Near field communication (NFC) allows wireless data exchange between two NFC devices in close proximity to each other. NFC devices are very small and can, for example, be integrated in cards.
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Sending an application (apk) through NFC
Is it possible to install the application to another device using NFC? The application is not in Google Play store.
If it is possible, how can I do this?
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How does NFC Task Launcher toggle Power Saving and how can I get Tasker to do it?
So I've noticed that NFC Task Launcher can toggle the Power Saving mode for the Galaxy s3.
Obviously then, this is not a secure setting that requires root access (eg. turning GPS on / off).
So is it ...
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TecTiles and applications
Samsung promotes NFC via its TecTiles, which is a very interesting concept but i cant find lots of information about it, especially the need for an app.
Do you know if a user that just want to ...
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SGS3 I-9300 Android 4.2 - why can't I disable these system apps?
nb. I can disable them using 3rd party root apps without any discernible negative effects.
Are these networking protocols default? They seem to be harmless but everything I read about sit0 seems ...
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What causes NFC on Nexus 4 to stop working?
Sorry for the vague question title, I am open to suggestions, but I am not sure how else to phrase this.
I recently got a new phone; the Nexus 4. When I got it, NFC tags were working fine. They would ...
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Does a special NFC Chip have to be installed before using the phone as a charge card?
When NFC is turned on, can you pay for something at a store, or do you need to install a special chip?
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Add NFC functionality (like Nexus S) via SDIO standard in microsd to non-NFC phones?
Google Nexus S is the first Android phone to include NFC (Near-field communication) for wireless hardware for applications such as contactless payment and perhaps proximity based target advertising.
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Can an apk file be written to any type of NFC tag
Is it possible to write an apk file to a NFC tag for it to be downloaded when a user desires? bWe are trying to create a solution in which our reps in the field can simply turn on NFC in specific ...
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How to enable NFC on Galaxy Note I717 for lockscreen/screen off use?
The Note I717 running Paranoid ICS and makes everything except the S-Pen great -- except I can't quite figure out how to enable NFC for use on the lock screen/screen off modes.
I see plenty of people ...
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How to start deskclock timer via NFC
I am trying to start the timer of the deskclock app that comes with Android 4.2 using a NFC chip. I am not trying to write an app that does this but rather use one of the many NFC launcher apps.
I ...
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Identify the NFC tag or NFC-enabled device during transfer
I am very new to Android.
I want to identify which one is enabled NFC tag or NFC-enabled device.
Please provide the difference between NFC mode:
card read/write
P2P communication
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How to transfer images via Android beam (NFC)?
When I transfer an image from S3 to Nexus 4, Play store is opened. However, for contacts it works well and good. Do I need any app for transferring files over NFC?
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How do I disable/change the NFC sounds?
I love the NFC functionality of my LG L5, but the sounds are too annoying.
Is there a way to customize or disable the sounds that are played whenever a tag was read?
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How can I test the NFC capability of my Android?
I got a Nexus 7 last week, and I love it! It has NFC functionality, and I was wondering how I could test it?
I don't actually have any NFC tags that I can use (have you seen the price of them?!?).
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how to assign an app to an event?
I would like to use NFC tags with NFC Task Launcher or AutomateIt but I get every time I scan the tag a popup asking for the application to use (I have a few NFC related ones). I have a Samsung Galaxy ...
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Is there an app that associates a certain action to a arbitrary NFC tag?
I'm using the NFC Task Launcher for launching actions stored on my own tags. This works fine.
What I'm searching for is an app that associates a certain action with an arbitrary tag. An example: my ...
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How to transfer files between Galaxy S3 and HTC one x using NFC
As I have mentioned in the question, I want to transfer files (pics) from samsung galaxy S3 to HTC one x via NFC. I have switched on android beam on both the devices. When I bring the phones close, I ...
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NFC Peer2Peer Mode - Android Beam - ISO 18092
I need to find out how in Android Beam the P2P-Mode is managed.
I found some general information about P2P:
There is an active P2P Mode (not recommended by NFC Forum) and the passive One ...
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Can I clone my (mifare classic) Access card with an Android device?
I use an NFC access card. Is there any way to clone my card using Galaxy Nexus / Nexus 7?
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Where is the NFC hardware located?
I noticed that certain Samsung batteries say "Near Field Communication" on them.
Is the NFC h/w located in the battery? Does it differ by the manufacturer of the Android device?
A friend of mine ...
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Unknown Tag Type collection
Since purchasing my Samsung Nexus S I have been bombarded by 'New Tag Collected' Tag Type 'Unknown'.
I have since learned how to turn this off, but I was wondering what these Tags are and where are ...
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My nfc-enabled android-phone won't read a rfid key I own, why and what can I do about it?
Does it require some kind of activation-code? If so, can I read it while I scan it on the original scanner?
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Why does my Galaxy S3 make a noise when I put it down?
Occasionally, when I put my Samsung Galaxy S3 down relatively firmly, it makes a noise that's sort of half way between 'BONG' and 'CLANK'. When it happens I can immediately pick it up and put it down ...
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Do Android Default apps (phone, browser,…) support NFC?
Is there any default support on Android basic apps (phone, browser, contacts...) for NFC?
Because if I want to develop for NFC, the user will need to install my NFC app. But for simple tasks that use ...
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Galaxy Nexus NFC Verizon
Does the Galaxy Nexus have NFC on Verizon? I remember reading about the phone being delayed because competing carriers wanted to avoid Google Wallet and that some carriers had even disabled the NFC ...
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What's the difference between Android Beam vs S Beam?
What is the difference between Android Beam on the Galaxy Nexus and S Beam on Galaxy S3?
Are these two features inter-compatible? Can I transfer data between the two devices?
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Is there a way to write a full vCard via NFC?
Is there a way to write a full vCard to a NFC tag? All of the apps I've tried off Google Play seem to only write the email address or other subset. I've tried apps such as NFC Task Launcher, NFC ...
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Why is the NFC in the Galaxy Nexus battery?
Why is the NFC in the Galaxy Nexus embedded in the battery?
Wouldn't it make more sense to separate the two things? Is there any hardware advantage of being this way?
Disadvantages I can see ...
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Can I “clone” my credit card using the Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus's NFC chip? If not, why not?
Can an android app read my credit card's NFC data, store it and then send this data to a contactless pay point (PayPass)? Thus I would use my Nexus to pay for my coffee, conveniently.
If yes, is ...
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How to know if my phone has NFC technology?
Is there anyway to find out whether my Samsung Galaxy Note has NFC technology or not?I bought the phone from Greece,but the store in which I bought the phone brought it directly from Samsung in ...
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Does the Motorola Droid RAZR support NFC?
Does Motorola RAZR XT910 support NFC with Gingerbread or Android ICS 4.0? Engadget says the device has an NFC controller. What does this really mean?
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How do I Switch off NFC?
My Nexus S alerts me when it is close to my Oyster season ticket.
It says New Tag Collected. Unknown tag type.
Can I stop it doing this.
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NFC functionality in Google Nexus S?
How physically close will a tag need to be for the phone to detect a NFC card? (10cm or can it greater)
Also can the phone present itself as a NFC tag to other phones? If this is possible is the ...
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Prevent alert tone when scanning / identifying an NFC intent
Perhaps I'm missing something but when I scan an NFC tag via a Galaxy Nexus, the phone always makes the default alert tone.
Is there a way of switching this off? I have scoured the menus / ...
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What does “NFC Connectivity (Optional)” mean for the Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II?
I'm considering to buy a Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II. In the specs, I've read "NFC Connectivity (Optional)". What does that mean?
It seems that the first batch of phones won't have an NFC chip. Is it ...
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How do I enable NFC for my Phone
There have been a lot hype about NFC lately, and I am eager to try it out, but unfortunately I dont think my HTC Desire HD supports NFC. Is there a way to enable NFC for HTC Desire HD ?
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How does NFC on Google Nexus S and Android 2.3 work?
I'm curious on the Near field communication, NFC that the Google Nexus S has. From what I understand, this techonlogy can be used to read RFID-tags, or am I wrong about that?
What can I read with an ...
