[REF] NFC THREAD l Questions l Tips l Apps l Everything NFC!!

[dansharpy]

OK so I've seen a few threads about NFC so thought it might be an idea to correlate all the info into one thread. Lets make this a thread for questions about using NFC or buying tags etc. as well as giving tips we've found or how we've overcome problems. Then I can update this op with the tips or deals we've found!!

NFC Info

* NFC Wiki- (link)
* Kimtag- good faq for NFC
* nfctags.com- general NFC info
* Tasker support thread (if using NFC task launcher)- XDA thread

NFC Tips

* Make sure NFC is enabled in settings. Go to settings, click on 'more...' under mobile data, tick 'NFC'.
* Need gps control (on/off/toggle)? Use tasker and secure settings! More info HERE

NFC apps

* NFC task launcher- Market Link
* Tasker (for use with NFC task launcher)- Market link
* Secure Settings (adds options to tasker, i.e. gps control)- Market link

NFC Supplies:

* Mifare Classic 1K Tags (25mm diameter)- £5.50 (eBay link)
* RapidNFC- General NFC supplies (link)

 

[dansharpy]

Ill start! If I have a a2dp Bluetooth headunit in my car does anyone know if I can programme a tag (using nfc task manager/tasker) to start streaming music when I swipe the tag??

Thanks!!

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[nvbnvb]

Hi, just bought my htc1x last week. Anyone tried NFC? I tried transfer with my Nokia c7 but nothing happened.

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[vincepg13]

Hi, just bought my htc1x last week. Anyone tried NFC? I tried transfer with my Nokia c7 but nothing happened.

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Me and my friend use Android beam all the time so it def works, make sure it's enable in settings, pretty obvious but by default mine was disabled

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[dansharpy]

Hi, just bought my htc1x last week. Anyone tried NFC? I tried transfer with my Nokia c7 but nothing happened.

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I know some tags will work with symbian but not with android. So there might be a compatibility issue as well. Something to do with the hardware maybe?

 

[MattWPBS]

Using the Sony Xperia Smart Tags and app from the Play Store. Works fine for me. Only thing I could do with is GPS on/off in the options. Going to have a play with it and Tasker to see how they can combine.

 

[nikorette]

Anyone from aus or outside us been able to install google wallet and use it?

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[dansharpy]

Using the Sony Xperia Smart Tags and app from the Play Store. Works fine for me. Only thing I could do with is GPS on/off in the options. Going to have a play with it and Tasker to see how they can combine.

To get GPS toggle working you need Tasker AND secure settings. Once you have installed secure settings go to system settings, security and enable it as a device administrator. Then open the app and go to the helper tab and install the helper. Now go into tasker and go to settings, misc tab and tick allow external access. Create a new task (i called mine GPS Toggle) click the plus to add a new task and click on plug ins. Select secure settings then hit configure. In the drop down list you will see gps. choose on, off or toggle and hit the little disc icon in the corner to save. Now you can select this task from nfc task launcher to program gps state to tags!

 

[olig1905]

awesome!. anyone know abobut google wallet and rooted phones

 

[nvbnvb]

Thanks mate, will try out something with it

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[dansharpy]

awesome!. anyone know abobut google wallet and rooted phones

This thread seems to explain it pretty well: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1365360

dont have a clue which uk retailers accept it though, anyone know?

P.S. A fellow Bristolian!!!

EDIT: Ive just tried following the instructions but get the error message. Having done some more research i think google have fixed this workaround so it doesnt work. Looks like we might have to wait for an official google release before we get to play with wallet

 

[Evangelion01]

This thread seems to explain it pretty well: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1365360

dont have a clue which uk retailers accept it though, anyone know?

P.S. A fellow Bristolian!!!

EDIT: Ive just tried following the instructions but get the error message. Having done some more research i think google have fixed this workaround so it doesnt work. Looks like we might have to wait for an official google release before we get to play with wallet

That's for the Galaxy Nexus.

The Google Wallet application will not work on a One X. Unless you can fool Google Wallet into thinking you're using one of the Wallet-approved phones (Nexii and those LG phones), you won't be getting anywhere.

 

[mikep1993]

I want to buy 10 of those, but i'm not sure which ones are better for my One X.
I think i'll try to write my own NFC Application in the near future. So which ones shall i buy?

These:
http://rapidnfc.com/item/59/white_nfc_tags_ntag203_round_38mm
Or these:
http://rapidnfc.com/item/48/white_nfc_tags_ultralight_c_round_38mm

Is there a limit how many times i can rewrite those tags? Or can i only write the information once on those nfc tags?

 

[dansharpy]

I want to buy 10 of those, but i'm not sure which ones are better for my One X.
I think i'll try to write my own NFC Application in the near future. So which ones shall i buy?

These:
http://rapidnfc.com/item/59/white_nfc_tags_ntag203_round_38mm
Or these:
http://rapidnfc.com/item/48/white_nfc_tags_ultralight_c_round_38mm

Is there a limit how many times i can rewrite those tags? Or can i only write the information once on those nfc tags?

As far as i know you can rewrite tags as many times as possible (although i think you can make them read only) Those tags look ok, id check the capacity though as i couldnt see it anywhere. If you want to use them for things other than just tel numbers or links then id go for some 1K tags.

 

[lostunsunghero]

im confused as to why you would use a tag to say turn on/off the gps for example when its just as easy to go to the settings and do it? In most cases its probably quicker and easier than having to carry around tags with you.

for example on my phone now all i have to do is hit a single widget on the home screen (power control app). Whereas if i had a tag i would need to get that out of my pocket as well as my phone and swipe it.

 

[dansharpy]

im confused as to why you would use a tag to say turn on/off the gps for example when its just as easy to go to the settings and do it? In most cases its probably quicker and easier than having to carry around tags with you.

for example on my phone now all i have to do is hit a single widget on the home screen (power control app). Whereas if i had a tag i would need to get that out of my pocket as well as my phone and swipe it.

NFC tags are useful if you regularly need to do a set of tasks in a particular situation. You also tend to leave the tags where that situation occurs rather than keeping them in your pocket! For instance when I get in my car I only listen to music from my phone so I want it to start playing. I also want the music app to load, media volume set to maximum and to turn wifi off. By using a tag (which is stuck to the dash) I can make the phone perform all these tasks at once. I can also use another tag to set the phone up in a different way for when I leave the car. Hope that explains it OK

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[MattWPBS]

To get GPS toggle working you need Tasker AND secure settings. Once you have installed secure settings go to system settings, security and enable it as a device administrator. Then open the app and go to the helper tab and install the helper. Now go into tasker and go to settings, misc tab and tick allow external access. Create a new task (i called mine GPS Toggle) click the plus to add a new task and click on plug ins. Select secure settings then hit configure. In the drop down list you will see gps. choose on, off or toggle and hit the little disc icon in the corner to save. Now you can select this task from nfc task launcher to program gps state to tags!

Thanks Dan!

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im confused as to why you would use a tag to say turn on/off the gps for example when its just as easy to go to the settings and do it? In most cases its probably quicker and easier than having to carry around tags with you.

for example on my phone now all i have to do is hit a single widget on the home screen (power control app). Whereas if i had a tag i would need to get that out of my pocket as well as my phone and swipe it.

As Dan's said, it's not carrying the tag around, it's having the tag where you need to switch a load of stuff.

For example, my home one is wifi on, bluetooth off, volume max. Car's wifi off, bluetooth on, open the car home app. Work's silent, no wifi, no bluetooth. Just tap the tag when you go past it/get in the car. Job's a good 'un.

 

[lostunsunghero]

Thanks Dan!

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As Dan's said, it's not carrying the tag around, it's having the tag where you need to switch a load of stuff.

For example, my home one is wifi on, bluetooth off, volume max. Car's wifi off, bluetooth on, open the car home app. Work's silent, no wifi, no bluetooth. Just tap the tag when you go past it/get in the car. Job's a good 'un.

ah right,

i was under the impression that you could only use the tags to perform 1 task rather than a "subroutine" of functions

 

[niels-cil]

Can I exchange apps through android beam or do i need to use another app or something? how about the wifi direct thing with samsung beam , works android beam on same way?

 

[krohnjw]

ah right,

i was under the impression that you could only use the tags to perform 1 task rather than a "subroutine" of functions

Created for exactly this purpose: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jwsoft.nfcactionlauncher