I wasn’t able to read it when it was outside my arm and I’m not able to read it now. I’m trying to find out what’s happening with it.
it should have been readable inside the package, it was just in a sterile pouch.
- when did you implant it
- what are you trying to read it with
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Well, I implanted it about 20 days ago. I tried to read it with my iPhone and with my Galaxy Z Flip 6
If you purchased it a while ago it may have had a packet of needle lube taped to the package behind the implant, which can strongly impact reading it
I think they’ve since changed that though
And of course that wouldn’t effect it now that it’s been implanted
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Do you have any field enhancers? Do you have any other device that could read it, like a flipper or proxmark?
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What was the reason for installing it without being able to read it beforehand?
I get trusting DT wholeheartedly, and I do also, and xSeries that cant be read in the needle, I’ll just install “knowing” it’ll work.
A flex that I can play with test, I will, if it doesn’t work, it’s not going in until I figure out why.
Likely cause would be a meatware issue (me)
But there exists a low possibility of a hardware issue.
Even then, hardware issues are more likely to happen during the install rather than delivered with a fault.
THIS would have been easier if you can eliminate the installation issues, Subdermal, healing, swelling, depth, placement, install etc.
Sounds attacky, i’m sure you have you reasons, like access to installer, just super eager, all valid reasons But im just curious as to the though process
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I believe the only ones left like this are flexSecure. And not many of them are left.
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This was something i wanted to say but didn’t want to say.
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Ha, me either, but it needed to be asked…
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yeahhh…
Given how accessible it is in the packet, i’d not implant it if i couldn’t read it first.
I trust DT as evidenced by the fact i’m riddled with implants but if given the ability to test it before it goes in, i wouldn’t refuse such an opportunity.
Even if i was totally green i would still check w/ forum or the support to ask if a non-responding implant in the packet is normal before i put it in.
I’m gonna stop my line of thinking because i’m sure OP is already not feeling great (can relate)
i do hope this resolves happily though
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Well, I guess the answer is that it was just ignorance. I thought that it was something about the plastic or the needle could be messing with the chip and implanted it in order to try and use it afterwards. I’m new to the flex series.
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Dont beat yourself up about it.
We ALL get too excited, and play with our implants sooner than we should,
We let the excitement overrule good decision making.
We rush things to just “get 'er done”
A wise man once said
You made a mistake, now we all learn from it.
Remember, you also did things right.
You managed an install without infection and have healed well.
You came to seek help when you needed it.
Now we move on and figure out what to do with your Apex Flex.
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Have you tried with something like the ACRs(122u, 1252u, etc) or another PCSC reader?
No, I have not. I’ll try it next Monday
Tbh I probably would have done the same thing you did
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UPDATE: The z flip 6 nfc sensor sucks. Don’t buy it. I tried it with other phones and my apex flex is fine. The Galaxy Fold 6 is not great either.
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sooooo does the iphone now work too?
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That is still a win…well maybe not first, but you are on the podium.
At least for me, a working implant is far more important than a folding pbone
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