NFC is an acronym for Near field Communication. The feature enables two phones to connect when they are close to each other.
The NFC technology is based on radio-frequency identification (RFID) standards. Like an RFID tag, a smartphone with NFC can store digital information so thet can be exchanged with other smartphones or machines by tapping them together or bringing them into close proximity.
The NFC chip on your phone may not be enabled by default. In this article we will explain how to use NFC on Huawei Y7 Pro (2019) starting from how to turn it on if it’s not enabled automatically.
Does Huawei Y7 Pro (2019) have NFC as a wireless technology?
Yes, this device supports NFC, but also it depends on the market that provide it as you may don’t find the feature available on it.
How to turn on NFC on Huawei Y7 Pro (2019)?
To turn on NFC on Huawei Y7 Pro (2019), follow these steps:
– Go to settings.
– Tap on connections.
– Swipe 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 Y7 Pro (2019) in terms of paying, scanning tags and writing tags. So, continue reading as we will clarify more about these topics.
How to scan the NFC tag on Huawei Y7 Pro (2019)?
Scanning an NFC tag on Huawei Y7 Pro (2019), comes after installing a writing app like TagWriter by NXP. You just need to open the app, and hold your phone near the tag then scan it. The following paragraphs explain more about installing and using writing apps.
How can I transfer data by NFC on Huawei Y7 Pro (2019)?
To transfer data from Huawei Y7 Pro (2019), NFC should be turned om as clarified before. Also, you need to activate Android Beam from NFC settings, more or share and connect, then activate 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 Y7 Pro (2019)
To use NFC tags for automation on your Huawei Y7 Pro (2019), you will need third-party apps and to make payments, you need payment apps. These apps afford a lot of features with little effort and no manual actions necessary.
How to use Google pay app for contactless payments?
To pay with NFC technology on Huawei Y7 Pro (2019), 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 enable NFC on your Huawei Y7 Pro (2019). 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 by using NFC apps?
To write a tag in order to automate task by scanning it with your phone, follow the clarification below:
– Open the app you download.
– Tap on write tags in the top right.
– Choose new data set.
Let’s assume that you choose “link”:
– Choose its type.
– Enter the domain in the other field.
– Select save and write.
In the next screen, all options are unckecked. Click on write, then hold your phone near the tag to see the confirmation on the screen.
How much memory do I need to write 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 work. SMS messages take up 68 bytes, on the other hand email messages require at least 83 bytes.
Everything you need to know to use NFC on Huawei Y7 Pro (2019)
Using NFC on Huawei Y7 Pro (2019) requires you to be familiar with Huawei Y7 Pro (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.