NFC stands for Near Field Communication. It is a short-range, high frequency data transfer technology that makes use of electromagnetic induction between two devices and can deliver data at a faster rate than bluetooth.
It is usually used with electronic chips in the mobile phone, which contain all the required information (such as credit cards numbers, ID cards, etc) with them. The NFC chip in your device can be used to pay for goods or services without needing to handle your credit card or cash. All you have to do is scan the NFC tag of your smartphone on an NFC terminal and make sure that your NFC contactless payment app has been enabling.
NFC tags are more commonly known as FRID tags (Radio Frequency Identification), although they are not limited to this type of technology. In this article we will explain more about NFC in LG Optimus Vu P895.
How to turn on NFC on LG Optimus Vu P895? – Activation NFC
You can turn on NFC on LG Optimus Vu P895 from the main screen by swiping down from the top then tapping on the NFC icon and it will be activated. Also, you can activate the feature from settings:
– Go to settings.
– Tap 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 Optimus Vu P895 in terms of paying and scanning tags, continue reading this article as everything about NFC will be clarified.
It’s not a complicated process to turn on NFC on LG Optimus Vu P895 as you just need to go to settings, advanced settings, then choose NFC and enable it by turning on the switch. For how to use NFC on LG Optimus Vu P895, continue reading the next paragraphs.
How do I scan the NFC tag on LG Optimus Vu P895?
In order to scan a tag with an NFC scanner on LG Optimus Vu P895, it is first necessary to download a tag writer app like NFC TagWriter by NXP.
After you learn how to install and use the NFC writing apps by reading the following paragraghs, you then just need to hold your phone close to the tag and scan it.
How can I transfer files by NFC on LG Optimus Vu P895?
To transfer data from LG Optimus Vu P895, NFC should be turned om as explained before. Also, you need to activate Android Beam from NFC settings, more or share and connect, then enable 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.
For what can I use NFC apps on LG Optimus Vu P895?
To use NFC tags for automation on your LG Optimus Vu P895, you will need third-party apps and to make payments, you need payment apps. These apps afford a lot of features with little effort and no manual actions needed.
How to use Google pay app for contactless payments?
If you have a NFC-supported device, you can use Google pay to send and recieve cash payments. To install it, all you nees to do is:
– Download Google pay.
– Open the app.
– Get started.
– Select set it up.
– Add your card.
After that, it’s important to add your card details. Also, you need to add Google pay as a primary app from settings> Contactless payments or tap and pay.>Select the Google pay as payment default.
When you want to pay, hold your phone near the other device and pay.
How to write NFC tags by using NFC apps?
To write a tag in order to automate task by scanning it with your phone, follow the text below:
– Open the app you download.
– Press on write tags in the top right.
– Choose 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 close to the tag to see the confirmation on the screen.
I want to write an NFC tag, how much memory do I need?
The memory you need depends on the kind 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.
What do you need to use NFC on LG Optimus Vu P895?
Using NFC on LG Optimus Vu P895 requires you to be familiar with LG Optimus Vu P895 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.