I noticed on GSM ARENA the specs for the Skyrocket phone say it has NFC.
So I got really excited, but then when I tried to use it, I realized it does not, in fact work.
ATT apparently marked it as not-present and disabled it. (Two problems.)
Anyhow, I found out how to enable it, and I wrote a quick Android App to verify it is present.
I did take a chance and used the Note hack as the model numbers were very close to being the same. I theorized the hardware was mostly the same, excepting the screen.
I searched and apparently nobody has announced doing this before.
The thread used was here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1545751
The tool to test NFC on Skyrocket SGH-i727 is here.
Its already enabled on the ICS leaks we have.
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Where is the nfc built in on our phones?? I kno on the note its built into the battery cover
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Its on the battery itself. If you remove the sticker on the battery you can see the antenna
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I read ICS has a bug where it can't initialize NFC tags.
This candhelp people on 3.x get their NFC working.
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NFC in the Skyrocket is on a chip inside the unit itself. Only the antenna for the NFC chip is located on the battery.
NFC was disables by AT&T in stock GB builds, however some custom ROMS, such as Alien, enabled it.
The 4.0X ICS releases (leaks) for the skyrocket have fully functioning NFC capabilities.
Specific phones did (or maybe) still do have an NFC bug (Verizon's Nexus) phone couldn't handle certain types of formatted tags, but the SkyRocket hasn't had this or any other problem NFC related that I am aware of.
I'm writing an NFC application.
I'll plan to upgrade to Alien in the near future. Sounds like fun.
Just the thought of putting a tag on the nightstand, in the car, ... I can do so much with it, but none the apps out there (even Samsung TecTiles App and NFC Task Launcher) do what I want to do. Not that I can run TecTiles on my phone version.
I'm currently running SKY ICS 4.2F-3B with the UCLE2 radio.
I use NFC tags in the car, at work and at home with an app called NFC Task Launcher.
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What distance can they be read?
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Promethyl said:
What distance can they be read?
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My handset does not read the NFC tag until it is within approximately 1cm.
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What distance can they be read?
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It's very close range by the nature of NFC itself. Depending on if you have a case on the phone, and which case it is, you might need to actually hold the phone to the tag and keep it there for a second. Stock NFC in the skyrocket, regardless of which ROM, gives an audible tone when reading a tag. A file is floating around XDA that will disable the tone, but it is nice to know if the tag was read correct or if there was an error.
How are you guys able to get the NFC to work? I can enable it but when I use NFC apps I get a secure settings needed.
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How are you guys able to get the NFC to work? I can enable it but when I use NFC apps I get a secure settings needed.
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Are you using apps that require secure settings (secure eliment)? If so, it has nothing to do with NFC, it has to do with the app.
I want it to work so bad on cm
CM9 Skyrocket
To answer your question, yes. So which app would allow me to use NFC with out the secure elements?
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Can anyone share where you purchased your tags from? I would like a handful of reliable tags but cant figure out where to get them from.
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got mine from ebay just google there are plenty of places that sells tags for cheap.
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To answer your question, yes. So which app would allow me to use NFC with out the secure elements?
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None. The Skyrocket does not have a secure eliment. There are several threads about this already.
bobgodd said:
Can anyone share where you purchased your tags from? I would like a handful of reliable tags but cant figure out where to get them from.
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Bought mine here:
http://tagsfordroid.com/tags/Home.html
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None.
Bought mine here:
http://tagsfordroid.com/tags/Home.html
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+1 on the tagsfordroid
Those are the ones I use, too.
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I tried this on mine, and it didn't work oh well, guess I'll wait for the the official ICS update.
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What are the goodies found in Market by my fellow users?
Is anyone used nfc yet?
Has anyone used nfc to pay in stores?
What apps do you use for nfc and why?
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to my understanding the phone does in fact have NFC but it is disabled. Who knows when it will be enabled via official software/firmware updates.
so just pretend it does not have NFC, as, it doesn't.. yet..
Devs are implementing the ability to turn nfc on and off in custom roms. Custom roms with this will have the setting. In menu settings wireless and networks. The cm7 rom has this
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Devs are implementing the ability to turn nfc on and off in custom roms. Custom roms with this will have the setting. In menu settings wireless and networks. The cm7 rom has this
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Yes i m running BeastMOD and it has the option i would like to use this as payment method in stores.
I don't understand what you mean by it turned off. Do you guys not have the option to enable it within "settings"?
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The stock rom does not allow us to turn on the nfc. There is no nfc option in it
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The stock rom does not allow us to turn on the nfc. There is no nfc option in it
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I guess AT&T got you guys locked down quite a bit.
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I guess AT&T got you guys locked down quite a bit.
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If the Rogers version has it enabled, how hard would it be to enable it on AT&T's based on the Rogers version?
I am using BoneSTOCKeteer rom by playin4sheezy on my AT&T version, and you can enable/disable NFC. I didnt do any more than check to see if it could be done though.
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I am using BoneSTOCKeteer rom by playin4sheezy on my AT&T version, and you can enable/disable NFC. I didnt do any more than check to see if it could be done though.
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Yeah that one is based off of the Rogers ROM. I've already tested the NFC feature and it works fine so it should work for you guys too if you're using BoneStocketeer
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Yeah that one is based off of the Rogers ROM. I've already tested the NFC feature and it works fine so it should work for you guys too if you're using BoneStocketeer
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how did you test it?
On my Rogers phone, I saw the option to turn it on so I did. Never really tested it until one day my phone kept beeping. I looked at it and it scanned something. I realized it was scanning the chip on my credit card since I put my phone on top of my wallet.
I've turned it off since. I don't really know what else I can scan at this point.
The Galaxy Nexus demos of ICS showed NFC being used between those phones. I am sure this will become active for us Yanks once the official ICS firmware becomes available, if you are stock that is.
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The Galaxy Nexus demos of ICS showed NFC being used between those phones. I am sure this will become active for us Yanks once the official ICS firmware becomes available, if you are stock that is.
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It is active now for our GSIIs. No need to wait for ICS. Watch this YouTube video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vpjg5SD0qM
I use zoompass to pay by nfc at places they take mastercard paypass...it works well only problem is its like paypal, you have to replenish your account to pay
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I use zoompass to pay by nfc at places they take mastercard paypass...it works well only problem is its like paypal, you have to replenish your account to pay
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ya but that's for Canadian what bout something like that to use in US.
These are on a stock skyrocket... Can I enable nfc without a custom rom/kernel?
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ya but that's for Canadian what bout something like that to use in US.
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i think if ATT doesnt want you to have NFC on an NFC phone you might have a little problem
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I use zoompass to pay by nfc at places they take mastercard paypass...it works well only problem is its like paypal, you have to replenish your account to pay
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I have zoompass also. I tried to read the nfc tag on the zoompass card with my GSII but nothing happens.
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These are on a stock skyrocket... Can I enable nfc without a custom rom/kernel?
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No! not unless you have custom rom that will let you use it!
I have seen, for the Nexus for example, a way to remove/change the Verizon Wireless text next to the date in the notification pull down by pushing an edited spn-conf.xml to /system/etc.. but it did not work for the SGS3 it seems.
Anyone have another idea?
Taking it from your signature, it appears that you are already rooted. Since that is the case, it may be worthwhile flashing a custom ROM. You can take roms that are based off of the Stock TouchWiz firmware that came with the phone, such as SynergyROM or Bean's Custom Stock, to name a couple. If memory serves me correctly, those roms get rid of the carrier label. Then there are AOSP based roms, such as Cyanogenmod or AOKP. In AOKP, there is an option to change the carrier label, but you can only do it once.
Thanks.. but ROMS are not my thing, I like to do small custom tweaks, mods, hacks like this. I am sure it can be done outside of a full ROM, like the Nexus and many other phones can, it is just a matter of finding the right hack to do it. Heck, I know there is an app you can pay for that will do this, but there must be a manual hack.
You need to either edit the strings.xml or tw_notification_extended.xml
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You need to either edit the strings.xml or tw_notification_extended.xml
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which I think means apk tool and compile/decompile, no? Yeah, if I cannot do it with root explorer or Ninjamorph, I have to pass.
Search for an app named ccname. It should do what you are looking for
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Search for an app named ccname. It should do what you are looking for
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no can find. was removed from market and all links references I find in Google are old. even ones here are DOA. App was last updated well over a year ago.
I'm not sure if it's compatible with the S III, but look into the carrier name change app by conap (xda dev). I think the actual apk was called ccname or something. You just type in what you want in place of the carrier label and it'll cycle through airplane mode and voila.
I used it for my Droid Eris without any problems. I see no reason why it wouldn't work for the S III.
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Taehee. said:
I'm not sure if it's compatible with the S III, but look into the carrier name change app by conap (xda dev). I think the actual apk was called ccname or something. You just type in what you want in place of the carrier label and it'll cycle through airplane mode and voila.
I used it for my Droid Eris without any problems. I see no reason why it wouldn't work for the S III.
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read a few posts above yours
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read a few posts above yours
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Here you are
http://i.minus.com/1344707357/8JbJnROOp7GTGJWCcGoalQ/inJMXsJ6zwNQo.apk
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It didn't work for me.
I'm G1 stock, rooted+BusyBox odexed with this installed: custom blueui
nope, not working with the s3/
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Here you are
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Thanks tried to find on Google & evertvlink is old as it looks like the app is abandon. I will try it but given the above posters I'd say its a no go.
I recently bought the oem Samsung infuse car dock. The dock is suppose to automatically switch the phone into car mode once the app is downloaded. Well it doesn't do this. I am currently rooted on stock Rom 2.3.5. I understand this function is built into the stock Rom for the skyrocket and may be built into a different build. What I am looking for is automatic switching to car mode once inserted into dock and audio out via the charging port. I know there is a Rom out there that supports the car dock. And I'm ready to flash it. Does anyone have any idea of a Rom that supports the car dock functions?
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Reported
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Lolz, damm you all over this
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What exactly does this mean?
I am curious too, what is he reporting and who is he reporting to? Is he some kind of a mole for the fbi or the cia?
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He thinks he's a mod, just look at all his post. They are all 1 word post. What's the word you say, reported. He's reporting to either prbassplayer or kennethpen. As for mole, yes, he's got nothing better to do than just come on here and post 1 word responses.
I don't see how this is in violation of anything. He's asking a question in the Q & A section. As for searching there's nothing on here that answers this question. The other theads talk about using apks.
Now to answer this question, have not seen a rom with a built in features, the rom I'm on came with Robin from the play store.
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He thinks he's a mod, just look at all his post. They are all 1 word post. What's the word you say, reported. He's reporting to either prbassplayer or the other mod. As for mole, yes, he's got nothing better to do than just come on here and post 1 word responses.
I don't see how this is in violation of anything. He's asking a question in the Q & A section. As for searching there's nothing on here that answers this question. The other theads talk about using apks.
Now to answer this question, have not seen a rom with a built in features, the rom I'm on came with Robin from the play store.
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It was in general genius
Also if it wasn't for my reporting this place would be chaos as noobs would post everywhere not search not read not follow the rules and I for one won't have it
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That thread talks about apks hes asking for roms that have the built in feature. Once again you jump on people instead of reading and understanding what's being said or asked.
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That thread talks about apks hes asking for roms that have the built in feature. Once again you jump on people instead of reading and understanding what's being said or asked.
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I did read it and understand either way its a question it was in the general section I had it moved
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What app did you download?
Its not necessarily a "ROM" that makes the car dock "work" . Yes there is an option to set audio out in the dock settings for samsung stock roms(though it has yet to be functional). I use the dock in conjunction with google car home(when i insert the phone into the dock it automatically sets it in car mode and you can customize what apps you want on it), one of the threads has info on it so search my friend.
Entropy512(Elite Recognized Developer for Infuse 4g) provides some insight into the dock
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In the case of Infuse and other devices which have proper dock support, the dock is specifically detected by the device based on the value of the resistor between the ID pin and ground. The state of USB pins 2 and 3 don't matter as these aren't even routed to the device - those pins get routed by the dock to the audio output jack, and the device routes audio to those pins when the ID resistor indicates a dock is present.
In this case the Skyrocket appears not to be handling dock presence at all.
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If you download the MajickXperian Rom it will automatically open an app when a certain device is connected so I would guess that it will work perfectly. It opens Play Music everytime I plug in my headphones without a hitch.
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iceman012284 said:
If you download the MajickXperian Rom it will automatically open an app when a certain device is connected so I would guess that it will work perfectly. It opens Play Music everytime I plug in my headphones without a hitch.
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Thank you for that idea lol I use a 3.5mil on my vw premium 7 stereo I didn't even think of that
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iceman012284 said:
If you download the MajickXperian Rom it will automatically open an app when a certain device is connected so I would guess that it will work perfectly. It opens Play Music everytime I plug in my headphones without a hitch.
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Quick OT here, because I've seen this enough and it makes me laugh every time:
(e)Xperian is a credit bureau.
Xperiance is a ROM.
Get it straight. :laugh:
Seriously though, I'm liking the idea of a car dock that automatically opens an app when you plug in...
T.J. Bender said:
Quick OT here, because I've seen this enough and it makes me laugh every time:
(e)Xperian is a credit bureau.
Xperiance is a ROM.
Get it straight. :laugh:
Seriously though, I'm liking the idea of a car dock that automatically opens an app when you plug in...
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Tj I told you xperiance all the way bro
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T.J. Bender said:
Quick OT here, because I've seen this enough and it makes me laugh every time:
(e)Xperian is a credit bureau.
Xperiance is a ROM.
Get it straight. :laugh:
Seriously though, I'm liking the idea of a car dock that automatically opens an app when you plug in...
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Yeah I'm on my phone. User error lol.
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Hello,
I have a stock rooted Blaze 4G. In the Settings, I make sure that NFC is enabled, but it does not seem to work. I downloaded a bunch of NFC apps, and none of them could pick up any RFID tags (e.g., parking meters, work badge, US passport, etc). The battery states that it has NFC.
After I rooted my phone, I got rid of a lot of T-Mobile bloatware, so I am wondering whether I could delete something that would affect NFC.
I do not know if it is a software or hardware bug and whether this is a bug at all, so I would really appreciate any suggestions or comments. Thank you.
im running tweaked 1.6 and nfc works for me... you ha e to enable in settings and use an app but i can send bookmarks and contacts and data between phones at least.. i havent found any tags to scan yet...
if youre thinking that you might have dumped some apps that you need, i would reccomend flashing tweaked, it is unbloated and smooth....
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if youre thinking that you might have dumped some apps that you need, i would reccomend flashing tweaked, it is unbloated and smooth....
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Thanks, I will try Tweaked 1.6.
Who has actually used their NFC for anything...?
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im buying a sheet of stickers off ebay and i wanna use them to rick-roll unsuspecting by sticking them on things that have scan codes...lol
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I tried Tweaked v1.6, and the NFC still did not work I could still try to flash the stock ROM, but I really doubt it would work either. I guess it is a hardware defect, and unfortunately, I cannot bring it back to T-mobile as I left them a while ago. I do not really use NFC often (apart from SF parking meters), but it is nice to have a fully functioning phone.
nfc on android phones only works with a frequency of 13.56 mhz so perhaps the tags you are scanning are on a dif frequency
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nfc on android phones only works with a frequency of 13.56 mhz so perhaps the tags you are scanning are on a dif frequency
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The US passport works on 13.56 MHz frequency, but my phone cannot pick it up. Parking meters clearly say NFC, and my phone cannot pick them up either, so I have to enter the long number manually.
my phone doesnt even have NFC
my battery says near field communication on it, and the option to turn it on is in wireless and network settings... did you by any chance change your battery?
i have deffinately sent stuff between phones, but havent found a tag to scan yet...
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my battery says near field communication on it, and the option to turn it on is in wireless and network settings... did you by any chance change your battery?
i have deffinately sent stuff between phones, but havent found a tag to scan yet...
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Yes, the battery is stock, and it says Near Field Communication. I have not tried to use it to communicate between phones, but that is not what I would use it for on a daily basis anyway.
Just switched from hyperdrive to LS I am not seeing NFC am I missing something or can this be added some how?
It is under settings, wireless, more, click the nfc on.
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Not there. Airplane mode, VPN, tethering, mobile networks.
This also clean install and NFC worked fine under hyperdrive 13
Not really sure. I have it under the tether option for my settings
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Got it working, reinstalled and did google wallet first thing. Must have done something wrong.. Working fine now in liquidsmooth.
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Got it working, reinstalled and did google wallet first thing. Must have done something wrong.. Working fine now in liquidsmooth.
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Do you have a lot of places that accept Google wallet around you. My area has one so I have held off on wallet for now.
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Do you have a lot of places that accept Google wallet around you. My area has one so I have held off on wallet for now.
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Lots of places here I use an app called PayPass to find them here.. McD's, Gas stations, CVS, BP lots of places around me take it. I use it at least once a day for something. lol People are always amazed when my phone pays the bill.. haha