[Updated] Google Wallet 'Contactless payment' broken or not working on Android 14 QPR1 beta, issue escalated

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story…….

Original story (published on September 22, 2023) follows:

Reports have been pouring in about NFC or contactless payment issues, specifically involving Google Wallet after the Android 14 QPR1 beta update.

Typically, software updates are a source of excitement for many as they bring major improvements. Likewise, Android users eagerly anticipated the Android 14 QPR1 beta release, but there have been some difficulties with it.

Google Wallet not working after Android 14 QPR1 beta update

A substantial number of users have been left frustrated when attempting to use Google Wallet for NFC payments. Some have even reported problems when trying to make a payment using the ‘Tap to Pay’ feature.

Got the small new update for Android 14 beta yesterday and now tap to pay with Google wallet won’t work. The error message is something about device doesn’t have security
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Since updating to the latest beta Google wallet is pretty much useless, I can’t pay for anything as wallet says my device doesn’t meet security standards and has disabled contactless. Anyone else having this ?
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Some users also get an error message when opening the Wallet saying that the ‘Device doesn’t meet security requirements’. This has disrupted the seamless experience that contactless payments are meant to provide.

People are now using methods like force stopping and clearing the cache of Google Play Services to resolve this issue. However, this solution hasn’t really seemed to help everyone (1,2,3).

Force stop and clear the cache of Google Play Services, Google Pay, and Wallet.
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It’s worth noting that a similar ‘Doesn’t meet requirements’ error pops up when someone attempts to add a new card.

The bug seems widespread as a number of people have also complained about it on the Google Issue Tracker (1,2,3,4,5).

Issue acknowledged

Fortunately, this issue has been escalated to product and engineering team for further investigation.

While the precise cause remains elusive, it is reassuring to know that the developers are actively working on a solution.

In the meantime, users can stay tuned for updates that may restore the convenience and security of NFC payments on their Android devices.

Note: We have more such stories in our dedicated Google section, so be sure to follow them as well.

06:02 pm (IST): Google Wallet ‘Contactless payment’ issue has now been resolved.

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