova Launcher. Chrome browser.
My phone history (back to 1997!):
Huawei P30, P20, VF Smart V8, Note 4, S4, S2, Tocco Ultra, F490, P300, E250, RAZR v3, Timeport 250, A300, Star-Tac
18-07-2018 10:41 AM
There are reports that, if you enrol in the beta program for Google Play Services and download that, the problem is fixed. Have you tried that?
18-07-2018 11:40 AM
Yes I have enrolled and have the "beta" tab at the top of the screen, when I go into it I have the Gogle Play Services app installed but all my other apps show under the "installed" tabs. I can't find a Google Pay beta app to download.
Samsung A52S 5G - SM-A528B/DS
Android Version - 12 One UI version 4.1
Last Update 19.4.22
Build- SP1A.210812.016/A528BXXS1CVD1
Baseband- A528BXXUiCVC4
Nova Launcher. Chrome browser.
My phone history (back to 1997!):
Huawei P30, P20, VF Smart V8, Note 4, S4, S2, Tocco Ultra, F490, P300, E250, RAZR v3, Timeport 250, A300, Star-Tac
18-07-2018 02:51 PM
It seems you have to update Google Play Services after enrolling in Beta. I'm not sure how you do that (although you do sometimes see it updating by itself). Have you tried clearing data for the app (the only thing you'll lose is any settings you've changed from default)? Does that kick start it? There are reports elsewhere that the beta trick solves the Pay compatibility issue.