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NFC
Your device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information
about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for
transportation or events after downloading the required applications.
The battery contains a built-in NFC antenna. Handle the battery carefully to avoid
damaging the NFC antenna.
If the screen is locked, your device will not read NFC tags or receive data.
To activate the NFC feature, on the Applications screen, tap
Settings
→
Connections
→
NFC
.
Drag the
NFC
switch to the right.

Reading information from an NFC tag

Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag. The information from
the tag will appear.

Making a purchase with the NFC feature

Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile
payment service. To register or get details about the service, contact your service provider.
Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC card reader.
To use a SIM or USIM card as the default payment method, on the Applications screen, tap
Settings
→
Connections
→
NFC
→
NFC payment
→
USIM wallet
.

Sending data via Android Beam

Use the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and contacts, to NFC-enabled
devices.
On the Applications screen, tap
Settings
→
Connections
→
NFC
. Drag the
Android Beam
switch to the right.
Select an item, touch the back of your device to the back of the other device, and then tap
your device’s screen.