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 firstly developed for contactless payment transactions, but has now found its way into many mobile devices due to its high level of security. Follow the clarification below about how to use NFC on LG G Flex2.
How to turn on NFC on LG G Flex2? – Activate NFC
In order to turn on NFC, you should go to the home screen, then swipe dowm from the top. After that, press on the settings icon in the right corner, choose network and tap on share and connect. Finally, you can go to the NFC and enable its switch.
How do I scan the NFC tag on LG G Flex2?
Here is a quick guide to use scanning with NFC on LG G Flex2. After downloading a writing app like TagWriter by NXP, open it then hold your phone approximate to the external tag and it will be scanned. In order to learn how to download and use writing apps, follow the next paragraphs.
What is the best way to share files using NFC on LG G Flex2?
To transfer files from LG G Flex2 to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After installing the app in both, LG G Flex2 and the other device, press 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 G Flex2, 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 LG G Flex2 on the other device, then choose while using the app. In LG G Flex2, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
Apps for NFC on LG G Flex2
To run NFC on your LG G Flex2, you can install third – party apps for tasks automation or set up NFC payment apps if you want to make payments.
These changes simplify use the fantastic features of your smartphone.
How to use Google pay app for contactless payments?
If you have a NFC-supported device, you can use Google pay to send and recieve cash payments. To install it, all you nees to do is:
– Download Google pay.
– Open the app.
– Get started.
– Select set it up.
– Add your card.
After that, it’s important to add your card details. Also, you need to add Google pay as a primary app from settings> Contactless payments or tap and pay.>Select the Google pay as payment default.
When you want to pay, hold your phone close to the other device and pay.
How to use NFC apps to write NFC tags?
To write a tag in order to automate task by scanning it with your phone, follow the explanation below:
– Open the app you installed.
– Click on write tags in the top right.
– Select 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 close to the tag to see the confirmation on the screen.
How much memory do I need to write NFC tag?
The memory you need depends on the form of data, if you want to store text it will take 26 Bytes. On the other hand, a web address requires 19 Bytes, and SMS requires 68 Bytes. As for Emails you will want at least 83 Bytes.
What do you need to use NFC on LG G Flex2?
Using NFC on LG G Flex2 requires you to be familiar with LG G Flex2 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.