The Near field communication (NFC) feature allows mobile device users to send information by touching them together or bringing them into contact with an NFC tag embeded in a poster or advertisement.
Mobile devices detect the tags and load information from the tags when determining what action to take on the content, such as open a URL in a browser, send it as an SMS message or call the number listed on the tag. In this article we will focus on sharing data and paying with NFC in ZTE Blade II V880+.
Does ZTE Blade II V880+ have NFC as a short range technology?
Yes, NFC technology is available on ZTE Blade II V880+ and you can enable it from settings.
How to turn on NFC on ZTE Blade II V880+? – Activation NFC
Follow these steps to turn on NFC on ZTE Blade II V880+:
– Go to settings.
– Choose connection and sharing.
– Scroll up.
– Turn on NFC switch.
You can also go to the main screen, swipe down from the top and enable the NFC icon. Continue reading the following paragraphs about how to use NFC on ZTE Blade II V880+.
How can I scan NFC tags on ZTE Blade II V880+?
In order to scan a tag with an NFC scanner on ZTE Blade II V880+, 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 next paragraghs, you then just need to hold your phone near the tag and scan it.
What is the best way to transfer files using NFC on ZTE Blade II V880+?
To send files from ZTE Blade II V880+ to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After downloading the app in both, ZTE Blade II V880+ and the other device, press 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 Blade II V880+, 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 Blade II V880+ on the other device, then choose while using the app. In ZTE Blade II V880+, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
Apps for NFC on ZTE Blade II V880+
To write NFC tags for task automation on your ZTE Blade II V880+, 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 Google pay app for contactless payments?
To make payments with NFC on ZTE Blade II V880+, 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 II V880+, 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 a 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 use NFC apps to write NFC tags?
Here is how to write an NFC tag to automate tasks by scanning:
– Open the app.
– Click on write tags in the top right.
– Choose new data set.
Tap 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.
I want to write an NFC tag, how much memory do I need?
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.
Everything you need to know to use NFC on ZTE Blade II V880+
Using NFC on ZTE Blade II V880+ requires you to be familiar with ZTE Blade II V880+ 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.