We dont recognize this device *SOLUTION*

[fox20c]

Recently the message "we dont recognize this device" from PayPal has been seen more and more. To resolve this issue you supposedly need to have a text message sent to your phone but then you will get an error saying that PP can not send the code. Its all BS and here is how you work around it. I have done this with 100% success. After using this method my account never gets that message again. The workaround is simple and it is to download and make the transfer using the PP mobile app. Most of us can not use our phones to do so (and I would never recommend this since the app collects a ton of info off of your phone). So here are the steps to get around that.

Download an android (or apple) phone emulator
(here is some info on what exactly an emulator is and does How to Run Android on Your PC: The Best Android Emulators)

I prefer Bluestack myself (Bluestacks - The World's Largest Mobile Gaming Platform on PC) there are a ton of emulators out there so choose one you like and install it on your computer

This software will act like a mobile phone. You will be able to access the app store or Google play and then download the PP app.

Once the PP app is downloaded launch it, login and make a transfer or withdrawal as you normally would. It is that easy.

If I need to do this for more than one account I will make a separate Windows user login and download a different emulator and go through the same process again.

I also use a VPN service when I launch the PP app just in case, so my IP is clean and I dont have to worry about that.

If you have any questions or I wasnt clear on something let me know.

Hope this helps some of you!

[glacier922]

I like it. Also you guys might want to try moving cookies from your old computer or whatever and copy it into your new computer's cookie folder.

[slokor]

Ive been using emulators for various purposes but never for this.
Will try it out if I ever run into such a situation.
Ive heard others state that the app worked to resolve this situation - but then I heard others saying it did not. So I dont know that this is a 100% guaranteed solution.

[oompaloompa]

I had success in the past by just going for forgot password, change password with security questions or card info and then you are logged in once password gets changed, it is all automated, so if you go down a different system route, it gets you in that way.

[livelifewild]

That does help with the initial log in to paypal problem. But the one that annoys me the most and gives me the most trouble is the transferring money out of paypal. They ask for you to have a text or phone call to verify. When I click on either way it doesnt have a phone number already in so it asks me to add one, when I do add the number it says it can not verify this way try another way. Which of course is contacting them directly by calling and speaking to someone. What I completely do not understand with this whole thing is that I have working phone numbers attached to all these accounts even confirmed with the initial code when signing up. But when it does this security measure when trying to withdraw money it does not have any number in the system.

Its all very agitating.

THANKS FOX I will try this next time

Originally Posted by oompaloompa

I had success in the past by just going for forgot password, change password with security questions or card info and then you are logged in once password gets changed, it is all automated, so if you go down a different system route, it gets you in that way.

[fox20c]

Originally Posted by livelifewild

That does help with the initial log in to paypal problem. But the one that annoys me the most and gives me the most trouble is the transferring money out of paypal. They ask for you to have a text or phone call to verify. When I click on either way it doesnt have a phone number already in so it asks me to add one, when I do add the number it says it can not verify this way try another way. Which of course is contacting them directly by calling and speaking to someone. What I completely do not understand with this whole thing is that I have working phone numbers attached to all these accounts even confirmed with the initial code when signing up. But when it does this security measure when trying to withdraw money it does not have any number in the system.

Its all very agitating.

THANKS FOX I will try this next time

That is the point of running the emulator and mobile app, you can make a transfer and withdrawal and not get this message or be asked to verify anything. It should completely eliminate your frustration.

[miketyson]

DO you have to use this to withdraw everytime? Also says 2 gb so wouldn't work to install one on every ff portable folder?

[Play]

Originally Posted by miketyson

DO you have to use this to withdraw everytime? Also says 2 gb so wouldn't work to install one on every ff portable folder?

I think needs to be separate user accounts.

[JamesNorth101]

Very nice post Fox! This will no doubt help a lot of users

[fox20c]

Originally Posted by miketyson

DO you have to use this to withdraw everytime? Also says 2 gb so wouldn't work to install one on every ff portable folder?

Every time I have done this I only needed to do it for the 1st transfer, after that I was able to go back and not get the message on the using my desktop browser. So I would delete the emulator after one or two successful transfers in my browser just in case I needed to go back to it, but I never had to.

[PayPalBusted]

Originally Posted by fox20c

That is the point of running the emulator and mobile app, you can make a transfer and withdrawal and not get this message or be asked to verify anything. It should completely eliminate your frustration.

Does this help solve the issue with trying to send a payment or funds to another PP member using a credit card attached to the account?

I've been trying to send a couple hundred dollars here the past two weeks using a credit card I had verified on the account. When I to send I get the "cannot send payment right now" bull****. Called with no luck.

[Play]

Originally Posted by PayPalBusted

Does this help solve the issue with trying to send a payment or funds to another PP member using a credit card attached to the account?

I've been trying to send a couple hundred dollars here the past two weeks using a credit card I had verified on the account. When I to send I get the "cannot send payment right now" bull****. Called with no luck.

I think you should try it and let us know. Since you've been trying two weeks, if it did work, you would know this is the solution.

[bjammin]

That is fanf***ingtastic! I havent had that issue in a long time, but I know that people still get it. I hope we can get this stickied, as it is very beneficial to stealth!

Great info Fox

[SilentHill]

I love you !

[PayPalBusted]

Originally Posted by Play

I think you should try it and let us know. Since you've been trying two weeks, if it did work, you would know this is the solution.

Figured I would ask before wasting my time if he already knows the answer. Although I may try this weekend. Haven't had time to setup the emulator.

[fox20c]

Originally Posted by PayPalBusted

Figured I would ask before wasting my time if he already knows the answer. Although I may try this weekend. Haven't had time to setup the emulator.

Never had the problem that you had mentioned, but would love to hear if it works out for you in your particular situation.

[livelifewild]

Thanks FOX!
Havent gotten any in a few days but if it comes up again I am DEFINITELY going to give your way a try it sounds very inventive and smart! so good joblol

Originally Posted by fox20c

That is the point of running the emulator and mobile app, you can make a transfer and withdrawal and not get this message or be asked to verify anything. It should completely eliminate your frustration.

[rsot]

Impressive creative and effective method fox

[newjerseymax]

Excellent information!

[oompaloompa]

Originally Posted by livelifewild

That does help with the initial log in to paypal problem. But the one that annoys me the most and gives me the most trouble is the transferring money out of paypal. They ask for you to have a text or phone call to verify. When I click on either way it doesnt have a phone number already in so it asks me to add one, when I do add the number it says it can not verify this way try another way. Which of course is contacting them directly by calling and speaking to someone. What I completely do not understand with this whole thing is that I have working phone numbers attached to all these accounts even confirmed with the initial code when signing up. But when it does this security measure when trying to withdraw money it does not have any number in the system.

Its all very agitating.

THANKS FOX I will try this next time

oh ok this is just for logging in, I got in twice, one time was recently they did not recognise device...

[Omgoozle]

Just FYI, I used this method to try to add a bank account and get around the Verify Device check, and it did not work.

[fox20c]

Originally Posted by Omgoozle

Just FYI, I used this method to try to add a bank account and get around the Verify Device check, and it did not work.

Hmm never tried it to verify a BA. Ive only done it for withdrawals, which I did this technique again today and it worked perfectly.