NFC stands for Near Field Communication and it is a short-range wireless communication technology that enables wireless data exchange over short distances. It is like Wi-Fi, but instead of broadcasting to the world, NFC enables communication only with devices in close proximity to one another. To know what’s the role of NFC in Oppo Find X5, continue reading this article.
Does Oppo Find X5 have NFC as a short range technology?
Yes, Oppo Find X5 has an NFC technology which is enabled by a small card inside the phone called a chip.
How to turn on NFC on Oppo Find X5? – Activation NFC
It’s so important to know how to use NFC on Oppo Find X5 in terms of paying, exchanging data to save your time, but you need first to turn on the feature by go to the settings then connection and sharing. After that, swipe up, and activate the NFC switch. You can also activate the N-mark from the notification centre. Swipe down from the main screen and activate the icon.
How to scan the NFC tag on Oppo Find X5?
Scanning an NFC tag on Oppo Find X5, comes after downloading a writing app like TagWriter by NXP. You just need to open the app, and hold your phone close to the tag then scan it. The following paragraphs explain more about downloading and using writing apps.
Transferring data using NFC on Oppo Find X5
To share files from Oppo Find X5 to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After installing the app in both, Oppo Find X5 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 Oppo Find X5, 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 Oppo Find X5 on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Oppo Find X5, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
NFC Apps on Oppo Find X5
To write NFC tags for task automation on your Oppo Find X5, 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?
Google pay is a payment feature developed by Google so that payments can be sent and recieved through devices that supports NFC. To use this feature, you need to:
– Download Google pay.
– Open Google pay application.
– Tap on Get started.
– Select Set it up.
– Add your card.
Next, you need to enter the bank card details. Now, when you want to pay, just put your phone close to the terminal and pay for products.
Be aware that it’s so important to set the Google Pay as the primary, so you can use this feature. To do so, go to settings then to contactless payments or tap and pay, and select the Google pay as payment default.
How to install NFC writing apps for android?
Firstly, you need to enable NFC on your Oppo Find X5. After that, make sure that you have a blank NFC tag or buy a one. Next, install Writing app (NXP tagwriter).
Open the app and follow the text below to write the tag with it.
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 memory I need to write an NFC tag?
To stor text, you’d need a memory size of 26 bytes (bytes are the same as bits)
For web addresses, 19 bytes should work. SMS messages take up 68 bytes, on the other hand email messages need at least 83 bytes.
Everything you need to know to use NFC on Oppo Find X5
Using NFC on Oppo Find X5 requires you to be familiar with Oppo Find X5 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.