Because you haven't install Google Wallet on your Nexus 7 and activate it. This is Google Wallet on mobile device. It's a different 1.

If you have successfully purchased apps with the $25 credit then what's the problem now?

?? I already activated my Nexus 7, but not yet claimed the $25 credits, btw, it has nothing to do with changing my default country right? I am able to change the shipping address. But not the home address..

You should get the credit once you activated your Nexus 7. You should have receive the credit already.

To check, go to http://www.google.com/wallet/ then Payment Method, see if you have Google play balance in the list.

Btw, activated meant sign up with google account? Previously I have activated the device without trying to claim the $25. Am I still able to claim it now?

Btw, activated meant sign up with google account? Previously I have activated the device without trying to claim the $25. Am I still able to claim it now?

If you dont have $25 Google play balance listed in your Payment method, then you can start following the guide to get the credit.

$25 will be credited to your account immediately once you have activated your Nexus 7 on a US VPN. You mentioned that you have activated once. But, I guess it wasn't through a US VPN.

I guess everyone missed out the most important step in claiming $25 Google Play Credit.

The most important step would be setting up your Google Wallet account with the country as United States. If your home country is set as Malaysia, you will need to change it before you claim the credit. After you have claim that, you will not be able to change the home country anymore. Your Google Play Credit will be locked to your home country's Play store only.



For those that are having RBC error, you should have your home country set other than US, UK or any other countries that have Play store available.

If you missed this step, you will still get your $25 credit. But, you will not be able to use it at all.

I would recommend everyone to go to Google Wallet (http://www.google.com/wallet/) first to check if you have your home country set correctly before powering on your Nexus to activate.

Do I need to master reset again to claim for the $25 credit? Please direct me a method without master reset. Thanks.

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Added on September 24, 2012, 9:48 amBtw, my Nexus 7 screen has screen flickering issue, anyone have the same problem?

I've found out from Mr google that weak wifi signal might cause screen flickering on nexus 7. What should I do?

thanks for the tips, added to the instructions at first page.

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Added on September 24, 2012, 10:37 am

the screen flicker happens when wifi signal is low, and screen brightness low.
tune up the brightness and its ok.

not really an issue for me, my wifi signal is strong. :-)
how bad is your flicker? i have to go out of my house in the night only i notice the flicker,
very mild flicker every second, barely noticeable.

This payment method cannot be used for this purchase (RBC)

no slowdowns compared to when u first got the device? could you do an androbench benchmark?

ermmm.. where is my Google Wallet app?

correct me if i'm wrong, i remember there is a Google Wallet app in this tablet when i first setting this tablet before. In the app, can put in c.c and reward cards etc. but now, i'm trying to find the app but there is none...

can anyone advice? where can i access the Wallet account now? weird la..

solved..   

it was freeze by Titanium Backup.. LOL.. but, its weird because i never freeze anything with Titanium Backup, i just install it and do nothing with it.    the Titanium Backup also freeze other native apps such as Google Play Book, Google Play Magazine and Google Play Movies. Did the Titanium Backup will auto freeze these apps by default??

it was freezed by Google upon detecting you are not from US not Titanium's fault hahaha

hahaha tot so.. open the Wallet app it said cannot be use in this region..

Hey guys, please recommend some high requirement games, that can only play using Tegra 3 quad core processor. I love Asphalt 7, but it can run very smooth using my samsung Note. I want to feel the power of quad core.

Any idea where can i buy the OTG cable and the OTG card reader.