NFC stands for Near Field Communication and it is a short-range wireless communication feature that enables contactless data transfering over short distances. It is like Wi-Fi, but instead of broadcasting to the world, NFC enables communication only with devices in close proximity to one another. To know what’s the role of NFC in Huawei Ascend P7, continue reading this article.
Does Huawei Ascend P7 have NFC?
Yes, Huawei Ascend P7 has an NFC feature which is turned on by a small card inside the phone called a chip.
How to turn on NFC on Huawei Ascend P7? – NFC activation process
How to turn on NFC on Huawei Ascend P7? You just need to swipe down from the top of the home screen, tap on settings, choose all, and more, then you can turn on NFC switch and return back to the home screen.
Scanning NFC tags on Huawei Ascend P7
In order to scan a tag with an NFC scanner on Huawei Ascend P7, it is first necessary to download a tag writer app like NFC TagWriter by NXP.
After learning how to install and use the NFC writing apps by reading the following paragraphs, you then just need to hold your phone close to the tag and scan it.
How can I transfer data by NFC on Huawei Ascend P7?
Download “send anywhere” app in both devices. In the first device, open the app and tap on share option in the top left corner. As for the other device, tap on yes I agree and close the window. Next, in Huawei Ascend P7, 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 Huawei Ascend P7 on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Huawei Ascend P7 , tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
For what can I use NFC apps on Huawei Ascend P7?
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 little effort and no manual actions required.
How to make contactless payments through the Google pay app?
To use g NFC technology to make payments, you must add your card and bank info to a pre-installed app such as Google Pay. Once activated, all you need to do is to turn on tap to pay:
– Go to settings.
– Choose apps and notifications.
– Default apps.
– Press on tap and pay.
– Select app you downloaded.
To pay, just hold your phone next to the othe device and tap to pay.
How to install NFC writing apps for android?
To write NFC tag you need to:
– enable NFC on Huawei Ascend P7.
– Buy a blank NFC tag.
– Install Writing app (NXP tagwriter).
After downloading the app open it and continue reading the following paragraph about writing the tag by this app.
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 clarification 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 near the tag to see the confirmation on the screen.
What is the storage capacity you need to write NFC tag?
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 Huawei Ascend P7?
Using NFC on Huawei Ascend P7 requires you to be familiar with Huawei Ascend P7 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.