The Near field communication (NFC) feature allows mobile device users to transfer content 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 nubia Play.
Does ZTE nubia Play have NFC as a wireless technology?
Yes, NFC feature is available on ZTE nubia Play and you can activate it from settings.
Wireless connection not working, how to turn on NFC on ZTE nubia Play?
Follow the next steps to turn on NFC on ZTE nubia Play:
– Go to settings.
– Choose connection and sharing.
– swipe up.
– enable NFC switch.
You can also go to the home screen, swipe down from the top and activate the NFC icon. Continue reading the next paragraphs about how to use NFC on ZTE nubia Play.
How to scan the NFC tag on ZTE nubia Play?
You need to use scanning feature of NFC on ZTE nubia Play to write NFC tags. So, you are supposed to download NFC tag writer app on your phone such as-NFC TagWriter by NXP.
All what you need to do to scan is to hold your phone close to the tag and if you want to know how to install and use NFC writing apps, continue reading the article and you will learn everything about writing and scanning NFC tags.
Transferring data using NFC on ZTE nubia Play
To share files from ZTE nubia Play to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After installing the app in both, ZTE nubia Play and the other device, press 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 nubia Play, 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.
– press on the arrow in the bottom left corner.
Now Insert the key you see in ZTE nubia Play on the other device, then choose while using the app. In ZTE nubia Play, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
Apps for NFC on ZTE nubia Play
To use NFC tags for automation on your device you will need third-party apps and to make payments, you need payment apps. These apps provide a lot of features with little effort and no manual actions needed.
How to use ZTE nubia Play NFC payment?
To make payments with NFC on ZTE nubia Play, 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:
– turn on NFC on ZTE nubia Play.
– 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 text below:
– Open the app you installed.
– Press on write tags in the top right.
– Select 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 near the tag to see the confirmation 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 nubia Play?
Using NFC on ZTE nubia Play requires you to be familiar with ZTE nubia Play 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.