The Near field communication (NFC) feature allows mobile device users to transfer data 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 sending data and paying with NFC in Huawei nova 2s.
Does Huawei nova 2s have NFC as a short range technology?
Yes, NFC technology is available on Huawei nova 2s and you can activate it from settings.
How to turn on NFC on Huawei nova 2s? – NFC activation process
To enable NFC on Huawei nova 2s, follow these steps:
– Go to settings.
– press on connections.
– Scroll down and enable the switch of NFC.
Now NFC is active in your phone and you can use it or even turn it off if you want. To get benefits from NFC, you need to know how to use NFC on Huawei nova 2s in terms of paying, scanning tags and writing tags. So, continue reading as we will explain more about these topics.
You can enable NFC on Huawei nova 2s from the home screen by swiping down from the top then pressing on the NFC icon and it will be turned on. Also, you can activate the feature from settings:
– Go to settings.
– Tap on connections and sharing.
– Swipe up to find NFC.
– Turn on the NFC switch.
You can turn the feature off whenever you want especially if you want to save your phone power. If you don’t know how to use NFC on Huawei nova 2s in terms of paying and scanning tags, continue reading this article as everything about NFC will be clarified.
How do I scan the NFC tag on Huawei nova 2s?
Scanning an NFC tag on Huawei nova 2s, comes after downloading a writing app like TagWriter by NXP. You just need to open the app, and hold your phone close to the tag then scan it. The following paragraphs clarify more about downloading and using writing apps.
How to transfer data using NFC from Huawei nova 2s to an Android smartphone?
To send files from Huawei nova 2s to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After downloading the app in both, Huawei nova 2s and the other device, click 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 nova 2s, 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 nova 2s on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Huawei nova 2s, 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 nova 2s?
To run NFC on your Huawei nova 2s, you can install third – party apps for tasks automation or install NFC payment apps if you want to make payments.
These changes help use the fantastic features of your smartphone.
How to make contactless payments through the Google pay app?
To pay with NFC technology on Huawei nova 2s, you need to install 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 near the other device then tap to pay.
How to install NFC writing apps for android?
To automate tasks on your Huawei nova 2s, you need to do two things. The first one, downloading a writing app. The second one, learning how to write a tag. Now, make sure that you have an empy tag or buy a one. As for the app, we recommend NXP tag writer. Now follow the next explanation about how to write the tag.
How to use NFC apps to write NFC tags?
Here is how to write an NFC tag to automate tasks by scanning:
– Open the app.
– Click on write tags in the top right.
– Choose new data set.
Click 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.
How much memory do I 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.
Everything you need to know to use NFC on Huawei nova 2s
Using NFC on Huawei nova 2s requires you to be familiar with Huawei nova 2s 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.