NFC stands for “Near Field Communication” It is a wireless technology that enables the share of data between two devices. You can use it to perform contactless transaction, add contacts to your phone or transfer information between two phones.
NFC tags can be embedded in contactless cards, stickers and posters and are used worldwide by major advertisers and brands. The core of NFC tags has increases as they enable you to make more seamless purchases with less friction, increase customer engagement and build customer loyality. In this article we will explain features of NFC in Oppo N1.
Does Oppo N1 have NFC as a short range technology?
Yes, Oppo N1 has an NFC technology which is turned on by a small card inside the phone called a chip.
How to turn on NFC on Oppo N1? – Activate NFC
You can enable NFC on Oppo N1 from the home screen by swiping down from the top then pressing on the NFC icon and it will be enabled. Also, you can turn on the feature from settings:
– Go to settings.
– Tap on connections and sharing.
– Swipe up to find NFC.
– Turn on the NFC switch.
You can turn the feature off whenever you want especially if you want to save your phone power. If you don’t know how to use NFC on Oppo N1 in terms of paying and scanning tags, continue reading this article as everything about NFC will be clarified.
How do I scan the NFC tag on Oppo N1?
Here is a quick guide to use scanning with NFC on Oppo N1. After downloading a writing app like TagWriter by NXP, open it then hold your phone close 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 can I transfer files by NFC on Oppo N1?
To send files from Oppo N1 to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After downloading the app in both, Oppo N1 and the other device, tap 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 N1, 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 N1 on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Oppo N1, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
For what can I use NFC apps on Oppo N1?
To use NFC tags for automation on your Oppo N1, you will need third-party apps and to make payments, you need payment apps. These apps allow for a lot of features with little effort and no manual actions needed.
How to use Oppo N1 NFC payment?
If you have a NFC-supported device, you can use Google pay to send and recieve cash payments. To set it up, all you nees to do is:
– Download Google pay.
– Open the app.
– Get started.
– Select set it up.
– Add your card.
After that, it’s important to add your card details. Also, you need to add Google pay as a primary app from settings> Contactless payments or tap and pay.>Select the Google pay as payment default.
When you want to pay, hold your phone close to the other device and pay.
How to install NFC writing apps for android?
In order to automate tasks on your phone, you need to do two things. The first one, downloading a writing app. The second one, learning how to write a tag. Now, make sure that you have an empy 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 Write NFC tags on Oppo N1
Here is how to write an NFC tag to automate tasks by scanning:
– Open the app.
– Tap on write tags in the top right.
– Choose new data set.
Click on link for example and then choose its type, then enter the domain in the other field. Next, select save and write. In the next screen, click on write and hold your phone close to the tag till the confirmation appears.
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.
What do you need to use NFC on Oppo N1?
Using NFC on Oppo N1 requires you to be familiar with Oppo N1 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.