NFC is an abbreviation for Near field Communication. The technology enables two smartphones 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 activated by default. In this article we will clarify how to use NFC on Asus ROG Phone 3 starting from how to turn it on if it’s not activated automatically.
Does Asus ROG Phone 3 have NFC?
Yes, Asus ROG Phone 3 has an NFC technology which is enabled by a small card inside the phone called a chip.
How to scan the NFC tag on Asus ROG Phone 3?
Here is a quick guide to use scanning with NFC on Asus ROG Phone 3. 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.
How to share data by using NFC on Asus ROG Phone 3?
To transfer files from Asus ROG Phone 3 to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After downloading the app in both, Asus ROG Phone 3 and the other device, click on send option in the bottom left corner of the app.
In the other phone, tap on yes, I agree and close the window. On Asus ROG Phone 3, 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.
– Tap on the arrow in the bottom left corner.
Now Insert the key you see in Asus ROG Phone 3 on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Asus ROG Phone 3, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
Does Asus ROG Phone 3 have apps for NFC?
To write NFC tags for task automation on your Asus ROG Phone 3, 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 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 use NFC apps to write NFC tags?
Follow the clarification below to start with how to write an NFC tag:
– Open the app.
– Press on write tags in the top right.
– Select new data set.
Press on link (You can choose anything from the list).
– Insert the link type.
– Enter the domain in the other field.
– Select save and write.
Now click on write, then hold your phone near the tag to scan it till the confirmation appear on the screen.
I want to write an NFC tag, how much memory do I need?
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 need at least 83 Bytes.
What do you need to use NFC on Asus ROG Phone 3?
Using NFC on Asus ROG Phone 3 requires you to be familiar with Asus ROG Phone 3 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.