03-07-2017 05:13 PM
Hi,
I purchased my present Note 5 via an offshore provider - China/Hong Kong? - about a year ago. In all other respects it is 100% UK compatible and connects to all networks, Android Pay etc. However, I'm about to get a Gear S3 which (apparently) can't use Android Pay so have been looking into the Samsung Pay app.
The version on my Note 5 states "currently available in the UAE only". There is no obvious link on the device to update the app and I can't uninstall it to do a reinstall. The Samsung website states that Pay is now in operation in the UK and suggests go to settings/about/software update/check for update/OK. I don't seem to have a software update option on my device? (The Android OS was only just updated yesterday and is on Version 7.0) Samsung website links just send me around a couple of screens and then either back to the main support page or to the front page.
Can anyone suggest a method of installing or updating Samsung Pay with the UK version on my Note 5 even though I appear to have the app already on my phone but not set up for UK banks? Or is there a workaround of some sort?
Many thanks,
Bob
03-07-2017 08:00 PM
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03-07-2017 08:44 PM
Thanks BoB. Have downloaded phoneinfo, what should I be looking for?
Thanks,
Bob
03-07-2017 09:35 PM
You're welcome.
Launch the app and swipe the screen to the CsC Code and note what it says your on.
Then use Google to see what it is.
For example mine is Btu which is a Samsung supplied phone.
Daily Driver > Samsung Galaxy s²⁴ Ultra 512Gb ~ Titanium Black.
The advice I offer is my own and does not represent Samsung’s position.
I'm here to help. " This is the way. "
03-07-2017 10:22 PM
Thanks. Turns out it's OJV which = AFR ECT FWD KEN KOR TMC TUR XFA XFC and XFE
(KENYA NIGERIA ALGERIA TURKEY and SOUTH AFRICA. I think one of those codes represents United Arab Emirates which would explain the notification I get.
I don't want to have to reset the device but I think that is necessary if I wanted to change to the UK CSC? I might just have to do without Samsung pay for the time being?
Many thanks for your help so far.
Bob
04-07-2017 05:35 AM
No worries.
It wouldn't be a reset ie factory reset but instead a case of putting a UK custom Rom on it which isn't as easy as it sounds and does cone with possible issues.
Check out xdadevelopers site for help and advice if you ever wish to go down that route.
Daily Driver > Samsung Galaxy s²⁴ Ultra 512Gb ~ Titanium Black.
The advice I offer is my own and does not represent Samsung’s position.
I'm here to help. " This is the way. "
04-07-2017 08:56 PM
Thanks again for your help BoB. I'll just leave it for now and see if it becomes available at some stage.
Very helpful!
Bob