NFC stands for Near Field Communication and it’s a short range wireless communication technology. It allows the exchange of information over short distances by bringing together two devices that are within about 4 inches of each other.
In this article we will show how to use NFC on Huawei nova 8 Pro 4G in terms of activating, paying and transfering data.
Does Huawei nova 8 Pro 4G have NFC technology?
Yes, Huawei nova 8 Pro 4G has NFC technology which is turned on by a small card inside the phone called a chip.
Wireless connection not working, how to turn on NFC on Huawei nova 8 Pro 4G?
NFC on Huawei nova 8 Pro 4G should be enabled manually from settings or the main screen as clarified in the following steps:
– Go to the settings.
– Press on connection and sharing.
– Swipe up.
– You will find NFC switch, turn it on to enable the feature.
Also, you can activate NFC from the main screen:
– Swipe down from the top.
– Tap on the NFC icon and it will be turned on.
Now follow the next paragraphs to learn how to use NFC on Huawei nova 8 Pro 4G
Before learning how to use NFC on Huawei nova 8 Pro 4G, you need to turn it on by going to the main screen, scroll down and tap on the NFC icon. Also, you can turn on the feature from settings, connections then turn the NFC switch on.
How do I scan the NFC tag on Huawei nova 8 Pro 4G?
Here is a quick guide to use scanning with NFC on Huawei nova 8 Pro 4G. After downloading a writing app like TagWriter by NXP, open it then hold your phone near the external tag and it will be scanned. In order to learn how to download and use writing apps, follow the next paragraphs.
How to transfer data using NFC from Huawei nova 8 Pro 4G to an Android smartphone?
To transfer data from Huawei nova 8 Pro 4G, NFC should be enabled as clarified before. Also, you need to activate Android Beam from NFC settings, more or share and connect, then enable the Android Beam. After activation, follow these steps to accomplish transfering data process:
– Open Gallery or your phone files.
– Choose the file or data you want to share it.
– Tap on share icon.
– Tap on NFC icon.
– After connecting with the other device, select tap to share.
On many devices, the beam is activated automatically when you turn on the NFC. Also, some devices requires you to tap on the Android Beam icon after you tap to share the file or the photo. So, you need to tap on the icon, then continue the other steps as usually.
Apps for NFC on Huawei nova 8 Pro 4G
To write NFC tags for task automation on your Huawei nova 8 Pro 4G, 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 make contactless payments through the Google pay app?
You can use your Huawei nova 8 Pro 4G 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 automate tasks on your Huawei nova 8 Pro 4G, 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 a blank 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 write NFC tags using the TagWrtier-NXP app?
Follow the clarification below to start with how to write an NFC tag:
– Open the app.
– Press 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 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 want at least 83 Bytes.
What do you need to use NFC on Huawei nova 8 Pro 4G?
Using NFC on Huawei nova 8 Pro 4G requires you to be familiar with Huawei nova 8 Pro 4G 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.