NFC stands for Near Field Communication, which allows two devices to communicate when they are in close proximity or touching each other. It is a technology that was first developed for contactless payment transactions, but has now found its way into many mobile devices due to its high level of security. Follow the elucidation below about how to use NFC on Huawei P40 Pro.
Does Huawei P40 Pro have NFC on its system?
Yes, Huawei P40 Pro 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 P40 Pro? – Activation NFC
Not all phones have the NFC feature activated. So, in some phones you need to enable the it or even turn it off whenever you want.
In this phone, you can activate NFC by going to the settings, tap on connections, then scroll down and activate the NFC switch. As for how to use NFC on Huawei P40 Pro, it will be clarified in the next paragraphs.
You can activate NFC on Huawei P40 Pro via the home screen:
– Slide down.
– You may find the NFC icon in the first or the second slide.
– Tap on the icon.
– The NFC is activated now.
Also, you can activate the NFC feature via:
– Settings.
– Connections.
– Activate the NFC. If you don’t know how to use NFC on Huawei P40 Pro, 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 P40 Pro?
Here is a quick guide to use scanning with NFC on Huawei P40 Pro. 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 P40 Pro to an Android smartphone?
To send files from Huawei P40 Pro to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After installing the app in both, Huawei P40 Pro and the other device, tap 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 P40 Pro, 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.
– Tap 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 P40 Pro on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Huawei P40 Pro, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
NFC Apps on Huawei P40 Pro
To use NFC tags for automation on your Huawei P40 Pro, you will need third-party apps and to make payments, you need payment apps. These apps afford a lot of features with bit effort and no manual actions necessary.
How to use Google pay app for contactless payments?
You can use your Huawei P40 Pro to pay with NFC technology. To do this, you need to download a wallet app such as Google pay, then add your card and bank details. You’ll then need to activate the tap to pay option by following these steos:
– Go to settings.
– Choose apps and notifications.
– Tap default apps.
– press 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?
Firstly, you need to activate NFC on your Huawei P40 Pro. After that, make sure that you have a blank NFC tag or buy a one. Next, download Writing app (NXP tagwriter).
Open the app and follow the text below to write the tag with it.
How to use NFC apps to write NFC tags?
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.
I want to write an NFC tag, how much memory do I need?
To stor text, you’d need a memory size of 26 bytes (bytes are the same as bits)
For web addresses, 19 bytes should work. SMS messages take up 68 bytes, on the other hand email messages require at least 83 bytes.
What do you need to use NFC on Huawei P40 Pro?
Using NFC on Huawei P40 Pro requires you to be familiar with Huawei P40 Pro 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.