NFC stands for Near Field Communication and it’s a short range wireless communication technology. It allows the exchange of information over short distances by bringing together two phones that are within about 4 inches of each other.
In this article we will clear up how to use NFC on Oppo Find X2 Lite in terms of turning on, paying and transfering data.
Does Oppo Find X2 Lite have NFC technology?
Yes, NFC technology is available on Oppo Find X2 Lite and you can enable it from settings.
How to turn on NFC on Oppo Find X2 Lite?
Follow these steps to turn on NFC on Oppo Find X2 Lite:
– Swipe down from the top of the main screen.
– tap on NFC icon to power it.
– Try to find the icon in the second or the third slide if it’s not available in the first one.
After learning how to activate NFC on Oppo Find X2 Lite, you need now to know how to use NFC on Oppo Find X2 Lite. So, continue reading to see all details about this topic.
How to scan the NFC tag on Oppo Find X2 Lite?
Here is a quick guide to use scanning with NFC on Oppo Find X2 Lite. After downloading a writing app like TagWriter by NXP, open it then hold your phone approximate to the external tag and it will be scanned. In order to learn how to install and use writing apps, follow the next paragraphs.
How to share files by using NFC on Oppo Find X2 Lite?
To share data from Oppo Find X2 Lite, NFC should be enabled as explained before. Also, you need to enaable Android Beam from NFC settings, more or share and connect, then activate the Android Beam. After activation, follow these steps to accomplish transfering data process:
– Open Gallery or your phone files.
– Choose the file or data you want to share it.
– Tap on share icon.
– Tap on NFC icon.
– After connecting with the other device, select tap to share.
On many devices, the beam is activated automatically when you turn on the NFC. Also, some devices requires you to tap on the Android Beam icon after you tap to share the file or the photo. So, you need to tap on the icon, then continue the other steps as usually.
Apps for NFC on Oppo Find X2 Lite
To write NFC tags for task automation on your Oppo Find X2 Lite, you need third-party apps, while to make payments you need NFC payment apps. These apps help you to use your phone features easily 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 install NFC writing apps for android?
Firstly, you need to turn on NFC on your Oppo Find X2 Lite. After that, make sure that you have a blank NFC tag or buy a one. Next, install Writing app (NXP tagwriter).
Open the app and follow the text below to write the tag with it.
How to write NFC tags by using NFC apps?
To write a tag in order to automate task by scanning it with your phone, follow the explanation below:
– Open the app you download.
– Press on write tags in the top right.
– Choose 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 close to the tag to see the confirmation on the screen.
What is the storage capacity you need to write NFC tag?
The memory you need depends on the type 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 Find X2 Lite
Using NFC on Oppo Find X2 Lite requires you to be familiar with Oppo Find X2 Lite 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.