The Near field communication (NFC) feature allows mobile device users to send data 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 transfering data and paying with NFC in LG Q6.
How to turn on NFC on LG Q6? – Activation NFC
Activating NFC on LG Q6 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 Q6 in terms of paying and hanging files.
To turn on NFC, open your phone’s settings by swiping down from the main screen top. After choosing settings, press on network then share and connect. Finally, go to NFC and enable the switch to start using its features.
Scanning NFC tags on LG Q6
Here is a quick guide to use scanning with NFC on LG Q6. 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 Q6?
To share data from LG Q6, 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.
Apps for NFC on LG Q6
To write NFC tags for task automation on your LG Q6, you need third-party apps, while to make payments you need NFC payment apps. These apps help you to use your phone features easily with no need to do many tasks manually.
How to use Google pay app for contactless payments?
You have LG Q6 means that you can make payments with NFC. Follow these steps to use google pay for pay and checking your transaction history.
– Download Google pay.
– Open the app.
– Get started.
– Select set it up.
– Add your card.
– Add your card details.
You should set Google pay as your default payment method because it’s the most important one to use. To do so, go to settings, then cintactless payments or tap and pay, and select Google pay.
Ready to get your products? Simply put your phone by the scanner and go.
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 explanation below:
– Open the app you download.
– Click 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 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.
What do you need to use NFC on LG Q6?
Using NFC on LG Q6 requires you to be familiar with LG Q6 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.