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 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 device 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 assure that your NFC contactless payment app has been turned-on.
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 ZTE Axon.
Does ZTE Axon have NFC as a short range technology?
Yes, NFC feature is available on ZTE Axon and you can activate it from settings.
How to turn on NFC on ZTE Axon? – NFC activation process
Follow the next steps to activate NFC on ZTE Axon:
– Go to settings.
– Choose connection and sharing.
– swipe up.
– Turn on NFC switch.
You can also go to the home screen, swipe down from the top and enable the NFC icon. Continue reading the following paragraphs about how to use NFC on ZTE Axon.
How to turn on NFC on ZTE Axon? Access your phone’s settings, select more, then activate NFC. The Android beam of sending data should be activated automatically with NFC, but if it’s not activated, turn it on manually.
How do I scan the NFC tag on ZTE Axon?
You need to use scanning feature of NFC on ZTE Axon to write NFC tags. So, you are supposed to have NFC tag writer app on your phone such as-NFC TagWriter by NXP.
All what you need to do to scan is to hold your phone close to the tag and if you want to know how to install and use NFC writing apps, continue reading the article and you will learn everything about writing and scanning NFC tags.
Transferring data using NFC on ZTE Axon
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 ZTE Axon, 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.
– press 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 ZTE Axon on the other device, then choose while using the app. In ZTE Axon , tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
Does ZTE Axon have apps for NFC?
To write NFC tags for task automation on your ZTE Axon, you need third-party apps, while to make payments you need NFC payment apps. These apps help you to use your phone features effortlessly with no need to do many tasks manually.
How to use ZTE Axon NFC payment?
To make payments with NFC on ZTE Axon, you need to activate tap & pay feature from settings, all settings, and tap to pay. Also, you need to Install Google pay and put your card details. Whenever you need to pay, open the app and hold your phone close to the other device and tap to see the notification on the display.
How to install NFC writing apps for android?
downloading a writing app is a priority to write a tag. We highly recommend NXO tagwriter as one of the best writing apps to write a tag. Also, you need to have an empty tag or buy a one if you don’t have. Then, follow the next explanation about writing a tag.
How to write NFC tags using the TagWrtier-NXP app?
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.
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.
What do you need to use NFC on ZTE Axon?
Using NFC on ZTE Axon requires you to be familiar with ZTE Axon 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.