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 enabled.
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 nubia Red Magic 5S.
Does ZTE nubia Red Magic 5S have NFC as a wireless technology?
Yes, ZTE nubia Red Magic 5S has an NFC technology which is enabled by a small card inside the phone called a chip.
How to turn on NFC on ZTE nubia Red Magic 5S? – NFC activation process
Follow the next steps to enable NFC on ZTE nubia Red Magic 5S:
– 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 activate the NFC icon. Continue reading the next paragraphs about how to use NFC on ZTE nubia Red Magic 5S.
How to scan the NFC tag on ZTE nubia Red Magic 5S?
Scanning an NFC tag on ZTE nubia Red Magic 5S, comes after installing a writing app like TagWriter by NXP. You just need to open the app, and hold your phone near the tag then scan it. The following paragraphs explain more about downloading and using writing apps.
How can I share data by NFC on ZTE nubia Red Magic 5S?
To send files from ZTE nubia Red Magic 5S to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After installing the app in both, ZTE nubia Red Magic 5S 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 Red Magic 5S, 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 Red Magic 5S on the other device, then choose while using the app. In ZTE nubia Red Magic 5S, 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 Red Magic 5S
To run NFC on your ZTE nubia Red Magic 5S, you can download third – party apps for tasks automation or install NFC payment apps if you want to make payments.
These changes help use the fantastic features of your phone.
How to use Google pay app for contactless payments?
To make payments with NFC on ZTE nubia Red Magic 5S, you need to enable tap & pay feature from settings, all settings, and tap to pay. Also, you need to Install Google pay and insert your card details. Whenever you need to pay, open the app and hold your phone near 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 nubia Red Magic 5S.
– 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 by using NFC apps?
To automate tasks by scanning tags, you need to write commands using a tag and NFC writing app. To write the tag:
– Open the app.
– Tap on write tags in the top right.
– Choose New Data set.
You will find many options, select the link for example to enter a URL.
– Choose the URL type.
– Enter the domain in the other field.
– Select save and write.
In the next screen you will find all of the options unchecked. Click on write, hold your phone, then move the tag in front of it and the confirmation screen will appear.
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 Red Magic 5S?
Using NFC on ZTE nubia Red Magic 5S requires you to be familiar with ZTE nubia Red Magic 5S 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.