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 Mate 30 5G, continue reading this article.
Does Huawei Mate 30 5G have NFC as a wireless technology?
Yes, Huawei Mate 30 5G has an NFC technology which is activated by a small card inside the phone called a chip.
How to scan the NFC tag on Huawei Mate 30 5G?
Here is a quick guide to use scanning with NFC on Huawei Mate 30 5G. After downloading a writing app like TagWriter by NXP, open it then hold your phone approximate to the external tag and it will be scanned. In order to learn how to install and use writing apps, follow the next paragraphs.
Transferring data using NFC on Huawei Mate 30 5G
To send files from Huawei Mate 30 5G to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After downloading the app in both, Huawei Mate 30 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 30 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.
– 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 Huawei Mate 30 5G on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Huawei Mate 30 5G, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
NFC Apps on Huawei Mate 30 5G
To write NFC tags for task automation on your Huawei Mate 30 5G, 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?
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.
– Tap apps and notifications.
– Default apps.
– Click on tap and pay.
– Select app you downloaded.
To pay, just put your phone near the othe device and tap to pay.
How to install NFC writing apps for android?
To write NFC tag you need to:
– Activate NFC on Huawei Mate 30 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?
To automate tasks by scanning tags, you need to write commands using a tag and NFC writing app. To write the tag:
– Open the app.
– Tap on write tags in the top right.
– Choose New Data set.
You will find many options, select the link for example to enter a URL.
– Choose the URL type.
– Enter the domain in the other field.
– Select save and write.
In the next screen you will find all of the options unchecked. Tap on write, hold your phone, then move the tag in front of it and the confirmation screen will appear.
I want to write an NFC tag, how much memory do I need?
The memory you need depends on the form 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 Mate 30 5G?
Using NFC on Huawei Mate 30 5G requires you to be familiar with Huawei Mate 30 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.