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 cards 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 ensure that your NFC contactless payment app has been powered.
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 Elite.
Does ZTE Axon Elite have NFC as a short range technology?
Yes, NFC technology is available on ZTE Axon Elite and you can enable it from settings.
How to turn on NFC on ZTE Axon Elite? – NFC activation process
Before learning how to use NFC on ZTE Axon Elite, you need to turn it on from settings. After that, you can go to the connections, and scroll down, then you can switch the NFC feature.
How to scan the NFC tag on ZTE Axon Elite?
In order to scan a tag with an NFC scanner on ZTE Axon Elite, 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.
How to share files using NFC from ZTE Axon Elite to an Android smartphone?
To transfer files from ZTE Axon Elite to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After downloading the app in both, ZTE Axon Elite 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 Elite, 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 ZTE Axon Elite on the other device, then choose while using the app. In ZTE Axon Elite, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
NFC Apps on ZTE Axon Elite
To run NFC on your ZTE Axon Elite, you can install third – party apps for tasks automatization or download NFC payment apps if you want to make payments.
These changes help use the fantastic features of your smartphone.
How to use ZTE Axon Elite NFC payment?
To make payments with NFC on ZTE Axon Elite, 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:
– Activate NFC on ZTE Axon Elite.
– 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 Write NFC tags on ZTE Axon Elite
Follow the explanation below to start with how to write an NFC tag:
– Open the app.
– Press 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 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 ZTE Axon Elite?
Using NFC on ZTE Axon Elite requires you to be familiar with ZTE Axon Elite 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.