Can you retro fit NFC? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Was a bit gutted that my phone didn't come with NFC so was wondering if there is any way to retro fit it once more places are using NFC? I saw there was maybe sd cards coming out that gave NFC capabilities.
Cheers
Dave
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Thought vodaphone said on sim
You might check the post.
Jje
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Orange are putting it on their SIMs for their new 'Quick Tap' system.
http://orange.co.uk/quicktap

Having just watched that video, it would seem that 'quicktap' works on a similar.premise to 'bump'? As in, by tapping the phone onto another device, a connection is made?
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stoney73 said:
Having just watched that video, it would seem that 'quicktap' works on a similar.premise to 'bump'? As in, by tapping the phone onto another device, a connection is made?
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That's essentially what NFC does. It creates a connection when it comes into close proximity to another compatible device or 'tag'

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NFC won't turn on.

As the title says, every time I go into Google wallet it says that I need to not NFC on so I go into the settings and attempt to but every time I press it, it checks and then unchecks every time. I AM rooted. But I don't see how that could affect it. Any ideas?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1726703
No Google Wallet with root?
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Not sure if that might help, but it may steer you in the right direction
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Yeah I did see that. But I'm not sure how it would affect my NFC. Thanks for the link though. I didn't flash a rom or factory reset anything.
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PatrickHuey said:
Yeah I did see that. But I'm not sure how it would affect my NFC. Thanks for the link though. I didn't flash a rom or factory reset anything.
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Did you change batteries? If you did that's why.. the nfc chip is built into the battery
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Is it really? I don't see how it's just not turning on.
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Yea.... so if you change batteries it won't turn on
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I didn't switch batteries though. I tried to flash back to my stock rom from when I first rooted but it's not working.
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did u set up google wallet prior to going back to factory?
has nfc worked at all for u like in the past maybe when it was stock?
I set it up, rooted and tried it and it won't work now. Went back to factory image and I can't even access wallet because I can't get nfc to turn on at all. I'm gonna try to unroot and then try it and see
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Lol now after trying to unroot Google wallet says it's not compatible with my country. WTF.
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theres posts referring to this problem. Apparently you're supposed to clear the settings within google wallet before rooting. Google wallet may be permanently bricked on your device
I dont see how google wallet messed my nfc completely up
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I heard the metal replacement backs fück with nfc
Do you have one?
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Small "dot" appears on notification bar?

Hello there
When I'm browsing my phone, every once in a while, I get this greyish icon/dot appear in the notification bar, at the left.
Does anybody know what it's for?
Thanks in advance
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Any help?
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jediknight111 said:
Any help?
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This might be a stupid question but do you think you can take a pic or maybe use your phone while browsing and hope that you can video record it with some other camera and capture that grayish dot. It could be that you have a security software installed and everytime you browse it scans the website you're on. I could be wrong.
For me, when i view a pic on reddit sync, it shows up. I think it just is a way to declutter the notification bar, cause if you click it, it shows all the icons anyway. Any more info as to what you're doing when it happens?
Meemo23 said:
This might be a stupid question but do you think you can take a pic or maybe use your phone while browsing and hope that you can video record it with some other camera and capture that grayish dot. It could be that you have a security software installed and everytime you browse it scans the website you're on. I could be wrong.
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I'll try to see if I can do that, the only security software installed on my phone is Cerbereus, which is more phone tracking than anything
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akshizzle said:
For me, when i view a pic on reddit sync, it shows up. I think it just is a way to declutter the notification bar, cause if you click it, it shows all the icons anyway. Any more info as to what you're doing when it happens?
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It's when I'm on my phone generally, pops up randomly , I know the icon you're referring to. It's not that one
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jediknight111 said:
Hello there
When I'm browsing my phone, every once in a while, I get this greyish icon/dot appear in the notification bar, at the left.
Does anybody know what it's for?
Thanks in advance
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I think it's related to Google Now. Shows up when there's new Google Now cards available possibly
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Krigsko said:
I think it's related to Google Now. Shows up when there's new Google Now cards available possibly
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I think you may be right, looked around on another forum. Somebody suggested that for another user. Uploading picture for confirmation if that's ok
http://www.imgur.com/CRpXw.jpeg
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jediknight111 said:
I think you may be right, looked around on another forum. Somebody suggested that for another user. Uploading picture for confirmation if that's ok
http://www.imgur.com/CRpXw.jpeg
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Yep, it's that very faint dot. I noticed it goes away when i go into Google Now and swipe away the cards
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Krigsko said:
Yep, it's that very faint dot. I noticed it goes away when i go into Google Now and swipe away the cards
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Thanks for the help, I appreciate it
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Try disabling google now
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SIM card issues

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but my AT&T microSIM card should lock into place, right? I just got my OG, but the card doesn't lock into its slot. The microSD locks in just fine, but the SIM only stays in because of the slot cover being on.
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Digil said:
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but my AT&T microSIM card should lock into place, right? I just got my OG, but the card doesn't lock into its slot. The microSD locks in just fine, but the SIM only stays in because of the slot cover being on.
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Take a paper clip of something small and push on it. It's kind of a pain to pop in.
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Zackhery said:
Take a paper clip of something small and push on it. It's kind of a pain to pop in.
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Thanks, that worked.
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PS3 won't see DNA?

Can't seem to get the DNA to be detected on my ps3 through the usb. Never had an issue before with other androids.
Anybody know a fix?
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Anybody find fix?
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MicroMod777 said:
Anybody find fix?
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me either ):
I haven't had my galaxy nexus or htc droid be found by my ps3, I think it might be a jellybean thing, especially since they don't have sd cards, and Windows sees then as mtp devices.
Last night I downloaded a dlna server app, worked pretty good for me. Watched pictures and videos from our ski trip.
The app "media server" worked well for me.
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jasoraso said:
I haven't had my galaxy nexus or htc droid be found by my ps3, I think it might be a jellybean thing, especially since they don't have sd cards, and Windows sees then as mtp devices.
Last night I downloaded a dlna server app, worked pretty good for me. Watched pictures and videos from our ski trip.
The app "media server" worked well for me.
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Yea I tried those, but it streamed really bad. What kind of WiFi router u have?
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Try this. It may work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1389375
scumpoop said:
Try this. It may work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1389375
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Sweet. Will test. Thanks
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Let me know if this works.
In the meantime, the DROID DNA supports the wireless N standard, so if you have a wireless router supporting wireless N, it should increase your transfer rate.
The PS3's wireless adapter doesn't support wireless N or newer standards, so I suggest connecting the PS3 via ethernet port if possible. This should greatly improve local streaming speed.
scumpoop said:
Try this. It may work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1389375
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Didn't work. Seems issue is with ps3 not giving any power through usb cable.
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HTC One and Media Link HD

I'd like to know if the One is compatible with the Media Link HD? And if so, how is the performance and set up? I was hearing a few things about setup being a pain but that was for the other One variants.
Has anyone used Android for PowerPoint presentations? Perhaps on Google Drive or any other third party application?
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I just use a MHL adapter although oddly enough the phone refuses to charge while connected.
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jonathan3579 said:
I just use a MHL adapter although oddly enough the phone refuses to charge while connected.
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MHL adapter?
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nrkid9 said:
MHL adapter?
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Yeah, it has a microUSB connection to plug into your phone's microUSB port and the other end has a HDMI port to be plugged in from your TV. (There's also a side port where you have to plug in the phones charger.) I can post pictures if need be. It completely mirrors your phones screen vs just media.
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jonathan3579 said:
Yeah, it has a microUSB connection to plug into your phone's microUSB port and the other end has a HDMI port to be plugged in from your TV. (There's also a side port where you have to plug in the phones charger.) I can post pictures if need be. It completely mirrors your phones screen vs just media.
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What I liked about the media link was that I could use it wirelessly so that if I were to use my phone for maybe a PowerPoint presentation then I wouldn't have a cable attached
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nrkid9 said:
What I liked about the media link was that I could use it wirelessly so that if I were to use my phone for maybe a PowerPoint presentation then I wouldn't have a cable attached
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Valid point. I do know for a fact that the One is Media Link compatible. I wasn't sure if you were in possession of one or not which is why I mentioned the cheaper option.
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I actually don't have one in my possession and was looking to buy one but after seeing some reviews I'd like to look into it some more before being so committed to buying one.
Hi all, here in the Netherlands you get the medialink hd for free when you preordered the One before the end of april.
I used it and it works perfectly .
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Media link works flawlessly. Loving the three finger swipe.
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