NFC stands for Near Field Communication. It is a short-range, high frequency data share technology that makes use of electromagnetic induction between two devices and can deliver data at a faster rate than bluetooth.
It is usually used with electronic cards in the mobile phone, which store all the required information (such as credit cards numbers, ID cards, etc) with them. The NFC chip in your device can be used to pay for goods or services without needing to use your credit card or cash. All you need to do is scan the NFC tag of your smartphone on an NFC terminal and guarantee that your NFC contactless payment app has been in operation.
NFC tags are more commonly known as FRID tags (Radio Frequency Identification), although they are not limited to this type of technology. In this article we will talk more about NFC in LG Escape P870.
How to turn on NFC on LG Escape P870?
It’s not a complicated process to turn on NFC on LG Escape P870 as you just need to go to settings, advanced settings, then choose NFC and enable it by turning on the switch. For how to use NFC on LG Escape P870, continue reading the next paragraphs.
How to turn on NFC on LG Escape P870? To activate the Near field communication, go over to the settings, select wireless and network, then activate NFC. The nect paragraphs will show you how to use NFC on h for scanning and sharing data.
How do I scan the NFC tag on LG Escape P870?
Here is a quick guide to use scanning with NFC on LG Escape P870. After downloading a writing app like TagWriter by NXP, open it then hold your phone in front of the external tag and it will be scanned. In order to learn how to install and use writing apps, follow the next paragraphs.
How to share files using NFC from LG Escape P870 to an Android smartphone?
To transfer files from LG Escape P870 to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After installing the app in both, LG Escape P870 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 LG Escape P870, 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 LG Escape P870 on the other device, then choose while using the app. In LG Escape P870, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
Apps for NFC on LG Escape P870
To use NFC tags for automation on your phone 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 required.
How to use Google pay app for contactless payments?
If you have a phone with NFC, you can use Google pay to pay. Just follow these steps:
– Download Google pay.
– Open the app.
– Get started.
– Choose set it up.
– Add your card.
– Add your card details.
We recommend that you set the Google pay as your default contactless payment method. To do so, go to settings, then contactless payments or tap and pay, and select the Google pay as a payment default.
Want to pay for your items now?, Simply put your phone by the scanner and you are done.
How to write NFC tags using the TagWrtier-NXP app?
Here is how to write an NFC tag to automate tasks by scanning:
– Open the app.
– Press on write tags in the top right.
– Choose new data set.
Click 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.
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 suit. SMS messages take up 68 bytes, meanwhile email messages need at least 83 bytes.
Everything you need to know to use NFC on LG Escape P870
Using NFC on LG Escape P870 requires you to be familiar with LG Escape P870 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.