Tuesday, May 29, 2012

PSA: Resetting your phone risks upsetting Google Wallet, unless you do it right

PSA: Resetting your phone risks upsetting Google Wallet, unless you do it right

Spare a thought for Google Wallet users who have learned this the hard way, but at least you won't have to fall into the same little-known trap. Essentially, if you have a Galaxy Nexus, HTC EVO 4G LTE or any other compatible handset and you perform a factory reset, there's a high chance you'll spoil the secure element that is designed to protect your NFC chip from tampering. This disables Google Wallet and it seems there's no fix once that happens, other than calling up a friendly (and hopefully interactive) customer service agent.

Engadget, PSA: Resetting your phone risks upsetting Google Wallet, unless you do it right

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