Which app to use as a digital wallet on /e/OS?

Using /e/OS Applications
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Hi,

I recently got a Fairphone5 with /e/OS. I am looking for a digital wallet app. The one usually working on Android, Google Wallet, can be installed but is not functional: the screen is empty and it shows an error message when I select “add to wallet”:

Not yet supported: com.google.android.gms.pay.homescreen.additem.ADD_ITEM

My questions are:

  1. is there another digital wallet app that can be used on eOS?
  2. Is there a way to make Google Wallet work on eOS?
  3. If not available yet, will it be available in the near future?

Thank you - Leonos.

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Is there really no one using /e/OS who pays with their phone?? Any help on this would be really appreciated.

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Hi @Leonos,

I’m not aware of a compatibility issue concerning google wallet on /e/OS, but i’m pretty sure that if you look for a wallet in the f-droid app you’ll see plenty of alternatives that may suit you.

Concerning the google wallet, check for the google billing requests to be selected in Settings > system > microG > google play services > Allow billing request.

Hope it’ll solve your issue !!

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Thanks for the answer @VinK3645!
I had noticed that setting some time ago and switched it on, reinstalled Google Wallet etc. but it still gave me the same error when I tried to add a card to it. So unfortunately it didn’t help.

Given that this is serious stuff, I would rather try an app that has been tested and recommended by people on this forum than just test anything at random, especially since I cannot see the users reviews on App Lounge. I haven’t tried f-droid, would you recommend it instead of App Lounge?

I’m still hoping that someone out there is using a phone wallet app with e/OS/ and will show up!

Cheers - Leonos.

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Unfortunately i’m not using that kind of apps and i can’t recommend you any apps. I’m sorry that the microG settings did not help. Maybe you should open an issue on the /e/os gitlab ?

Concerning f-droid, this is an open-source app repository. It means that EVERY apps there is non-proprietary. You don’t have to fear for your data (except if you get a virus from elsewhere, f-droid is a safe repository and each app has been tested.)

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This sounds amazing as I found it very much useful and informative to be honest. Also, I have gone through this post which definitely helped me out a lot as a new member I am looking forward for more such discussions.

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Hi @VinK3645, do you mean this website: e · GitLab? I tried to create an account there but it didn’t work.

I’m still hoping for some feedback from someone, anyone, using a wallet app on e/OS/!

Thanks - Leonos.

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Google Pay will never be possible on eOS as it checks for too much criterias to be sure the device is “certified”

You need to find an app that implement HCE payment , I have not found one , I wish I had

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Yep, you can normally register and then open a post. But you may have the answer with the post above.