The Near field communication (NFC) feature allows mobile device users to send content by touching them together or bringing them into contact with an NFC tag embeded in a poster or advertisement.
Mobile devices detect the tags and load information from the tags when determining what action to take on the content, such as open a URL in a browser, send it as an SMS message or call the number listed on the tag. In this article we will focus on sharing data and paying with NFC in LG K30 (2019).
How to turn on NFC on LG K30 (2019)? – Activate NFC
You can enable NFC on LG K30 (2019) from the main screen by swiping down from the top then pressing on the NFC icon and it will be activated. Also, you can enable the feature from settings:
– Go to settings.
– press on connections and sharing.
– Swipe up to find NFC.
– Turn on the NFC switch.
You can turn the feature off whenever you want especially if you want to save your phone power. If you don’t know how to use NFC on LG K30 (2019) in terms of paying and scanning tags, continue reading this article as everything about NFC will be clarified.
Follow the next steps to turn on NFC on LG K30 (2019):
– Go to settings.
– Choose connection and sharing.
– swipe up.
– Turn on NFC switch.
You can also go to the home screen, swipe down from the top and activate the NFC icon. Continue reading the next paragraphs about how to use NFC on LG K30 (2019).
It’s not a complicated process to enable NFC on LG K30 (2019) as you just need to go to settings, advanced settings, then choose NFC and ctivate it by turning on the switch. For how to use NFC on LG K30 (2019), continue reading the next paragraphs.
Scanning NFC tags on LG K30 (2019)
Here is a quick guide to use scanning with NFC on LG K30 (2019). After downloading a writing app like TagWriter by NXP, open it then hold your phone in front of the external tag and it will be scanned. In order to learn how to download and use writing apps, follow the next paragraphs.
What is the best way to share files using NFC on LG K30 (2019)?
To send files from LG K30 (2019) to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After downloading the app in both, LG K30 (2019) and the other device, press on send option in the bottom left corner of the app.
In the other phone, tap on yes, I agree and close the window. On LG K30 (2019), tap on
– Newly installed apps.
– Send anywhere.
– Media files from screenshot or another folder.
Now remove the mark from the first two options and keep it for the files you want to send them. Next, click on send and got it.
– press on the upper right icon
– Choose while using the app.
– Tap on the arrow in the bottom left corner.
Now Insert the key you see in LG K30 (2019) on the other device, then choose while using the app. In LG K30 (2019), tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
Apps for NFC on LG K30 (2019)
To run NFC on your LG K30 (2019), you can install third – party apps for tasks automatization or download NFC payment apps if you want to make payments.
These changes simplify use the fantastic features of your device.
How to make contactless payments through the Google pay app?
If you have a phone with NFC, you can use Google pay to pay. Just follow these steps:
– Download Google pay.
– Open the app.
– Get started.
– Select set it up.
– Add your card.
– Add your card details.
We recommend that you set the Google pay as your default contactless payment method. To do so, go to settings, then contactless payments or tap and pay, and select the Google pay as a payment default.
Want to pay for your items now?, Simply put your phone by the scanner and you are done.
How to write NFC tags by using NFC apps?
To automate tasks by scanning tags, you need to write commands using a tag and NFC writing app. To write the tag:
– Open the app.
– Tap on write tags in the top right.
– Choose New Data set.
You will find many options, select the link for example to enter a URL.
– Choose the URL type.
– Enter the domain in the other field.
– Select save and write.
In the next screen you will find all of the options unchecked. Click on write, hold your phone, then move the tag in front of it and the confirmation screen will appear.
I want to write an NFC tag, how much memory do I need?
The memory you need to write an NFC tag is not the same because if you want to write or store a web address, you will need 19 bytes, while you need 68 bytes for SMS. As for Emails, it requires at least 83 bytes.
Everything you need to know to use NFC on LG K30 (2019)
Using NFC on LG K30 (2019) requires you to be familiar with LG K30 (2019) NFC settings that include :
– Turning on NFC: A process of activating NFC from settings.
– Using the antenna: A sensor makes it possible to share data wirelessly.
– Scanning: Making contactless communication between two phones using the NFC sensor.
– Paying: using the NFC feature to make contactless payments.
– Transferring data: Sending data from one device to another by using NFC.