The Near field communication (NFC) feature allows mobile device users to send content 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 exchanging data and paying with NFC in Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix.
Does Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix have NFC as a wireless technology?
Yes, NFC feature is available on Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix and you can enable it from settings.
How to turn on NFC on Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix? – Activate NFC
Follow the next steps to activate NFC on Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix:
– Go to settings.
– Choose connection and sharing.
– Scroll up.
– Turn on NFC switch.
You can also go to the home screen, swipe down from the top and activate the NFC icon. Continue reading the next paragraphs about how to use NFC on Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix.
How do I scan the NFC tag on Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix?
Scanning an NFC tag on Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix, comes after installing 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 explain more about downloading and using writing apps.
Transferring data using NFC on Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix
To share data from Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix, NFC should be enabled as explained before. Also, you need to enaable 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 Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix
To use NFC tags for automation on your Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix, you will need third-party apps and to make payments, you need payment apps. These apps afford a lot of features with bit effort and no manual actions necessary.
How to use Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix NFC payment?
You have Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix 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.
– Choose 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 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.
Press 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 memory I need to write an NFC tag?
To stor text, you’d need a memory size of 26 bytes (bytes are the same as bits)
For web addresses, 19 bytes should serve. SMS messages take up 68 bytes, meanwhile email messages need at least 83 bytes.
Everything you need to know to use NFC on Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix
Using NFC on Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix requires you to be familiar with Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix 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.