DrexelDragon
Android Enthusiast
Been out all day! If the rumors about the delay being about Google Wallet/Isis, then that's absurd. Verizon is out of control!
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statepenn03
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So if the Google Wallet / Verizon ISIS issue is really what is holding up the phone here's my take on it
So if Verizon released the phone right now without Google wallet I think they're afraid it'll give Google the upper hand. My reasoning is once the phone is out there Google can get their lawyers involved and get Google Wallet on the phone. If the phone isn't released Verizon has the upper hand and can get their hand in Google's pocket. Therefore I can definitely believe Wallet/ISIS could be causing the delay.
So if Verizon released the phone right now without Google wallet I think they're afraid it'll give Google the upper hand. My reasoning is once the phone is out there Google can get their lawyers involved and get Google Wallet on the phone. If the phone isn't released Verizon has the upper hand and can get their hand in Google's pocket. Therefore I can definitely believe Wallet/ISIS could be causing the delay.
statepenn03
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While the thread was down I managed to download ubuntu and install it to a usb drive to install (more like reinstall) on to two of my uncles netbooks. Also started a virus scan in safe mode on my cousins laptop. Oh the joys of the holidays and being the computer nerd in the family... ugh.
tluley51
Android Enthusiast
So basically it's "who has the bigger stick" type of delay. Ewwwww
It looks like Google wallet can be used at most of the WAWAs around me.
Completely OT: LOL. We don't have them around here, so every time I pass one, I feel compelled to say, out loud, "Waah Waah!" I'm sure others around me at the time think this is completely normal.
Oh man I miss Wawa. I was in Jersey for 4 years and loved that place!
BabyBlues
Trouble Just Finds Me!
nyg010
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Tinks
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Geez guys, I leave for a few hours to go to a company party and you guys got all rowdy? We need the nexus release before we all end up with black eyes!
Anyway, I'm off to bed, just wanted to check in to see if there was anything new. I guess not
Hope everyone's evening finishes off well!
Anyway, I'm off to bed, just wanted to check in to see if there was anything new. I guess not
Hope everyone's evening finishes off well!soccerplaya2090
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although yes that would be the best route. according to what ive read about the virtual google card is that you can add w/e amount of money to the card as long as you add at least $20. so although it wouldnt be a true credit card deal its better than having to switch to citi
Rrrracer
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Are you with SCCA or NASA?
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Android Market made Verizon's App store obsolete. Do you remember the furor a while back when everyone thought Verizon was going to force it on all of their phones? I think you are right. Google Wallet will definitely put ISIS out of business before it starts.
I dont want to sound like I mean any disrespect when I say this, because I dont. I am disappointed the thread title was changed. The source(s) are entitled to their opinion, but as others have stated, the delay is not Google wallet. We know this from simple deduction, which I will repeat what others have said: Its on the sprint nexus s, its not on the att nexus s, its not on the t-mobile nexus s, its not on the GSM unlocked USA nexus S, its not on the international nexus s, its also not on the GSM locked or unlocked galaxy nexus. Therefore we either have to say that all other carriers nationally and internationally are blocking Wallet (which is insane, but could be 1% possible because they don't have the C block Rules for the LTE spectrum like Verizon has*) or more reasonable: Google has a deal like they have with Google Voice that is sprint only.
The likely thing, as voiced by Hanette and a few others, is that corporate bureaucracy is holding back the phone. No bugs nothing else. This is likely true because the 2 or so people (participating in these forums) who have successfully got a phone activated are not reporting any bugs.
*for those that don't know the C Block rules state that Verizon, who owns that spectrum, can not block any app from running on that network/spectrum. However resonable assumption would state that it cant get that far since its obvious Google is blocking wallet themselves on their own devices via google market, meaning it hasnt reached a point where the debate even needs to step up for Verizon. Sure SURE that press release Verizon put out saying that it was because the phones need special blah blah blah was worded poorly, but we know this is not relevant till Google stops blocking wallet ON THEIR OWN devices.
-Thanks, my 2cents.
Again this isn't an attack on anybody, just my own opinion. Lets continue to have constructive debate over the topics at hand. I don't want this to cause attack at anyone because it wasn't meant that way.
The likely thing, as voiced by Hanette and a few others, is that corporate bureaucracy is holding back the phone. No bugs nothing else. This is likely true because the 2 or so people (participating in these forums) who have successfully got a phone activated are not reporting any bugs.
*for those that don't know the C Block rules state that Verizon, who owns that spectrum, can not block any app from running on that network/spectrum. However resonable assumption would state that it cant get that far since its obvious Google is blocking wallet themselves on their own devices via google market, meaning it hasnt reached a point where the debate even needs to step up for Verizon. Sure SURE that press release Verizon put out saying that it was because the phones need special blah blah blah was worded poorly, but we know this is not relevant till Google stops blocking wallet ON THEIR OWN devices.
-Thanks, my 2cents.
Again this isn't an attack on anybody, just my own opinion. Lets continue to have constructive debate over the topics at hand. I don't want this to cause attack at anyone because it wasn't meant that way.
BabyBlues
Trouble Just Finds Me!
Nope. I get so excited when I am in range of a Wawa its a requirement I stop. I don't care if I'm late or anything. MUST.GET.WAWA. although I did once drink ~144 ounces in 48 hours and couldn't smell coffee for a month without wanting to vomit.
Oops. Lol.
halon
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DrexelDragon
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Nope. I get so excited when I am in range of a Wawa its a requirement I stop. I don't care if I'm late or anything. MUST.GET.WAWA. although I did once drink ~144 ounces in 48 hours and couldn't smell coffee for a month without wanting to vomit.
Oops. Lol.
I live in South Jersey right near Philly and I could not live without my Wawa
Their buffalo chicken strip sandwiches are to DIE for!
BabyBlues
Trouble Just Finds Me!
Geez guys, I leave for a few hours to go to a company party and you guys got all rowdy? We need the nexus release before we all end up with black eyes!
Anyway, I'm off to bed, just wanted to check in to see if there was anything new. I guess not
Night!
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You?? I'm guessing there a racer lurking behind that uid of yours??
BabyBlues
Trouble Just Finds Me!
I've been to Wawa many times. I think Sheetz is way better
I saw a lot of them when I drove to Florida last year. Never stopped though. I'll remember it if I do that again
vandyman
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^^^^ That is what happens when you drink the cheap stuff.Sheetz
meek_reese
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I've been to Wawa many times. I think Sheetz is way better
Sheetz is sooo much better!
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