Does Huawei P30 have NFC technology?
Yes, NFC feature is available on Huawei P30 and you can enable it it from settings.
How to turn on NFC on Huawei P30?
Before starting with how to use NFC on Huawei P30, we will explain how you can enable it. First, go to settings, then advanced settings and choose NFC then turn on the Switch to activate it.
Scanning NFC tags on Huawei P30
Here is a quick guide to use scanning with NFC on Huawei P30. After downloading a writing app like TagWriter by NXP, open it then hold your phone close to 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 share files using NFC from Huawei P30 to an Android smartphone?
To share data from Huawei P30, NFC should be enabled as explained before. Also, you need to enaable Android Beam from NFC settings, more or share and connect, then activate the Android Beam. After activation, follow these steps to accomplish sharing 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, choose 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 P30
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 provide a lot of features with little effort and no manual actions required.
How to make contactless payments through the Google pay app?
To pay with NFC technology on Huawei P30, 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?
Firstly, you need to turn on NFC on your Huawei P30. After that, ensure that you have a blank NFC tag or buy a one. Next, install Writing app (NXP tagwriter).
Open the app and follow the text below to write the tag with it.
How to write NFC tags using the TagWrtier-NXP app?
Follow the explaining below to start with how to write an NFC tag:
– Open the app.
– Click on write tags in the top right.
– Select 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 memory I need to write an NFC tag?
To stor text, you’d need a memory size of 26 bytes (bytes are the same as bits)
For web addresses, 19 bytes should suffice. SMS messages take up 68 bytes, meanwhile email messages need at least 83 bytes.
Everything you need to know to use NFC on Huawei P30
Using NFC on Huawei P30 requires you to be familiar with Huawei P30 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.