NFC is an acronym for Near field Communication. The feature enables two phones to connect when they are close to each other.
The NFC technology is based on radio-frequency identification (RFID) standards. Like an RFID tag, a smartphone with NFC can store digital information so thet can be exchanged with other smartphones or machines by tapping them together or bringing them into close proximity.
The NFC chip on your phone may not be enabled by default. In this article we will clarify how to use NFC on LG Optimus G LS970 starting from how to turn it on if it’s not enabled automatically.
How to turn on NFC on LG Optimus G LS970? – Activate NFC
Before learning how to use NFC on LG Optimus G LS970, you need to enable it from settings. After that, you can go to the connections, and scroll down, then you can switch the NFC option.
You can find NFC in this phone by going to settings, tapping on more and then choose NFC to enable it.
How to scan the NFC tag on LG Optimus G LS970?
Scanning an NFC tag on LG Optimus G LS970, 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.
What is the best way to share files using NFC on LG Optimus G LS970?
To share files from LG Optimus G LS970 to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After installing the app in both, LG Optimus G LS970 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 Optimus G LS970, 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.
– press on the arrow in the bottom left corner.
Now Insert the key you see in LG Optimus G LS970 on the other device, then choose while using the app. In LG Optimus G LS970, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
NFC Apps on LG Optimus G LS970
When it comes to NFC tags for task automation on your device, you need a third-party app. For making payments, you need an NFC payment app.
These apps allow you make the most of your phone features in no time with no hassle.
How to make contactless payments through the Google pay app?
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.
Click 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?
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.
What do you need to use NFC on LG Optimus G LS970?
Using NFC on LG Optimus G LS970 requires you to be familiar with LG Optimus G LS970 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.