The Near field communication (NFC) feature allows mobile device users to send content by touching them together or bringing them into contact with an NFC tag embeded in a poster or advertisement.
Mobile devices detect the tags and load information from the tags when determining what action to take on the content, such as open a URL in a browser, send it as an SMS message or call the number listed on the tag. In this article we will focus on transfering data and paying with NFC in LG K51S.
Wireless connection not working, how to turn on NFC on LG K51S?
Follow these steps to enable NFC on LG K51S:
– Go to settings.
– Choose connection and sharing.
– Scroll up.
– Turn on NFC switch.
You can also go to the main screen, swipe down from the top and enable the NFC icon. Continue reading the following paragraphs about how to use NFC on LG K51S.
It’s so important to learn how to use NFC on LG K51S in terms of paying, sending data to save your time, but you need first to turn on the feature by go to the settings then connection and sharing. After that, scroll up, and enable the NFC switch. You can also activate the N-mark from the notification centre. Swipe down from the home screen and activate the icon.
To turn on NFC on LG K51S 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 K51S in terms of paying, scanning and more, continue reading as will be explained in the article.
How do I scan the NFC tag on LG K51S?
Here is a quick guide to use scanning with NFC on LG K51S. After downloading a writing app like TagWriter by NXP, open it then hold your phone near the external tag and it will be scanned. In order to learn how to download and use writing apps, follow the next paragraphs.
How can I share data by NFC on LG K51S?
To transfer files from LG K51S to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After installing the app in both, LG K51S and the other device, tap 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 K51S, 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 K51S on the other device, then choose while using the app. In LG K51S, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
How to make contact-less payments using NFC apps on LG K51S?
To write NFC tags for task automation on your LG K51S, you need third-party apps, while to make payments you need NFC payment apps. These apps help you to use your phone features effortlessly with no need to do many tasks manually.
How to use Google pay app for contactless payments?
Google pay is a payment feature developed by Google so that payments can be sent and recieved through devices that supports NFC. To use this feature, you need to:
– Download Google pay.
– Open Google pay application.
– Tap on Get started.
– Select Set it up.
– Add your card.
Next, you need to enter the bank card details. Now, when you want to pay, just put your phone close to the terminal and pay for products. Be aware that it’s so important to set the Google Pay as the primary, so you can use this feature. To do so, go to settings then to contactless payments or tap and pay, and select the Google pay as payment default.
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 clarification below:
– Open the app you installed.
– Press 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 near the tag to see the confirmation on the screen.
How much memory do I need to write 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 K51S
Using NFC on LG K51S requires you to be familiar with LG K51S 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.