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Everything you need to know about NFC on LG K40S

NFC stands for Near Field Communication, which allows two devices to communicate when they are in close proximity or touching each other. It is a technology that was mainly developed for contactless payment transactions, but has now found its way into many mobile devices due to its high level of security. Follow the explaining below about how to use NFC on LG K40S.

Wireless connection not working, how to turn on NFC on LG K40S?

NFC on LG K10 (2018)

NFC on LG K40S should be turnen on manually from settings or the home screen as explained in the following steps:
– Go to the settings.
– Tap on connection and sharing.
– Swipe up.
– You will find NFC switch, turn it on to enable the feature.
Also, you can activate NFC from the main screen:
– Swipe down from the top.
– Tap on the NFC icon and it will be turned on.
Now follow the next paragraphs to learn how to use NFC on LG K40S

Activating NFC on LG K40S is so easy as you just need to go to settings, more advanced settings, and choose NFC, then press on the switch to enable it. Continue reading how to use NFC on LG K40S in terms of paying and transferring files.

Scanning NFC tags on LG K40S

Scanning an NFC tag on LG K40S, comes after downloading a writing app like TagWriter by NXP. You just need to open the app, and hold your phone close to the tag then scan it. The following paragraphs clarify more about downloading and using writing apps.

How to transfer data using NFC from LG K40S to an Android smartphone?

How to transfer data using NFC from LG K40S to an Android smartphone?

To share files from LG K40S to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After installing the app in both, LG K40S and the other device, press on send option in the bottom left corner of the app.
In the other device, tap on yes, I agree and close the window. On LG K40S, 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.
– Tap on the upper right icon
– Choose while using the app.
– press on the arrow in the bottom left corner.
Now Insert the key you see in LG K40S on the other device, then choose while using the app. In LG K40S, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.

For what can I use NFC apps on LG K40S?

To write NFC tags for task automation on your LG K40S, you need third-party apps, while to make payments you need NFC payment apps. These apps help you to use your phone features effortlessly with no need to do many tasks manually.

How to use LG K40S NFC payment?

How to use LG K40S NFC payment?

If you have a device with NFC, you can use Google pay to pay. Just follow these steps:

– Download Google pay.
– Open the app.
– Get started.
– Choose 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 using the TagWrtier-NXP app?

Here is how to write an NFC tag to automate tasks by scanning:
– Open the app.
– Tap on write tags in the top right.
– Choose new data set.
Tap on link for example and then choose its type, then enter the domain in the other field. Next, select save and write. In the next screen, click on write and hold your phone close to the tag till the confirmation appears.

What is the storage capacity you need to write NFC tag?

What is the storage capacity you need to write NFC tag?

The memory you need depends on the form of data, if you want to store text it will take 26 Bytes. On the other hand, a web address requires 19 Bytes, and SMS requires 68 Bytes. As for Emails you will need at least 83 Bytes.

Everything you need to know to use NFC on LG K40S

Using NFC on LG K40S requires you to be familiar with LG K40S 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.

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