Some Android phones running China-specific firmware recently lost access to Google Wallet contactless payments after updating to Google Play Services 26.28, according to reports from users and Android communities. The issue was reported on China-ROM devices from brands including Xiaomi, vivo, OPPO, OnePlus, and Honor. However, claims circulating online that Google had permanently “banned” Chinese-firmware phones from NFC payments remain unconfirmed. Read more in our articles including "Google Wallet NFC issue hits some China-ROM Android Phones" and "HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro, Pro Max now up for pre-order".
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Jul 22, 2026Some Android phones running China-specific firmware recently lost access to Google Wallet contactless payments after updating to Google Play Services 26.28, according to reports from users and Android communities. The issue was reported on China-ROM devices from brands including Xiaomi, vivo, OPPO, OnePlus, and Honor.
However, claims circulating online that Google had permanently “banned” Chinese-firmware phones from NFC payments remain unconfirmed.
Our coverage of China ROM phones includes: "Google Wallet NFC issue hits some China-ROM Android Phones"; "HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro, Pro Max now up for pre-order"; "OPPO Reno16 F 5G now official, price and specs in the Philippines". Each article provides unique insights and information.