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NFC Contactless payments with Android!

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  • 12-04-2016 2:02pm
    #1
    RonyPonyBah
    Registered Users Posts: 309 ✭✭


    It's finally here!
    Contactless payments with boon, download the app, register and you get €5 euro free!

    It is prepaid and you can topup with your debit card (works with every bank with 3D Secure).

    It is not as convenient as Android Pay, because you have to open the app and enter your PIN, but it's better than having no way to pay when leaving your wallet at home.

    Still hoping for Android Pay to come to Ireland, but it is probably a long way to go.

    Edit: Also because you enter your PIN in the app, it is not subject to the 20€/25€ contactless limit.

    Boon Payment

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    #2
    ASOT
    Registered Users Posts: 7,733 ✭✭✭ASOT


    Doesn't work for a Smart Ultra 6 which is a bit ****e.


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    #3
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,776 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    Already posted here a while back.

    http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057578571/1

    Yeah its a shame it only works on a limited amount of approved phones. Doesn't work on rooted phones also but I guess I understand that.


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    #4
    mass_debater
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,072 ✭✭✭mass_debater


    No support for rooted or custom ROMs or Cyanogen with these is going to rule me out on any of these. I can't live without root and Xposed goodness


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    #5
    RonyPonyBah
    Registered Users Posts: 309 ✭✭RonyPonyBah


    FrostyJim wrote: »
    Already posted here a while back.

    http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057578571/1

    Yeah its a shame it only works on a limited amount of approved phones. Doesn't work on rooted phones also but I guess I understand that.

    Ahhh!! Sorry i done a quick search and didn't notice, any mods feel free to remove the post.


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    #6
    syklops
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,966 ✭✭✭✭syklops


    No support for HTC One M7.

    Also, the no support for rooted phones is a bit worrying.


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    #7
    wilser
    Registered Users Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭wilser


    ASOT wrote: »
    Doesn't work for a Smart Ultra 6 which is a bit ****e.

    Is that not it under ZTE on the device list?


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    ASOT
    Registered Users Posts: 7,733 ✭✭✭ASOT


    wilser wrote: »
    Is that not it under ZTE on the device list?

    Might be under the device list but I installed it and it didn't work that's why I posted.


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    RainyDay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,925 ✭✭✭RainyDay


    ASOT wrote: »
    Might be under the device list but I installed it and it didn't work that's why I posted.

    Me too.


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    wilser
    Registered Users Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭wilser


    ASOT wrote: »
    Might be under the device list but I installed it and it didn't work that's why I posted.

    Ah ok, am thinking of picking up a smart ultra and seen it on the list. At least I know it wont work before i shell out


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    #11
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,776 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    RainyDay wrote: »
    Me too.

    Is your device rooted?


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    Atomic Pineapple
    Registered Users Posts: 18,272 ✭✭✭✭Atomic Pineapple


    syklops wrote: »
    Also, the no support for rooted phones is a bit worrying.

    In what way? Rooted phones present a security risk, so it's entirely understandable they aren't supported.


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    RainyDay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,925 ✭✭✭RainyDay


    FrostyJim wrote: »
    Is your device rooted?

    No, definitely not - I'm a compliant wimp.


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    #14
    Xcellor
    Registered Users Posts: 2,803 ✭✭✭Xcellor


    .


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    #15
    ASOT
    Registered Users Posts: 7,733 ✭✭✭ASOT


    Xcellor wrote: »
    Yes it is.
    Select ZTE and it lists:

    Vodafone VF-995N Smart ultra 6

    I think this is the phone you are on about.

    It might say it works but it doesn't.

    20f0d673c83fa11883424f8537ffdb21.png


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    #16
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,776 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    ASOT wrote: »
    It might say it works but it doesn't.

    20f0d673c83fa11883424f8537ffdb21.png

    Got NFC enabled?


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    #17
    ASOT
    Registered Users Posts: 7,733 ✭✭✭ASOT


    FrostyJim wrote: »
    Got NFC enabled?

    Yep I used it for my leap card daily.


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    Niemoj
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭Niemoj


    I'm nearly tempted to unroot, for a fiver it seems worth the effort.


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    #19
    Curb Your Enthusiasm
    Registered Users Posts: 3,470 ✭✭✭Curb Your Enthusiasm


    No S7 support? Crazy.


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    #20
    Lenny
    Moderators, Music Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,389 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lenny


    ASOT wrote: »
    Yep I used it for my leap card daily.
    is it possible to use NFC instead of the leapcard now to travel?

    and alos the €30 limit that is in shops, how can it bypass that? I thought taht is the limit set by the shops terminal?


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    #21
    jimmycrackcorm
    Registered Users Posts: 14,331 ✭✭✭✭jimmycrackcorm


    Lenny wrote:
    is it possible to use NFC instead of the leapcard now to travel?


    no but you can top up your card using the leap app. Very handy.

    This app doesn't support the HTC one m8 despite listing multiple entries as supported


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    #22
    Lenny
    Moderators, Music Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,389 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lenny


    jimmycrackcorm wrote: »
    no but you can top up your card using the leap app. Very handy.

    This app doesn't support the HTC one m8 despite listing multiple entries as supported

    ah, so you just use your debt card to topup? do you have to go a luas leap to tag on to activate it, used to be the way if you got a refund from them?


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    #23
    Redsoxfan
    Registered Users Posts: 5,286 ✭✭✭Redsoxfan


    Is this usable in Ireland much?


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    #24
    dunworth1
    Registered Users Posts: 5,303 ✭✭✭dunworth1


    Redsoxfan wrote:
    Is this usable in Ireland much?


    Probably not considering a lot of places that have contactless still don't use it.

    Add to that the fact that you will probably have to explain the concept of using your phone to the person behind the till it'll only slow things down


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    #25
    markpb
    Registered Users Posts: 9,267 ✭✭✭markpb


    dunworth1 wrote: »
    Probably not considering a lot of places that have contactless still don't use it.

    I haven't seen any examples of this. In most places I go, they push the credit card greenish in your direction and you either insert your card or wave a contactless card at it.
    Add to that the fact that you will probably have to explain the concept of using your phone to the person behind the till it'll only slow things down

    I can imagine it'll prompt a few questions alright but generally if you want your phone nearby, the transaction will have completed before they react.


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    #26
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,167 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    When Apple Pay came out in the US the podcasts I subscribe to told of some very confused Starbucks staff members. I can imagine going into Dunnes etc and receiving a very strange look from the cashier.


    I've got hooked on using Visa Contactless while abroad, everywhere except the pubs take it. But I dont see myself not running root for a long wile so theres little hope of ditching the wallet.


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    #27
    Arbie
    Registered Users Posts: 879 ✭✭✭Arbie


    RonyPonyBah wrote: »

    Edit: Also because you enter your PIN in the app, it is not subject to the 20€/25€ contactless limit.

    The limitation is that the card machine at the till won't offer to let you pay for anything above €30 with contactless so that limit still applies.

    I used it in Dunnes on a self-service machine and in a bar recently. It takes longer than Android Pay, I had to enter my PIN twice each time, and the interface feels clunkier but it worked in the end.


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    #28
    bromley52
    Registered Users Posts: 2,808 ✭✭✭bromley52


    Niemoj wrote: »
    I'm nearly tempted to unroot, for a fiver it seems worth the effort.

    You could try the app hide my root


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    #29
    pah
    Registered Users Posts: 3,471 ✭✭✭pah


    I have this working on my galaxy note 4 rooted using the rootcloak module in xposed framework.


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    #30
    syklops
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,966 ✭✭✭✭syklops


    Atomic Pineapple wrote: »
    In what way? Rooted phones present a security risk, so it's entirely understandable they aren't supported.

    What security risk do they present?

    A more pertinent question is what security risk does a rooted phone present to this particular app? If I can read or tamper with any of the apps data when my phone is rooted, then the app has serious problems.



    Looks like I have a project for the afternoon....


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    #31
    Guffy
    Registered Users Posts: 8,046 ✭✭✭Guffy


    Whar am i lookin for at the pos so i know if it uses it. I tried it in a garage last night but no joy


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