NFC stands for Near Field Communication, a short-range wireless personal area network. It enables access to shared data and services by bringing the smart devices in proximity of each other. It is primarily used in payment systems and sharing data. In this article, we are about to explain how to use NFC on ZTE Grand S.
Does ZTE Grand S have NFC technology?
Yes, NFC technology is available on ZTE Grand S and you can enable it from settings.
How to turn on NFC on ZTE Grand S? – NFC activation process
It’s so important to know how to use NFC on ZTE Grand S in terms of paying, exchanging data to save your time, but you need first to activate the feature by go to the settings then connection and sharing. After that, scroll up, and activate the NFC switch. You can also activate the N-mark from the notification centre. Swipe down from the home screen and activate the icon.
How to scan the NFC tag on ZTE Grand S?
Here is a quick guide to use scanning with NFC on ZTE Grand S. After downloading a writing app like TagWriter by NXP, open it then hold your phone approximate to the external tag and it will be scanned. In order to learn how to download and use writing apps, follow the next paragraphs.
Transferring data using NFC on ZTE Grand S
To share files from ZTE Grand S to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After installing the app in both, ZTE Grand S and the other device, tap on send option in the bottom left corner of the app.
In the other device, tap on yes, I agree and close the window. On ZTE Grand S, 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.
– click on the upper right icon
– Choose while using the app.
– press on the arrow in the bottom left corner.
Now Insert the key you see in ZTE Grand S on the other device, then choose while using the app. In ZTE Grand S, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
For what can I use NFC apps on ZTE Grand S?
To write NFC tags for task automation on your ZTE Grand S, 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 make contactless payments through the Google pay app?
To make payments with NFC on ZTE Grand S, 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 Grand S.
– Buy a blank NFC tag.
– Install Writing app (NXP tagwriter).
After downloading 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?
Here is how to write an NFC tag to automate tasks by scanning:
– Open the app.
– Press on write tags in the top right.
– Choose new data set.
Press 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.
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 need at least 83 Bytes.
Everything you need to know to use NFC on ZTE Grand S
Using NFC on ZTE Grand S requires you to be familiar with ZTE Grand S 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.