Octopus on Android

Octopus on Android (Preview Release) is currently open to selected Octopus customers only.
For the official launch time of Octopus on Android, please stay tuned for the announcement on Octopus website.

To add Octopus on Android to Google Wallet, please ensure you have completed the following steps:

Upgrade both Google Play Services and Google Wallet to the latest version
- Ensure Google Play Service version is 24.12 or above and Wallet App version is 24.10 or above
Sign in to Google Wallet with the same account you have registered for Octopus on Android (Preview Release)
Restart device to refresh settings

Octopus is now available on Android! You can add Octopus on devices with Android 12 or above*. Octopus on Android simplifies the way you ride and shop. Breeze through the turnstiles or pay at retail outlets just by tapping your Android device to the Octopus reader. There’s no need to open an app or wake your device. Check your balance and skip the queues by topping up from your bank app or with Faster Payment System (FPS) via Octopus App, or using your favourite credit/debit card.

What’s more, you can add your Octopus on Android to Google Wallet. If you lose your Android phone, you can enjoy Google “Find My Device” feature, providing you with extra protection.

Octopus on Android is available in Adult type, requiring a refundable deposit of HK$50, and has a stored value limit of HK$3,000.

If you would like to participate in Octopus on Android (Preview Release Program), please click here to register. Upon the start of the program, successful applicants will receive a confirmation email providing more details about Octopus on Android (Preview Release).

As a Preview Release Program participant, you can help provide invaluable feedback to make Octopus on Android the best mobile payment experience in Hong Kong. A few things you will need:

NFC-enabled phone with Android 12 or above
the latest version of Octopus App installed
register and login to an Octopus Wallet account

Ride and Shop with just one easy tap.

Paying is easy. Simply hold your Android device on the reader as you go through the ticket gates or at retail outlets. There's no need to open an app or even wake your device.

Compatible and switch seamlessly between different Android devices.

Octopus on Android works on mobile phones with Android 12 or above. This allows you to transfer from your current Android device to a different Android device regardless of the brand.

More ways to add funds to your Octopus.

New function! With Octopus App, you can now top up your Octopus on Android with Automatic Add Value Service (via FPS) - from your bank account automatically when remaining value is not sufficient, no credit card is needed.

You can also top up anytime, anywhere via Octopus Wallet, from your bank account with Faster Payment System (FPS) transfer set up in Octopus App or bank app¹, via Automatic Add Value Service (via credit card), a Hong Kong-issued Mastercard or Visa credit or debit cards² in Google Pay, UnionPay App³ or cash.

Open Octopus App
Under “Manage Octopus” section, tap "Top up" button next to Octopus on Android
Select top-up method
Select or enter the amount to top-up your Octopus, then press "Top up"

Add Octopus to Google Wallet.

After adding your Octopus on Android to Google Wallet, if you lose your phone, you can back up your Octopus on Android to the cloud using Google “Find My Device” feature, keeping your payment details secured.

Note: If you cannot find details related to Octopus in Google Wallet, please go to the Octopus App. Aside from the “Find My Device” feature in Google Wallet, all Octopus functions can be accessed through the Octopus App.

Set up your Octopus in just a few steps.

Step 1

Open the Octopus App and tap the "Add" button next to “Octopus on Android”.

Step 2

Tap “Next” to accept terms and conditions.

Step 3

Select top up amount, then tap “Add new Octopus”.

Step 4

Select top-up method and amount to top up.

Step 5

Setting up Octopus on Android.

Step 6

Check and set your NFC setting.

Step 7

Set your Default Payment App as Google Pay.

Step 8

You can choose to add card to Google Wallet^#.

Step 9

Octopus on Android is added.

Register for Octopus on Android (Preview Release).

Step 1

Under “Manage Octopus”, tap “Setting” on the top left corner.

Step 2

Tap “Octopus on Android Registration Form”. Or click here to register for Octopus on Android (Preview Release).

Step 3

Enter information and tap “Submit” to complete registration.

New function: Choose your Octopus card image now!

You can now choose your favourite card image for your Octopus on Android from the Octopus Card Image Store in Octopus App. Your selected card image will appear⁴ when you tap to make payment using your Android device. Style your Octopus on Mobile now!

FAQ

Tips for Octopus on Android users

Octopus on Android is compatible with most Android devices with Android 12 or above that are sold by authorised retailers in Hong Kong. Please see the tips below to optimise Octopus on Android performance on devices for different brands.

NFC Setting:

To enhance your experience with Octopus on Android, please ensure that your NFC setting is turned ON and locate the NFC antenna on your device while tapping. For instructions of locating the NFC antenna, please refer to the manufacturers' websites below.

Points to note for different smartphone brands:

HONOR

Instructions for setting up Octopus on Android on HONOR smartphones:
Please follow the steps below:

Open “Settings” on your device;
Select “Apps” ➔ “App launch”;
Turn off the “Manage all automatically” switch of “Octopus” app;
In the “Manage manually” pop-up window, confirm that “Run in background” is turned on, and then click “OK”.

Nothing

Instructions for setting up Octopus on Android on Nothing smartphones:
Please follow the steps below:

Open “Settings” on your device;
Select “Connected devices” ➔ “Connection preferences” ➔ “NFC”;
Turn off the “Require device unlock for NFC ” switch.

Redmi

Instructions for setting up Octopus on Android on Redmi smartphones:
1st Tip - Please follow the steps below:

Open “Settings” on your device;
Select “Connection & sharing” ➔ “Secure element position”;
In the “Secure element position” pop-up window, confirm that “HCE Wallet” is selected.

2nd Tip - Please follow the steps below:

Open “Settings” on your device;
Select “Apps” ➔ “Manage apps”➔ “Octopus” ➔ “Other permissions”;
Select “Show on Lock screen” and “Open new windows while running in the background”;
In both “Show on Lock screen” and “Open new windows while running in the background” pages, confirm that “Always allow” is selected.

Sony

Instructions for setting up Octopus on Android on Sony smartphones:
Please follow the steps below:

Open “Settings” on your device;
Select “Device connection” ➔ “Connection preferences” ➔ “NFC”;
Turn off the “Require device unlock for NFC” switch.

Xiaomi

Instructions for setting up Octopus on Android on Xiaomi smartphones:
Please follow the steps below:

Open “Settings” on your device;
Select “Apps” ➔ “Manage apps”➔ “Manage apps” ➔ “Octopus” ➔ “Other permissions”;
Select “Show on Lock screen” and “Open new windows while running in the background”;
In both “Show on Lock screen” and “Open new windows while running in the background” pages, confirm that “Always allow” is selected.

¹Please click here for the list of supporting banks.

² Only Hong Kong-issued Mastercard or Visa credit or debit cards in Google Pay are accepted.

³ Only Hong Kong-issued UnionPay credit or debit cards in UnionPay App are accepted.

⁴ The payment screen may vary between device models.

*To check compatible Android devices with good testing performance, please click here for more details

^#Note: If you cannot find details related to Octopus in Google Wallet, please go to the Octopus App. Aside from the “Find My Device” feature in Google Wallet, all Octopus functions can be accessed through the Octopus App.