NFC is a feature that allows two devices to share data when they are within four inches of each other.
NFC tags are used to store and exchange data with an NFC compatiable device like a smatrtphone.
Some popular use cases of the NFC technology on smartphones include unlocking doors, exchanging contact information, and paying at places like tolls gates. In this article we will focus more on payments and exchanging files with NFC in Huawei Mate 30.
Does Huawei Mate 30 have NFC?
Yes, Huawei Mate 30 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 Mate 30? – Activation NFC
The first step to learn how to use NFC on Huawei Mate 30 is to activate it. You can do so by swiping down from the main screen and activate the NFC icon or from settings by going to connections and enable the NFC feature.
Scanning NFC tags on Huawei Mate 30
In order to scan a tag with an NFC scanner on Huawei Mate 30, 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 paragraghs, you then just need to hold your phone close to the tag and scan it.
How to share data by using NFC on Huawei Mate 30?
To share files from Huawei Mate 30 to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After installing the app in both, Huawei Mate 30 and the other device, press on send option in the bottom left corner of the app.
In the other device, tap on yes, I agree and close the window. On Huawei Mate 30, 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 Mate 30 on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Huawei Mate 30, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
Does Huawei Mate 30 have apps for NFC?
When it comes to NFC tags for task automation on your phone, you need a third-party app. For make payments, you need an NFC payment app.
These apps allow you make the most of your phone features in no time with no hassle.
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 activate 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 approximate 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 Mate 30.
– 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 on Huawei Mate 30
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.
– Click 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. Click on write, hold your phone, then move the tag in front of it and the confirmation screen will appear.
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 want at least 83 Bytes.
What do you need to use NFC on Huawei Mate 30?
Using NFC on Huawei Mate 30 requires you to be familiar with Huawei Mate 30 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.