Does Asus Zenfone 8 Flip have NFC as a short-range technology?
Yes, Asus Zenfone 8 Flip has an NFC feature which is turned on by a small card inside the phone called a chip.
Wireless connection not working, how to turn on NFC on Asus Zenfone 8 Flip?
Before learning how to use NFC on Asus Zenfone 8 Flip, you need to turn it on by going to the home screen, scrolling down, and pressing on the NFC icon. Also, you can enable the feature from settings, and connections then turn the NFC switch on.
Scanning NFC tags on Asus Zenfone 8 Flip
Scanning an NFC tag on Asus Zenfone 8 Flip comes after downloading a writing app like TagWriter by NXP. You just need to open the app, and hold your phone near the tag then scan it. The following paragraphs clarify more about installing and using writing apps.
How to share files using NFC from Asus Zenfone 8 Flip to an Android smartphone?
To send files from Asus Zenfone 8 Flip to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After downloading the app in both, Asus Zenfone 8 Flip and the other device, tap 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 Zenfone 8 Flip, 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 Zenfone 8 Flip on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Asus Zenfone 8 Flip, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
NFC Apps on Asus Zenfone 8 Flip
To use NFC tags for automation on your phone 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 Google pay app for contactless payments?
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.
– Click on write tags in the top right.
– Choose new data set.
Tap 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.
How much memory do I need to write NFC tag?
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 Asus Zenfone 8 Flip?
Using NFC on Asus Zenfone 8 Flip requires you to be familiar with Asus Zenfone 8 Flip 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.