NFC stands for “Near Field Communication” It is a wireless technology that enables the transfer of data between two devices. You can use it to perform wireless transaction, add contacts to your phone or transfer information between two phones.
NFC tags can be embedded in contactless cards, stickers and posters and are used worldwide by major advertisers and brands. The importance of NFC tags has increases as they enable you to make more seamless purchases with less friction, increase customer engagement and build customer loyality. In this article we will clarify features of NFC in Huawei Y5 (2019).
How to turn on NFC on Huawei Y5 (2019)? – Activate NFC
To enable NFC on Huawei Y5 (2019), follow these steps:
– Go to settings.
– press on connections.
– Scroll down and activate the switch of NFC.
Now NFC is active in your phone and you can use it or even disable it if you want. To get benefits from NFC, you need to know how to use NFC on Huawei Y5 (2019) in terms of paying, scanning tags and writing tags. So, continue reading as we will clarify more about these topics.
How to turn On NFC on Huawei Y5 (2019)? Using NFC in this phone requires activation unlike many other devices. So, to activate it you need to go to settings, choose more or more connections, press on NFC and activate it.
How do I scan the NFC tag on Huawei Y5 (2019)?
Scanning an NFC tag on Huawei Y5 (2019), 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 can I share files by NFC on Huawei Y5 (2019)?
Download “send anywhere” app in both devices. In the first device, open the app and tap on share option in the top left corner. As for the other device, tap on yes I agree and close the window. Next, in Huawei Y5 (2019), 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 Y5 (2019) on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Huawei Y5 (2019) , tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
NFC Apps on Huawei Y5 (2019)
When it comes to NFC tags for task automation on your phone, you need a third-party app. For making payments, you need an NFC payment app.
These apps help you make the most of your phone features in no time with no hassle.
How to use Huawei Y5 (2019) NFC payment?
To pay with NFC feature on Huawei Y5 (2019), 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:
– enable NFC on Huawei Y5 (2019).
– 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 by using NFC apps?
Here is how to write an NFC tag to automate tasks by scanning:
– Open the app.
– Tap 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.
I want to write an NFC tag, how much memory do I need?
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 Y5 (2019)
Using NFC on Huawei Y5 (2019) requires you to be familiar with Huawei Y5 (2019) 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.