Getting spending up without the Mint
Sep 11, 2012, 1:29 pm
#2971
Join Date: May 2007
Location: DEN
Programs: DL PM, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,816
Google detects which device you have.
You can't manually select which one.
If you have never connected to google play without your device, no device will be listed, and if it's not listed, see previous point about not being able to add it manually.
If the device you use is not compatible (or you have none at all), google play won't let you download it.
Not saying there isn't potentially a back door way to get around this, but, I will say I certainly don't know of it, and my playing around and searching for about an hour last night did not reveal any.
You can't manually select which one.
If you have never connected to google play without your device, no device will be listed, and if it's not listed, see previous point about not being able to add it manually.
If the device you use is not compatible (or you have none at all), google play won't let you download it.
Not saying there isn't potentially a back door way to get around this, but, I will say I certainly don't know of it, and my playing around and searching for about an hour last night did not reveal any.
Sep 11, 2012, 1:30 pm
#2972
Suspended
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 2,998
Yup, I was thinking of phones, not tablets. All my phones are conected at the provider so it didn't orccur to me that you'd need to physically link a device.
Sep 11, 2012, 1:56 pm
#2974
Join Date: May 2008
Programs: AA PLT 2MM
Posts: 2,026
Unfortunately, looks like my phone (MyTouch 3G Slide, AKA, HTC Expresso) is going to be a pain to root (I'm on 2.2.1). Probably a good idea to eventually do, but, for purposes of this exercise (and time constraints), it does seem finding a store with a generous return policy on tablets is the better approach (for me).
Sep 11, 2012, 2:08 pm
#2975
Join Date: May 2007
Location: DEN
Programs: DL PM, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,816
That would make sense. Thanks.
Unfortunately, looks like my phone (MyTouch 3G Slide, AKA, HTC Expresso) is going to be a pain to root (I'm on 2.2.1). Probably a good idea to eventually do, but, for purposes of this exercise (and time constraints), it does seem finding a store with a generous return policy on tablets is the better approach (for me).
Unfortunately, looks like my phone (MyTouch 3G Slide, AKA, HTC Expresso) is going to be a pain to root (I'm on 2.2.1). Probably a good idea to eventually do, but, for purposes of this exercise (and time constraints), it does seem finding a store with a generous return policy on tablets is the better approach (for me).
Sep 11, 2012, 2:09 pm
#2976
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 377
Thanks for the info on returns.
Funny thing is... the value of the $8000 spend could be worth the value of buying the tablet anyway (i.e BC -> AMEX + Card Spend). Seems like $112 cashback + 8000 points. So, even if you don't return the tablet, you're likely still ahead.
Funny thing is... the value of the $8000 spend could be worth the value of buying the tablet anyway (i.e BC -> AMEX + Card Spend). Seems like $112 cashback + 8000 points. So, even if you don't return the tablet, you're likely still ahead.
Sep 11, 2012, 3:32 pm
#2978
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 20
This Google wallet prepaid card thing got my attention because I just bought a nexus 7 and I am also getting a card with a 3k spend . The card should be arriving in the mail in a few days, so I should make it under the wire. I probably won't spend any of the 3k I put on the card -- I'll just ask Google for a refund. Has anybody used the Google card, or got a refund?
Sep 11, 2012, 3:34 pm
#2979
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 766
I have the ATT version of this phone which is a little different but here is a quick google search on doing it with the verizon version
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2011/12...exus-easy-way/
also might want to check out xda forums under the verizon galaxy nexus section and see if there is a newer way to do it. it's pretty easy to root and unlock the bootloader and it can always be reversed.
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2011/12...exus-easy-way/
also might want to check out xda forums under the verizon galaxy nexus section and see if there is a newer way to do it. it's pretty easy to root and unlock the bootloader and it can always be reversed.
Sep 11, 2012, 4:13 pm
#2983
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 670
Are there any reports on:
(1) Whether adding funds posts as purchase or CA?
(2) Whether Visa GCs can be used to add funds? (this one could really leverage the deal)
Time is running out. I will try to give one or both a shot ASAP but if anyone already knows, a PM would be appreciated.
(1) Whether adding funds posts as purchase or CA?
(2) Whether Visa GCs can be used to add funds? (this one could really leverage the deal)
Time is running out. I will try to give one or both a shot ASAP but if anyone already knows, a PM would be appreciated.
Sep 11, 2012, 4:44 pm
#2984
Join Date: May 2007
Location: DEN
Programs: DL PM, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,816
if you follow the steps you shouldn't brick your phone. I'd double check over at xda for the easiest way to root your version. They should have a thing you download, plug your phone in and just click and it does everything for you.