The Near field communication (NFC) feature allows mobile device users to send information by touching them together or bringing them into contact with an NFC tag embeded in a poster or advertisement.
Mobile devices detect the tags and load information from the tags when determining what action to take on the content, such as open a URL in a browser, send it as an SMS message or call the number listed on the tag. In this article we will focus on transfering data and paying with NFC in Huawei Mate Xs 2.
Does Huawei Mate Xs 2 have NFC as a wireless technology?
Yes, NFC feature is available on Huawei Mate Xs 2 and you can enable it it from settings.
How to turn on NFC on Huawei Mate Xs 2?
Follow these steps to activate NFC on Huawei Mate Xs 2:
– Go to settings.
– Choose connection and sharing.
– Scroll up.
– activate NFC switch.
You can also go to the home screen, swipe down from the top and enable the NFC icon. Continue reading the following paragraphs about how to use NFC on Huawei Mate Xs 2.
How to scan the NFC tag on Huawei Mate Xs 2?
In order to scan a tag with an NFC scanner on Huawei Mate Xs 2, 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 following paragraphs, you then just need to hold your phone close to the tag and scan it.
NFC Apps on Huawei Mate Xs 2
To use NFC tags for automation on your device you will need third-party apps and to make payments, you need payment apps. These apps allow for a lot of features with bit effort and no manual actions required.
How to make contact-less payments using NFC apps on Huawei Mate Xs 2?
To pay with NFC feature on Huawei Mate Xs 2, you need to dowmload a wallet app, such as Google pay. After that, it’s important to add your card and bank details. Next, you need to activate tap to pay feature by following these steps:
– Go to settings.
– Tap apps and notifications.
– Tap default apps.
– Click on tap & pay.
– Choose the app you downloaded.
When you want to pay, just open the app and put the phone close to the other device then tap to pay.
How to install NFC writing apps for android?
To write NFC tag you need to:
– Activate NFC on Huawei Mate Xs 2.
– 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 Xs 2
Here is how to write an NFC tag to automate tasks by scanning:
– Open the app.
– Press on write tags in the top right.
– Choose new data set.
Press on link for example and then choose its type, then enter the domain in the other field. Next, select save and write. In the next screen, click on write and hold your phone close to the tag till the confirmation appears.
What is the memory I need to write an 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 Mate Xs 2?
Using NFC on Huawei Mate Xs 2 requires you to be familiar with Huawei Mate Xs 2 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.