NFC stands for Near Field Communication, a short-range wireless personal area network. It enables access to shared data and services by bringing the smart devices in proximity of each other. It is primarily used in payment systems and exchanging data. In this article, we are about to explain how to use NFC on Huawei Mate 20 X (5G).
Does Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) have NFC technology?
Yes, NFC technology is available on Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) and you can activate it from settings.
How to turn on NFC on Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)? – NFC activation process
Follow these steps to turn on NFC on Huawei Mate 20 X (5G):
– Go to settings.
– Tap on connections.
– Swipe down.
– Activate the NFC switch.
If you want to know more about how to use NFC on Huawei Mate 20 X (5G), continue reading the following paragraphs as everything about NFC will be explained.
How do I scan the NFC tag on Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)?
Scanning an NFC tag on Huawei Mate 20 X (5G), comes after installing 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 explain more about installing and using writing apps.
What is the best way to transfer files using NFC on Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)?
To send files from Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After downloading the app in both, Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) 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 Huawei Mate 20 X (5G), 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.
– Tap on the arrow in the bottom left corner.
Now Insert the key you see in Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Huawei Mate 20 X (5G), tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
Does Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) have apps for NFC?
To write NFC tags for task automation on your Huawei Mate 20 X (5G), 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 Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) NFC payment?
You can use your Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) to pay with NFC technology. To do this, you need to download a wallet app like Google pay, then add your card and bank details. You’ll then need to enable the tap to pay option by following these steos:
– Go to settings.
– Tap apps and notifications.
– Tap default apps.
– Click 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:
– turn on NFC on Huawei Mate 20 X (5G).
– Buy a blank NFC tag.
– Install Writing app (NXP tagwriter).
After installing 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?
Follow the clarification below to start with how to write an NFC tag:
– Open the app.
– Tap on write tags in the top right.
– Choose new data set.
Press on link (You can choose anything from the list).
– Insert the link type.
– Enter the domain in the other field.
– Select save and write.
Now click on write, then hold your phone near the tag to scan it till the confirmation appear on the screen.
What is the storage capacity you need to write NFC tag?
The memory you need to write an NFC tag is not the same because if you want to write or store a web address, you will need 19 bytes, while you need 68 bytes for SMS. As for Emails, it requires at least 83 bytes.
What do you need to use NFC on Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)?
Using NFC on Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) requires you to be familiar with Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) 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.