NFC stands for Near Field Communication. It is a short-range, high frequency data transfer technology that makes use of electromagnetic induction between two devices and can deliver data at a faster rate than bluetooth.
It is usually used with electronic small chips in the mobile phone, which contain 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 handle your credit card or cash. All you have to do is scan the NFC tag of your smartphone on an NFC terminal and make sure that your NFC contactless payment app has been in operation.
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 explain more about NFC in Oppo Find 5.
Does Oppo Find 5 have NFC technology?
Yes, Oppo Find 5 has an NFC feature which is enabled by a small card inside the phone called a chip.
How to turn on NFC on Oppo Find 5? – Activate NFC
NFC on Oppo Find 5 should be turnen on manually from settings or the home screen as clarified in the following steps:
– Go to the settings.
– Press on connection and sharing.
– Swipe up.
– You will find NFC switch, turn it on to activate the feature.
Also, you can activate NFC from the home screen:
– Swipe down from the top.
– press on the NFC icon and it will be activated.
Now follow the next paragraphs to learn how to use NFC on Oppo Find 5
How do I scan the NFC tag on Oppo Find 5?
In order to scan a tag with an NFC scanner on Oppo Find 5, it is first necessary to download a tag writer app like NFC TagWriter by NXP.
After learning 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.
Transferring data using NFC on Oppo Find 5
To share files from Oppo Find 5 to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After installing the app in both, Oppo Find 5 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 Oppo Find 5, 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 Oppo Find 5 on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Oppo Find 5, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
Apps for NFC on Oppo Find 5
To use NFC tags for automation on your device 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 required.
How to use Oppo Find 5 NFC payment?
You have Oppo Find 5 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.
– Select 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 write NFC tag you need to:
– Activate NFC on Oppo Find 5.
– Buy a blank NFC tag.
– Install Writing app (NXP tagwriter).
After downloading the app open it and continue reading the following paragraph about writing the tag by this app.
How to Write NFC tags on Oppo Find 5
Follow the explanation below to start with how to write an NFC tag:
– Open the app.
– Click 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.
I want to write an NFC tag, how much memory do I need?
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.
What do you need to use NFC on Oppo Find 5?
Using NFC on Oppo Find 5 requires you to be familiar with Oppo Find 5 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.