NFC stands for Near Field Communication, which allows two phones to communicate when they are in close proximity or touching each other. It is a technology that was mainly developed for contactless payment transactions, but has now found its way into many mobile devices due to its high level of security. Follow the explanation below about how to use NFC on Huawei Y6 (2017).
Does Huawei Y6 (2017) have NFC?
Yes, Huawei Y6 (2017) has an NFC feature 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 Y6 (2017)?
NFC on Huawei Y6 (2017) should be activated manually from settings or the home screen as clarified in the following steps:
– Go to the settings.
– Press on connection and sharing.
– Scroll 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 Y6 (2017)
Scanning NFC tags on Huawei Y6 (2017)
In order to scan a tag with an NFC scanner on Huawei Y6 (2017), it is first necessary to download a tag writer app like NFC TagWriter by NXP.
After you learn how to download and use the NFC writing apps by reading the next paragraghs, you then just need to hold your phone near the tag and scan it.
How to transfer data using NFC from Huawei Y6 (2017) to an Android smartphone?
To transfer files from Huawei Y6 (2017) to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After installing the app in both, Huawei Y6 (2017) and the other device, click 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 Y6 (2017), 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.
– click 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 Y6 (2017) on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Huawei Y6 (2017), tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
Apps for NFC on Huawei Y6 (2017)
To use NFC tags for automation on your Huawei Y6 (2017), you will need third-party apps and to make payments, you need payment apps. These apps provide a lot of features with bit effort and no manual actions needed.
How to use Huawei Y6 (2017) NFC payment?
You can use your Huawei Y6 (2017) 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 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?
To automate tasks on your Huawei Y6 (2017), 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 NFC 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?
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.
– Tap 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. Tap 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?
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 Y6 (2017)
Using NFC on Huawei Y6 (2017) requires you to be familiar with Huawei Y6 (2017) 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.