Hi @CanuckCold
Thank you, I was not aware the Apex would be in a Flex format. This would mean I do not have to reserve prime space in my right hand.
I feared as much with the Blue Cloner. Viable alternatives between a Blue Cloner and a Proxmark are practically non-existent right?
Time for a long follow up, I’m notorious for short answers :p.
All usable with the NeXT implant
This is dependent on the system they are using 90% probability that they are using MiFare ultralight/4k or 1k. That being said the flexM1 is gonna be “VERSATILE”
All your answers to yourself are on point! F**k yeah! Good research on your side.
Now as far as writing to LF tags/implants your best bet is to shell out on a Proxmark 3 easy. It’s a couple bucks more then a blue cloner but WAY MORE FUNCTIONAL!
Yes the proxmark 3 rdv4 is my holy Grail, but it’s is pricey. Learn on a Proxmark easy. You’ll find the sweet spots you will learn the command line for interacting with the proxmark and you’ll be way happier.
Pack light 
OTG cable from pixel to proxmark works wonders in the pocket.
Don’t try and deal with it choose different locations, to many false/positive reads and fighting with which chip needs to be scanned. The xM1 that you want is the “Flex” version it is not listed currently on the DT store. You would need to get ahold of @amal or @mdanger or @fraggersparks for that.
Proxmark3 Easy knock off is a cheaper entry point to learn things but is less consistent and a bit more fiddly than than the RDV4 and is not compatible with the ProxLF antenna
The Apex will be offered in a glass forum, flex forum and ring size 7-14us. @CanuckCold @Anti
ooooh huh, I didnt know that. Do you know if the glass version will have a comparable antenna or will the flex version still be superior in that regard?
Also good call on the OTG cable, how hard is it to get up and running with a android phone?
You could compare the tuned frequency and it’d be the same 
From what little info has leaked out, it’d be much the same as any of the flex vs x series implants - the flex has superior range, but for most normal access control situations the x series will be fine. I think someone mentioned here though that the x series likely won’t work on things like the Tesla Model 3 just due to the small size and funny antennas on the car - I’m not in the Vivokey forum so I can’t confirm or see any more details
Not bad I can send you some guides, depends on the phone and what not. Root is not necessarily required.
SAME CHIPSET, antenna design is were it’s at. You hit it on the nail. The glass capsule I could load the Tesla Java Applet on it to open my car and start it but the Tesla reader might not pick up the antenna. Were as the flex I can deploy the Applet and have no issues with reads.
I would love some guides on that, I’m usually on Samsung phones but as this one is slowly coming to the end of its life I would be willing to switch.
Ps. sorry for the derailment @Anti
Wow, you guys are just crazy with your helpfulness! Thank you so much 
I am already overwhelmed with responding to all the perfect information, so I’ll choose some bits here and there.
Oops…should have read the product page again 
But since the NExT is a given anyway, this would work out.
Thank you! I find it rude to not do any basic research and just throw questions in a forum.
While I could get an early Christmas present to myself, I am glad I don’t have to shell out all that money.
You just eliminated a HUUUUGE negative point of mine! This would totally work for me! 
I probably have missed something here…I believe you, but why would I need the Flex instead of the capsule xM1? Is it about the 1k / 4k thing? Can you point me to a thread?
Haha don’t worry I’m glad this Newbie-thread of mine attracted so much quality information!
Alright. For me this means the NExT implant is the way to go at first. While I don’t think I am squeamish, I somehow don’t like the idea of cutting me up for a Flex format implant^^ Better get hooked with a NExT at first and the desire for the xM1 Flex will come surely.
The flex installs arnt as bad as you think, you are still making a puncture with a needle like you would for the X Series it just has to be manually inserted afterwards due to the form factor not fitting in a needle.
The short answer is read performance, hotel locks can be weird and fussy (I’ve been in hotels where it was bad enough getting the card they gave me to read, let alone an implant!)
That said, for my work badge I’m going xM1 even though @amal had a flexM1 sitting on his shelf that he was happy to sell me - for my use, the readers are nice and powerful, so the range of xM1 will be enough and the easier installation and healing made that the way to go for me. It’s also available in bundles, so makes the decision easy!
I figured if the range isnt enough for me, I can always get the flex later on and just have one more piece of glass in my hand for future use, but I don’t expect a problem since my full size card reads from about 3-4cm off the reader already
I definitely have to research this some more, thank you!
Makes sense to me.
I think I’ll still stick to the NExT (plus accessories) for now and see where the voyage takes me
WOW!
I stepped out for about one hour and I came back to this new Thread.
Everbody just fucken smashed it out of the park.
@Anti like the others mentioned, Well done on your research!
Honestly
It makes answering your many questions ( Not a bad thing) much less time consuming.
I think all your questions were answered, and some really great advice in there.
FYI with an ACR122U and some software you can also write to the xM1.
At the bottom of the xM1 product page is a video and some links.
FYI the xM1 will have 2 Flex versions out shortly ( No dates, DT are waiting on parts )
Biggest thing of note is the FlexM1 gen 2 will be able to be written to via an Android app
Placement wise.
Correct DO NOT place xM1 or FlexM1 near the NExT
always keep seperation of the same Frequencies
You will likely get in your product order, some of the essential accessories you mentioned
KBR1, Diagnostic Card, xField Detector(s), You will find these invaluable.
You will also get an xAC, which is a great product for project and your NExT - xEM
Heres my suggestion to you:- ( a bit of an $$ investment, but you don’t have to get it all at once
NExT ( accessories included in purchase )
Decide on what you want where, make sure you think ahead, future proof your self. Make a wish list of current and future devices ( Draw on your hands if you want( photoshop or physical ) and upload it, we can all give you some advice if anything looks out of place)
You will need to think about xSeries vs Flex, and find locations that suit and the biggest consideration, is make the ones you use the most, the most accessible.
When you are ready to write anything other than NDEF to your NExT - XNT with your phone,
Then grab a Proxmark Easy ( could go RDV4, but probably overkill at this stage )
Unfortunately, I won’t be much help with unreleased products - I’m near exclusively code side, and I live 18 hours by plane away from Amal.
You can install a flex pretty much wherever you want. I have one installed in that spot, but it’s a tricky install with all the blood vessels nearby and it kind of gets irritated when my wrist is in certain positions.
The blade of the hand and other parts of the forearm are also good picks.
Thank you very much for all the help here!
Have I understood correctly that the FlexM1 Gen2 can only be written to once? Because Sector 0 (where the UID is) can be written to, but then is locked forever and not even a Proxmark can change that?
Seems counterproductive to implant such a device
For my next steps, I will order a NExT, a Proxmark Easy and all the cool little accessories to make life easier. Down the line probably a FlexM1 too
I believe you’re referring to a FUID gen.2 card? This is an anti-bricking countermeasure (after the advent of gen.1 changeable uid cards, certain systems started testing for them and trying to irreversibly damage them). From my understanding, when the FlexM1 is released there will be gen.1 (so answers to magic backdoor) and gen.2 (no answer to backdoor but allows a standard write command to the UUID sector). Gen.2 breaks down into CUID (standard write) and FUID (basically an unfused genuine Mifare, you get one write to it and its fused after).
Hey everyone
After lurking here for 5 months, I finally get to implant my NExT on the weekend (Thank you China for the delay…)
Quick question: 5 days after the install I’d have a shooting session (pistol & rifle) in a dynamic/tactical/whatever way. Read: Not standing stationary at the loading bench
Should I cancel the session to allow my hand to heal or is this a non-issue?
PS: My Proxmark Pro was able to program the LF side of the implant, while it was still in the syringe, not the HF side though. Write-up of the Proxmark Pro follows after my install
Congrats and welcome!
Lol wtf are you talking about
I’m an implantee and a semi regular shooter. Five days is a good amount of time for the external wound to have healed up. Maybe put a bandage back on during the session to keep dust out. For the rifles you shouldn’t have many issues. Downward pressure is okay. You’re trying to avoid sliding pressure that would tear the tissue that is encapsulating the implant and push it away from the install spot towards a bone. The little “tongue” on the back of some semi-auto pistols could push on your implant in an undesirable way. I’d wear gloves with padding if you have any.
Haha thank you! It’s about time to be honest
I meant the Corona related lockdown and closing of installers and stuff. Just some China bashing to be truthful
Good input! Then I’ll be fine, as the implant goes into my support hand. Bandage and gloves are great advice!