Yeah, compared to the dark times of my Nexus S, there was barely any NFC apps worth mentioning. Now that I'm a proud owner of the Note 2, I'm seeking for a good app. There's just so many in the market when I search for NFC. What NFC app is everyone here using to satisfy your NFC needs?
For now, I'm just using thr stock apps. I flashed Omega V4 earlier, and I've realised I can receive files using Wifi-Direct but I can't send them. So, I'm having to use an alternative app.... Small issues aside; I love thisbphone, NFC is awesome.
Anytag launcher is a great one, doesn't need u to write on a chip as it works with even read only tags, and u can configure it to your needs accordingly.
This is my first nfc enabled device, so I'm not that much of an expert in it,
hope it helps though.
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Nfc task launcher.
Tapatalkteando desde mi móvil.
NFC Task Launcher - this is the best one in my view, works easily and never had it fail.
AnyTAG NFC - as stated above, this works for ANY NFC tag. (eg, I have it so that when I hold my phone to be credit card it starts my banking app)
RemoteStick - turning on my living lights by putting my phone on the coffee table..
InstaWifi - connects to a wifi network by tag - had this installed before and still use the tags from it, but NFC Task Launcher can do the same thing.
I'm keeping my eyes open for more NFC apps. Will definitely be keeping my eye on this thread
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I thought i would make post detailing all the possible ways to use our xperia nfc phones for payment and if we can get Google Wallet to work
Method A) UK- In the UK the Orange quick tap app has been released for the galaxy s3, this may be expanded to other NFC phones soon
(dont know about anyother countries but if anyone knows then ill add the info
Method B) Google Wallet
So this is what i know so far i think this is all correct
There is a secure element in our phones
The wallet app does not appear in the app drawer (not sure why exactly) I tried defrosting it however it does not appear in titanium backup
A older version of the app does appear AND launches however only when NFC is turned off when it is turned on it crashes
Reasons for the app not working could possibly be because the nfc libs are not all there or are modified. This was a problem for other phones but is fixable by replacing the libs *i think*
I do not know how the app behaves under cm9 or cm10 or under Kangs jellybean port because my bootloader is not unlocked so could anyone try ?[/SIZE][/SIZE]
anouj said:
I thought i would make post detailing all the possible ways to use our xperia nfc phones for payment and if we can get Google Wallet to work
Method A) UK- In the UK the Orange quick tap app has been released for the galaxy s3, this may be expanded to other NFC phones soon
(dont know about anyother countries but if anyone knows then ill add the info
Method B) Google Wallet
So this is what i know so far i think this is all correct
There is a secure element in our phones
The wallet app does not appear in the app drawer (not sure why exactly) I tried defrosting it however it does not appear in titanium backup
A older version of the app does appear AND launches however only when NFC is turned off when it is turned on it crashes
Reasons for the app not working could possibly be because the nfc libs are not all there or are modified. This was a problem for other phones but is fixable by replacing the libs *i think*
I do not know how the app behaves under cm9 or cm10 or under Kangs jellybean port because my bootloader is not unlocked so could anyone try ?[/SIZE][/SIZE]
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I managed to get hold of the quick tap wallet apk, it installs perfectly on my Xperia S, however when you launch it, it brings a message asking for a NFC sim, which orange won't provide as yet
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I managed to get hold of the quick tap wallet apk, it installs perfectly on my Xperia S, however when you launch it, it brings a message asking for a NFC sim, which orange won't provide as yet
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In Singapore, you need to change to nfc SIM first. Services provided are dependant on the Teleco. 1 of them only have ezlink function(a card for trains, bus etc), while another teleco provide master card service.
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anouj said:
Method B) Google Wallet
So this is what i know so far i think this is all correct
There is a secure element in our phones
The wallet app does not appear in the app drawer (not sure why exactly) I tried defrosting it however it does not appear in titanium backup
A older version of the app does appear AND launches however only when NFC is turned off when it is turned on it crashes
Reasons for the app not working could possibly be because the nfc libs are not all there or are modified. This was a problem for other phones but is fixable by replacing the libs *i think*
I do not know how the app behaves under cm9 or cm10 or under Kangs jellybean port because my bootloader is not unlocked so could anyone try ?[/SIZE][/SIZE][/SIZE]
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Yeah I've been trying for the last 2 days to get GWallet working with no success. All the modded versions don't install and the real version installs fine but errors with "This device is not supported"
Have put the question up on Modaco where Paul made the modded version but have yet to receive a response.
Started a thread here in the apps section but just got silly comments back unfortunately.
Would love to get it working
Bootloader ???
Does anyone have an unlockable bootloader and are able to try the app on cm9 or cm10 ?
since beginning of November in Poland (t-mobile and orange) has started nfc payments. xperia s is supported.
i'll write more when i'll test it
I've just got a Barclaycard RFID chip stuck on the back of my Xperia S
it works! and it works perfectly!
i can choose between different cards and banks, I can set default card and pay without unlocking my phone...
in local shops, when walking or riding a bike I dont have to remember and take care of my wallet...
soon it should be an ability to buy a ticket to the cinema, theatre, match etc thr the phone and then just use nfc to enter that places...
i hope NFC will expand
How have they implemented it? Do you need a special SIM for it or using the stock NFC chips on the Xperia?
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one have to switches micro sim card to nfc micro sim (free for me), then one receives an app MyWallet where you can set bank's cards, default card, preferences, security. and that's all. if you set default card you can pay when the phone is locked or even turned off (battery can't be empty)...
components:
1) SIM NFC;
2) MyWallet app;
3) NFC controller;
4) Wallet management server
some videos:
ad:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-srLh5gEM8&feature=youtu.be&noredirect=1
how it works:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoJp1IR3Isg&feature=player_embedded
in reality:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L4f49v1kBE&feature=player_embedded
Yeah I thought so. That means nothing turns do with Xperia really. I'm jealous all the same
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well, it does. it works only with NFC phones and uses phone's NFC chip... NFC SIM is security reason
I just finished programming my tec tiles. I have one for home, car, work and bedtime. I have set up pretty basic stuff. I am sure many of you out there have better and more creative uses that I would love to hear about. I am particularly interested in the ways people are using tec-tiles with Tasker. I have been using Tasker for a long time, but mostly I just feel stupid trying to set it up.
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I got a package of them, but haven't really played with them much since I have been messing around too much with my device. Need to invest some time on them, but in the car I plan on having it turn on BT to pair with the HFK in the car, open music app so I can goto my podcasts (ditch my iPod). Home I will have it airplane mode, and turn on alarm clock. I know I have a few more things I want it to do for each but I have to give it more thought.
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I just finished programming my tec tiles. I have one for home, car, work and bedtime. I have set up pretty basic stuff. I am sure many of you out there have better and more creative uses that I would love to hear about. I am particularly interested in the ways people are using tec-tiles with Tasker. I have been using Tasker for a long time, but mostly I just feel stupid trying to set it up.
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what are tec tiles? Something specific to the note 2?
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what are tec tiles? Something specific to the note 2?
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They are a brand of NFC tags made by samsung I believe. I went and purchased a set from www.tagsfordroid.com they are priced very well.
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They are Samsung branded nfc tags. After further research I should have bought them elsewhere. But, I used a 50% off code so still not a bad deal. I have set up one for home by my door that turns Bluetooth off, wifi on when I get home... One for the car that does the opposite of the home one and launches Google Music. I also used Tasker to keep the screen on while I am in the car... One is beside to mute notifications... One is at work to turn off Bluetooth and wifi and lower volume. So far I am loving the one touch functionality. I am wondering what other cool things can be done.
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They are a brand of NFC tags made by samsung I believe. I went and purchased a set from www.tagsfordroid.com they are priced very well.
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I have bought some there to. They are very nice and pretty cheap.
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They are Samsung branded nfc tags. After further research I should have bought them elsewhere. But, I used a 50% off code so still not a bad deal. I have set up one for home by my door that turns Bluetooth off, wifi on when I get home... One for the car that does the opposite of the home one and launches Google Music. I also used Tasker to keep the screen on while I am in the car... One is beside to mute notifications... One is at work to turn off Bluetooth and wifi and lower volume. So far I am loving the one touch functionality. I am wondering what other cool things can be done.
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I use NFC Task Launcher and it is the best one I have found so far. Don't know if you know or not, but you can do switches which have 2 tasks. so if you tap it once itll do like normal then the next time it goes to the second task. So you can have like in car first tap turn BT on, screen timeout off, google music. Second tap turns off BT, screen timeout 30 seconds, close google music, text wife that you made it where you were going safely.
Once I get my Note I'm planning on getting a set of NFC stickers/keychain. On the keychain I plan on putting a link to a certain YouTube video. Whenever someone with an NFC phone asks what I have tagged on there, they get Rick Rolled
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Does anyone know when the app will be available in Australia? I know a few people who have bought the tiles but can't download here...?
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I want a key chain but don't want one of the generic green android ones. Any others out there?
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I want a key chain but don't want one of the generic green android ones. Any others out there?
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we'll have a new keychain available at andytags.com in about a week! It's an NTAG203 chip so it's compatible with all phones, but I wouldn't use it with the Samsung Tectile App.
The Samsung Tectile app is okay, but there are WAY better apps out there (we keep a list of the ones we recommend on our website). The Samsung app writes a ton of extra info on the tag for no good reason.
Anyway, we have both Mifare 1K Classic tags (same as Samsung Tectiles) and the NTAG203 tags - all Android themed and in various colors.
The keychain has a black background with our own Andy the Android NFC Face logo in a glowing blue. Should be on the website by 2/1
I got a pack of the free textiles with the free flip cover promotion. I have one in the car to turn off bluetooth, start car home ultra and forward phone calls to the built in phone in car. I just started using Tasker to create a "normal" profile that un-forwards calls and a few other small things. That way I don't have to have another sticker in car to turn car profile off. And in case I forget to un car profile it, I can now so it one click from home screen with Tasker widget. Man that app can do a lot.
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I use NFC task launcher, I like that I can run the changes from the app even without the tag, in case I forget.
I have:
One for bed, Task 1 turns on auto bright, ringer to 1, notification to 0, Task 2 screen to max, ringer to max, notifications to max
One for kids, Sends text to me letting me know they are leaving or have got home.
One for car, Task 1 turns on car dock/driving mode, BT on, media volume to max, wifi off, ringer to max, notifications to max(in case I forget my other tag), Task 2 car dock/driving mode off, media to 0, BT off
One for work, Task 1, ringer and notification to 1, WiFi on, Task 2, ringer and notifications to max, WiFi off
I think that is it.
I use one on my WiiMote to launch the pairing app, and another on my keys to boost brightness and disable wifi when I leave the house.
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Hi,
I'm on XXELK rom, the polish 4.1.2, rooted with CF 6.4 and CWM touch, Siyah kernel v1.8.6, some tweaks added via STweaks (little bit of undervolting, GPU too etc.), and a little modding here and there (really, just 3 things: 23 toggles mod, 3 way boot + crt off + multiview for any app).
I froze some apps such as messaging, internet, all share cast, sammy's own bloatware I never use.
Anyway, NFC works just fine, it clicks right away when back to back with my Nexus 7 or another S3, beams content and whatsoever, except for 1 app: NFC Postemobile.
This is a relatively new app by the Italian MVNO, which uses their own new SIM that has a prepaid (rechargeable) MasterCard included, for making payments just as Google Wallet works.
As a matter of fact, back with ICS, I had a GW modded apk on my S3 and it worked like a charm (well, while the $10 lasted, as it couldn't be recharged), so no problem with payments either.
Now, all this app does is let you click on a "Activate Payment" button, gives you 60 seconds to do the magic with the PayPass thing, and it supposed to give you either a "success, €2,00 paid by PayPass" message or an error message.
Well, I tried and retried (thanks, McDonalds guys ), but the app seems to do nothing when activated and placed anyway (believe me, I tried in ANY way) on the POS(with Google Wallet there was an instant *beep* and the payment was made).
Is there any way to find out if this is an error within the app, or if I broke the NFC communication in some way by modding something? Can I try anywhere else (possibly without losing money on the prepaid card ) to see if the app actually triggers the NFC chip or not?
If you read till now, thank you. If you have a solution, thank you 1000 times. :victory:
P.s. I have 2 original NFC batteries, tried both, no luck. Also, NFC works perfectly on my Samsung TecTiles, meaning it's not broken...
Please guys, nobody?
I'm here trying to figure out the problem, and since NFC communication works in any other app I guess it's just an app issue, but several others on the market seem to have it working...
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Today I reverted back to XXELK with no mods at all, just for the sake of trying, but the app doesn't work anyway.
Isn't there a way to, with another NFC phone or tablet, "intercept" the NFC signal sent from the phone (if any) while I click on "activate payment"?
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So I now have a Samusng S2 LTE, and sold the Nexus 4, what an upgrade ! yah (removable batteries needed on sailing trips, an a tough to break phone, USB OTG and can bring files i need on SD cards..
Anyways so I rooted and installed CW10 - and it seems that they have now jumped the shark in a mainstream attempt so the most important feature is gone, set permissions...
Coming from a blackberry I can hardly imagine why some stupid app I have to delete has permission to use my phone for things that are none of their junk, like my SMS and phone calls, even my phone number, MY LOCATION...
Can't wait for this new Firefox OS ! should clear the spying on us problems up I hope... but in the meantime, what to do ? I want to tell an app what permissions it has, most have no permission for anything unless i need them to do that function, but right now it is open season on my privacy.
ANy tips ?
Tip number one....
Post your question in the correct forum and you may get an answer.
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I use LBE Privacy Guard, look for it in the Play Store. Quick note, it only works on ICS, its not compatible with JB.
Ya, I sadly installed and got all set up with cw 10 on JB only to find out they decided to remove all the permissions stuff to please google... why does google want you not to choose to block certain apps permissions... it's creepy.
I don't think Firefox is gaining much ground for our device. Ubuntu touch is gaining a lot of ground imo. I personally use permissions free
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Sort of.
I bought my gear fit yesterday and messaging notification, including 3rd party apps, like whatsapp, work. I need to install Google calendar to get calendar notifications. All you need to do is download gear fit manager apk and pair. I can also use the media controller to skip tracks and control volume.
The watch can sense your wrist motion, and screen will switch on when you raise and turn your wrist to your face. Screen is super nice. Built is plastic but don't feel cheap at all. You can change wall paper. There are different home screens that allow you to customize to show the time together wirh different information, such as next calendar activity (which I use), or pedometer data, or weather.... Etc.
S health doesn't work. But I used to use pebble, and can say gear fit is much better as it can show emotions, , or whatever they are called. I can still use the heartbeat sensor, pedometers, exercise measures, but data just can't be sync to phone without s health.
Since Samsung released the sdk, I am hopeful that the exercise data will be supported by 3rd party apps eventually.
Let me know if you have any question. Oh yeah, the control is smooth, and based on my experience, the battery should last around 4 days.
Great watch... Anyone wants my pebble?
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Great good to know thanks for the info!
Shame they designed it 90 degrees off...
I have seen the latest firmware that allows portrait mode. I don't have that option yet.
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yatbond said:
Great watch... Anyone wants my pebble?
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I'll take it :fingers-crossed:
Is a usb cable or something to connect with a pc included to the deilvery contents?
This is really good news to read! Thanks for the info.
Scrib'd on my OG2
The usb cable came with it. It has a normal micro USB charger that connects to a small adapter which connects to the watch.
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Strava works?
yatbond said:
Sort of.
I bought my gear fit yesterday and messaging notification, including 3rd party apps, like whatsapp, work. I need to install Google calendar to get calendar notifications. All you need to do is download gear fit manager apk and pair. I can also use the media controller to skip tracks and control volume.
The watch can sense your wrist motion, and screen will switch on when you raise and turn your wrist to your face. Screen is super nice. Built is plastic but don't feel cheap at all. You can change wall paper. There are different home screens that allow you to customize to show the time together wirh different information, such as next calendar activity (which I use), or pedometer data, or weather.... Etc.
S health doesn't work. But I used to use pebble, and can say gear fit is much better as it can show emotions, , or whatever they are called. I can still use the heartbeat sensor, pedometers, exercise measures, but data just can't be sync to phone without s health.
Since Samsung released the sdk, I am hopeful that the exercise data will be supported by 3rd party apps eventually.
Let me know if you have any question. Oh yeah, the control is smooth, and based on my experience, the battery should last around 4 days.
Great watch... Anyone wants my pebble?
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Are you sure weather can work on lg g2
Yes, except all the health functions. The other thing is though you need to install the latest gear fit manager with the gear fit being updated with the latest firmware. You can do that if you have another Samsung gs4 or 5.... If not, then go to your local electronic store to connect your gear fit too update firmware. Then disconnect it and leave.
I am still using both g2 and gear fit.
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