NFC stands for Near Field Communication and it’s a short range wireless communication technology. It allows the convert of information over short distances by bringing together two devices that are within about 4 inches of each other.
In this article we will clarify how to use NFC on Asus ROG Phone 5s in terms of activating, paying and transfering data.
Does Asus ROG Phone 5s have NFC on its system?
Yes, NFC feature is available on Asus ROG Phone 5s and you can enable it from settings.
How do I scan the NFC tag on Asus ROG Phone 5s?
Scanning an NFC tag on Asus ROG Phone 5s, 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 files using NFC on Asus ROG Phone 5s
To transfer files from Asus ROG Phone 5s to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After installing the app in both, Asus ROG Phone 5s and the other device, click 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 Asus ROG Phone 5s, 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.
– click 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 Asus ROG Phone 5s on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Asus ROG Phone 5s, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
Does Asus ROG Phone 5s have apps for NFC?
To write NFC tags for task automation on your Asus ROG Phone 5s, 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 Asus ROG Phone 5s NFC payment?
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.
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.
I want to write an NFC tag, how much memory do I need?
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.
What do you need to use NFC on Asus ROG Phone 5s?
Using NFC on Asus ROG Phone 5s requires you to be familiar with Asus ROG Phone 5s 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.