The NFC chip is a kind of proximity device. It’s used to establish wireless connection with an external device via radio waves.
NFC technology is mainly used for contactless payment systems, as well as for sharing data between mobile devices.
If NFC is operated on your phone, you can exchange information like links and app shortcuts with other people by tapping the two phones together. In this article, you will know more about NFC in Huawei Mate 20 lite.
Does Huawei Mate 20 lite have NFC on its system?
Yes, NFC is active on Huawei Mate 20 lite, but for SNE – LX1 modle only which have a processor that allows run games and heavy applications.
How to turn on NFC on Huawei Mate 20 lite? – NFC activation process
Before learning how to use NFC on Huawei Mate 20 lite, you need to activate it from settings. After that, you can go to the connections, and scroll down, then you can switch the NFC feature.
Scanning NFC tags on Huawei Mate 20 lite
In order to scan a tag with an NFC scanner on Huawei Mate 20 lite, it is first necessary to download a tag writer app like NFC TagWriter by NXP.
After you learn how to download and use the NFC writing apps by reading the next paragraghs, you then just need to hold your phone near the tag and scan it.
How can I share files by NFC on Huawei Mate 20 lite?
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 Mate 20 lite, 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.
– press 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 Mate 20 lite on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Huawei Mate 20 lite , 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 Mate 20 lite?
To write NFC tags for task automation on your Huawei Mate 20 lite, you need third-party apps, while to make payments you need NFC payment apps. These apps help you to use your phone features easily with no need to do many tasks manually.
How to make contactless payments through the Google pay app?
You can use your Huawei Mate 20 lite to pay with NFC technology. To do this, you need to download a wallet app including Google pay, then add your card and bank details. You’ll then need to activate the tap to pay option by following these steos:
– Go to settings.
– Choose apps and notifications.
– Tap default apps.
– press on tap and pay.
– Choose the app you downloaded.
In order to pay, open the app, touch near the other device and tap to confirm.
How to install NFC writing apps for android?
To write NFC tag you need to:
– Activate NFC on Huawei Mate 20 lite.
– 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 use NFC apps to write NFC tags?
To write a tag in order to automate task by scanning it with your phone, follow the explanation below:
– Open the app you installed.
– Press on write tags in the top right.
– Select 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 close to the tag to see the confirmation on the screen.
What is the storage capacity you need to write 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 suit. SMS messages take up 68 bytes, meanwhile email messages need at least 83 bytes.
What do you need to use NFC on Huawei Mate 20 lite?
Using NFC on Huawei Mate 20 lite requires you to be familiar with Huawei Mate 20 lite 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.