The NFC chip is a kind of proximity device. It’s used to establish wireless connection with an external device via radio waves.
NFC technology is primarily used for contactless payment systems, as well as for sharing data between mobile devices.
If NFC is powered on your mobile, you can share information like links and app shortcuts with other people by tapping the two phones together. In this article, you will know more about NFC in ZTE Axon 40 Pro.
Does ZTE Axon 40 Pro have NFC technology?
Yes, NFC feature is available on ZTE Axon 40 Pro and you can activate it from settings.
How to turn on NFC on ZTE Axon 40 Pro? – Activation NFC
You can activate NFC on ZTE Axon 40 Pro from the main screen by swiping down from the top then tapping on the NFC icon and it will be turned on. Also, you can turn on the feature from settings:
– Go to settings.
– Click 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 ZTE Axon 40 Pro in terms of paying and scanning tags, continue reading this article as everything about NFC will be clarified.
You can enable NFC on ZTE Axon 40 Pro from the home screen by swiping down from the top then pressing on the NFC icon and it will be turned on. Also, you can activate the feature from settings:
– Go to settings.
– press 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 ZTE Axon 40 Pro in terms of paying and scanning tags, continue reading this article as everything about NFC will be clarified.
How can I scan NFC tags on ZTE Axon 40 Pro?
Here is a quick guide to use scanning with NFC on ZTE Axon 40 Pro. 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 download and use writing apps, follow the next paragraphs.
How to share files using NFC from ZTE Axon 40 Pro to an Android smartphone?
To transfer files from ZTE Axon 40 Pro to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After downloading the app in both, ZTE Axon 40 Pro and the other device, click 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 ZTE Axon 40 Pro, 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 40 Pro on the other device, then choose while using the app. In ZTE Axon 40 Pro, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
Apps for NFC on ZTE Axon 40 Pro
To write NFC tags for task automation on your ZTE Axon 40 Pro, 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 ZTE Axon 40 Pro NFC payment?
To make payments with NFC on ZTE Axon 40 Pro, 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?
To write NFC tag you need to:
– enable NFC on ZTE Axon 40 Pro.
– Buy a blank NFC tag.
– Install Writing app (NXP tagwriter).
After installing the app open it and continue reading the following paragraph about writing the tag by this app.
How to use NFC apps to write NFC tags?
To write a tag in order to automate task by scanning it with your phone, follow the explanation below:
– Open the app you download.
– Click 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.
I want to write an NFC tag, how much memory do I need?
To stor text, you’d need a memory size of 26 bytes (bytes are the same as bits)
For web addresses, 19 bytes should serve. SMS messages take up 68 bytes, on the other hand email messages need at least 83 bytes.
What do you need to use NFC on ZTE Axon 40 Pro?
Using NFC on ZTE Axon 40 Pro requires you to be familiar with ZTE Axon 40 Pro 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.