NFC stands for Near Field communication. It allows two devices to communicate and perform tasks like exchange data by touching them together or by holding them close enough to one another. This technology is often used in communication. Activating NFC means turning on the chip in your phone that is responsible of every process done by this technology.
In this article, we will make clear how to use NFC on ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R starting from the activating of the chip and use it to make payments as an example.
Does ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R have NFC as a short-range technology?
Yes, you can find NFC option in ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R, but this depends on the region or the market of the region that provide this device.
How to turn on NFC on ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R? – NFC activation process
You can activate NFC on ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R from the home screen by swiping down from the top then tapping on the NFC icon and it will be activated. Also, you can activate the feature from settings:
– Go to settings.
– Tap on connections and sharing.
– Swipe up to find NFC.
– Turn on the NFC switch.
You can turn the feature off whenever you want especially if you want to save your phone power. If you don’t know how to use NFC on ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R in terms of paying and scanning tags, continue reading this article as everything about NFC will be clarified.
It’s not a complicated process to turn on NFC on ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R as you just need to go to settings, advanced settings, then choose NFC and enable it by turning on the switch. For how to use NFC on ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R, continue reading the next paragraphs.
How can I scan NFC tags on ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R?
Here is a quick guide to use scanning with NFC on ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R. After downloading a writing app like TagWriter by NXP, open it then hold your phone close to the external tag and it will be scanned. In order to learn how to download and use writing apps, follow the next paragraphs.
How to transfer data using NFC from ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R to an Android smartphone?
To share files from ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After installing the app in both, ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R and the other device, click 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 6R, 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 nubia Red Magic 6R on the other device, then choose while using the app. In ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R, 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 6R
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 bit effort and no manual actions needed.
How to make contactless payments through the Google pay app?
To make payments with NFC on ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R, 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?
Installing a writing app is a priority to write a tag. We highly recommend NXO tagwriter as one of the best writing apps to write a tag. Also, you need to have a blank NFC tag or buy a one if you don’t have. Then, follow the next text about writing a tag.
How to write NFC tags using the TagWrtier-NXP app?
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 memory I need to write an NFC tag?
The memory you need depends on the form 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 nubia Red Magic 6R?
Using NFC on ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R requires you to be familiar with ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R 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.