The NFC chip is a kind of proximity device. It’s used to establish wireless connection with an external device via radio waves.
NFC technology is mainly used for contactless payment systems, as well as for transfering data between mobile devices.
If NFC is powered on your handsets, you can exchange information like links and app shortcuts with other people by tapping the two phones together. In this article, you will know more about NFC in LG K10.
How to turn on NFC on LG K10? – Activation NFC
To activate NFC on LG K10 follow these steps:
– Go to settings.
– press on more or advanced settings.
– Choose NFC.
– Tap on NFC switch.
You can do the same steps to disable the feature. As for how to use NFC on LG K10 in terms of paying, scanning and more, continue reading as will be clarified in the article.
How can I scan NFC tags on LG K10?
You need to use scanning feature of NFC on LG K10 to write NFC tags. So, you are supposed to download NFC tag writer app on your phone such as-NFC TagWriter by NXP.
All what you need to do to scan is to hold your phone close to the tag and if you want to know how to install and use NFC writing apps, continue reading the article and you will learn everything about writing and scanning NFC tags.
What is the best way to transfer files using NFC on LG K10?
To transfer files from LG K10 to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After downloading the app in both, LG K10 and the other device, press on send option in the bottom left corner of the app.
In the other phone, tap on yes, I agree and close the window. On LG K10, 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.
– Tap on the arrow in the bottom left corner.
Now Insert the key you see in LG K10 on the other device, then choose while using the app. In LG K10, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
Does LG K10 have apps for NFC?
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 enable a lot of features with little effort and no manual actions needed.
How to make contactless payments through the Google pay app?
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 near the other device and pay.
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.
– Press on write tags in the top right.
– Choose new data set.
Tap 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?
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 LG K10
Using NFC on LG K10 requires you to be familiar with LG K10 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.