Device Compatibility

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In order to use the card reader, an Android device must have Bluetooth 2.0 (or higher) and support both capturing devices and peripheral card readers via Serial Port profile (SPP).
At the moment the card reader is NOT compatible with the following Android devices:
Manufacturer |
Model |
Model number(s) |
Android Version |
Samsung |
Galaxy Ace |
GT-S5830i |
2.3.6 |
Samsung |
Galaxy Ace |
GT-S5830 |
2.3.3 |
HTC |
Wildfire S |
A510E |
2.3.5 |
HTC |
Desire HD |
A9101 |
2.3.5 |
Samsung |
Galaxy Ace VE |
GT-S5839i |
2.3.6 |
Samsung |
Galaxy S Advance |
GT-I9070 |
4.1.2 |
Samsung |
Galaxy Nexus |
4.3 |
|
Samsung |
Galaxy Ace 2 |
GT-I8160 |
2.3.6 |
Sony Ericsson |
Xperia Arc |
LT15i |
2.3.4 |
Sony Ericsson |
Xperia Arc S |
LT18i |
2.3.4 |
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Hello
I have a Moto E (Kitkat 4.4.2) - can't install the app. It reports 'no compatible devices'.
In the devices list it reports the phone as "no carrier motorola XT1021'
I have both WiFi and the mobile data (UK Three Network) enabled and both verified working.
Any ideas? Many thanks!

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Hi there Grambo0,
I am going to follow up however it sounds like the phone is not compatible I am afraid, due to changes to settings and protocols made by phone manufacturers and mobile carriers the PayPal Here card reader functionality will work with all phone models.
As above, in order to use the card reader, an Android device must have Bluetooth 2.0 (or higher) and support both capturing devices and peripheral card readers via Serial Port profile (SPP)
Do you know if this is the case with your model?
Siobhán
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Hello,
Do you think the reader will work with Sony Xperia M?
Thank you for your reply, kind regards.
Wiktor

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Hi wiktor2000,
It is hard to say for sure, the reader is not compatible with the below 2 Sony devices:
Sony Ericsson |
Xperia Arc |
LT15i |
2.3.4 |
Sony Ericsson |
Xperia Arc S |
LT18i |
2.3.4 |
In order to use the card reader, an Android device must have Bluetooth 2.0 (or higher) and support both capturing devices and peripheral card readers via Serial Port profile (SPP) so I would suggest having a look at the phone specifications and trying to pair it with your reader,
Siobhan
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Hi.
Could I check with you guys if ebay item 191139878203 would work with the paypal here card reader. If not can anyone advise me of something similar that would be ok.
Thanks.
Ashe

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Hi asheblack,
We have moved your post as you should find the information you need to check compatibility here!
Siobhan
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Samsung Tab 4 - PayPal Reader
on 07-26-2015 01:13 AM
Has anyone had success with the Samsung Tab 4 working with the PayPal Here mobile reader?
This works perfectly with my wife's IPad.
I get a message that says this device is not compatible yet the compatability list includes my tablet.
I have tried all the traditional things, i.e. shut down restart I have not removed the app not sure if that would yield anything.
This is very disappointing.
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