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 information 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 smartphone 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 ensure that your NFC contactless payment app has been activated.
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 V60 ThinQ 5G UW.
How to turn on NFC on LG V60 ThinQ 5G UW?
Go to settings, then click on connected devices and tap the NFC switch. Follow the next explanation to learn how to use NFC on LG V60 ThinQ 5G UW in terms of scanning, transfering data and more.
Scanning NFC tags on LG V60 ThinQ 5G UW
In order to scan a tag with an NFC scanner on LG V60 ThinQ 5G UW, it is first necessary to download a tag writer app like NFC TagWriter by NXP.
After you learn how to install and use the NFC writing apps by reading the following paragraghs, you then just need to hold your phone close to the tag and scan it.
How to transfer data using NFC from LG V60 ThinQ 5G UW to an Android smartphone?
Download “send anywhere” app in both devices. In the first device, open the app and tap on share option in the top left corner. As for the other device, tap on yes I agree and close the window. Next, in LG V60 ThinQ 5G UW, 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 V60 ThinQ 5G UW on the other device, then choose while using the app. In LG V60 ThinQ 5G UW , tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
NFC Apps on LG V60 ThinQ 5G UW
To run NFC on your LG V60 ThinQ 5G UW, you can install third – party apps for tasks automatization or download NFC payment apps if you want to make payments.
These changes assist use the fantastic features of your phone.
How to make contactless payments through the Google pay app?
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 Write NFC tags on LG V60 ThinQ 5G UW
Follow the explanation below to start with how to write an NFC tag:
– Open the app.
– Press on write tags in the top right.
– Choose new data set.
Press on link (You can choose anything from the list).
– Insert the link type.
– Enter the domain in the other field.
– Select save and write.
Now click on write, then hold your phone near the tag to scan it till the confirmation appear on the screen.
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 be enough. SMS messages take up 68 bytes, meanwhile email messages require at least 83 bytes.
What do you need to use NFC on LG V60 ThinQ 5G UW?
Using NFC on LG V60 ThinQ 5G UW requires you to be familiar with LG V60 ThinQ 5G UW 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.