NFC stands for Near Field Communication and it’s a short range wireless communication technology. It allows the exchange of information over short distances by bringing together two phones that are within about 4 inches of each other.
In this article we will clarify how to use NFC on LG K41S in terms of turning on, paying and transfering data.
How to turn on NFC on LG K41S? – Activate NFC
You can turn on NFC on LG K41S from the home screen by swiping down from the top then tapping on the NFC icon and it will be turned on. Also, you can turn on the feature from settings:
– Go to settings.
– Click 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 K41S in terms of paying and scanning tags, continue reading this article as everything about NFC will be clarified.
To enable NFC on LG K41S follow these steps:
– Go to settings.
– Tap on more or advanced settings.
– Choose NFC.
– Tap on NFC switch.
You can do the same steps to disable the feature. As for how to use NFC on LG K41S in terms of paying, scanning and more, continue reading as will be explained in the article.
How to scan the NFC tag on LG K41S?
Here is a quick guide to use scanning with NFC on LG K41S. After downloading a writing app like TagWriter by NXP, open it then hold your phone close to the external tag and it will be scanned. In order to learn how to install and use writing apps, follow the next paragraphs.
Transferring files using NFC on LG K41S
To transfer data from LG K41S, NFC should be activated as explained before. Also, you need to activate Android Beam from NFC settings, more or share and connect, then activate the Android Beam. After activation, follow these steps to accomplish sharing data process:
– Open Gallery or your phone files.
– Choose the file or data you want to share it.
– Tap on share icon.
– Tap on NFC icon.
– After connecting with the other device, choose tap to share.
On many devices, the beam is activated automatically when you turn on the NFC. Also, some devices requires you to tap on the Android Beam icon after you tap to share the file or the photo. So, you need to tap on the icon, then continue the other steps as usually.
Apps for NFC on LG K41S
To use NFC tags for automation on your phone you will need third-party apps and to make payments, you need payment apps. These apps enable a lot of features with little effort and no manual actions needed.
How to make contactless payments through the Google pay app?
Google pay is a payment service developed by Google so that payments can be sent and recieved through NFC enabled devices. To use this feature, you need to:
– Download Google pay.
– Open Google pay application.
– Tap on Get started.
– Select Set it up.
– Add your card.
Next, you need to enter the bank card details. Now, when you want to pay, just put your phone close to the terminal and pay for products. Be aware that it’s so important to set the Google Pay as the primary, so you can use this feature. To do so, go to settings then to contactless payments or tap and pay, and select the Google pay as payment default.
How to Write NFC tags on LG K41S
To write a tag in order to automate task by scanning it with your phone, follow the text below:
– Open the app you installed.
– Press on write tags in the top right.
– Select new data set.
Let’s assume that you choose “link”:
– Choose its type.
– Enter the domain in the other field.
– Select save and write.
In the next screen, all options are unckecked. Click on write, then hold your phone near the tag to see the confirmation on the screen.
What is the storage capacity you need to write NFC tag?
The memory you need depends on the type 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 want at least 83 Bytes.
Everything you need to know to use NFC on LG K41S
Using NFC on LG K41S requires you to be familiar with LG K41S 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.