NFC stands for Near Field Communication. It is a short-range, high frequency data share technology that makes use of electromagnetic induction between two devices and can deliver information at a faster rate than bluetooth.
It is usually used with electronic chips in the mobile phone, which store 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 use your credit card or cash. All you need to do is scan the NFC tag of your smartphone on an NFC terminal and guarantee 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 talk more about NFC in ZTE Blade A31 Plus.
Does ZTE Blade A31 Plus have NFC as a short-range technology?
Yes, ZTE Blade A31 Plus has an NFC feature which is enabled by a small card inside the phone called a chip.
How to turn on NFC on ZTE Blade A31 Plus? – NFC activation process
Follow the next steps to activate NFC on ZTE Blade A31 Plus:
– Go to settings.
– Choose connection and sharing.
– swipe up.
– activate 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 Blade A31 Plus.
Scanning NFC tags on ZTE Blade A31 Plus
In order to scan a tag with an NFC scanner on ZTE Blade A31 Plus, it is first necessary to download a tag writer app like NFC TagWriter by NXP.
After you learn how to download and use the NFC writing apps by reading the next paragraghs, you then just need to hold your phone near the tag and scan it.
How to share files using NFC from ZTE Blade A31 Plus to an Android smartphone?
Download the “send anywhere” app on 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 Blade A31 Plus, tap on:
– Newly installed apps.
– Send anywhere.
– Media files from screenshots 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 Blade A31 Plus on the other device, then choose while using the app. In ZTE Blade A31 Plus, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
NFC Apps on ZTE Blade A31 Plus
To run NFC on your ZTE Blade A31 Plus, you can install third – party apps for tasks automatization or download NFC payment apps if you want to make payments.
These changes assist use the fantastic features of your device.
How to make contactless payments through the Google pay app?
To make payments with NFC on ZTE Blade A31 Plus, 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 automate tasks on your ZTE Blade A31 Plus, 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 by using NFC apps?
Follow the explanation below to start with how to write an NFC tag:
– Open the app.
– Press on write tags in the top right.
– Select 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.
I want to write an NFC tag, how much memory do I need?
The memory you need depends on the kind 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 need at least 83 Bytes.
What do you need to use NFC on ZTE Blade A31 Plus?
Using NFC on ZTE Blade A31 Plus requires you to be familiar with ZTE Blade A31 Plus 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.