NFC stands for Near Field Communication, a short-range wireless personal area network. It enables access to shared data and services by bringing the smart devices in proximity of each other. It is primarily used in payment systems and exchanging data. In this article, we are about to explain how to use NFC on Oppo A16s.
Does Oppo A16s have NFC technology?
Yes, NFC feature is available on Oppo A16s and you can activate it from settings.
How do I scan the NFC tag on Oppo A16s?
Here is a quick guide to use scanning with NFC on Oppo A16s. 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 install and use writing apps, follow the next paragraphs.
What is the best way to share files using NFC on Oppo A16s?
To share files from Oppo A16s to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After downloading the app in both, Oppo A16s 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 Oppo A16s, 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 Oppo A16s on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Oppo A16s, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
NFC Apps on Oppo A16s
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 provide a lot of features with bit effort and no manual actions required.
How to make contactless payments through the Google pay app?
You have Oppo A16s means that you can make payments with NFC. Follow these steps to use google pay for pay and checking your transaction history.
– Download Google pay.
– Open the app.
– Get started.
– Choose set it up.
– Add your card.
– Add your card details.
You should set Google pay as your default payment method because it’s the most important one to use. To do so, go to settings, then cintactless payments or tap and pay, and select Google pay.
Ready to get your products? Simply put your phone by the scanner and go.
How to install NFC writing apps for android?
To automate tasks on your Oppo A16s, you need to do two things. The first one, installing a writing app. The second one, learning how to write a tag. Now, ensure that you have an empty NFC tag or buy a one. As for the app, we recommend NXP tag writer. Now follow the next explanation about how to write the tag.
How to use NFC apps to write NFC tags?
To automate tasks by scanning tags, you need to write commands using a tag and NFC writing app. To write the tag:
– Open the app.
– Click on write tags in the top right.
– Choose New Data set.
You will find many options, select the link for example to enter a URL.
– Choose the URL type.
– Enter the domain in the other field.
– Select save and write.
In the next screen you will find all of the options unchecked. Tap on write, hold your phone, then move the tag in front of it and the confirmation screen will appear.
What is the storage capacity you need to write NFC tag?
The memory you need depends on the kind 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.
Everything you need to know to use NFC on Oppo A16s
Using NFC on Oppo A16s requires you to be familiar with Oppo A16s 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.