Can you put nfc on a phone that doesn't have it? - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys, I was looking to get a new phone, and the ONLY thing holding me back is the fact that it does not have nfc built in. This is real dealbreaker for me, as nfc is a huge part of my life. I was wondering if there was a way to nfc enable a phone that doesn't have nfc built in. If someone knows of a way, please let me know. Also, I can easily get nfc tags that aren't affected by battery radio interference, but I haven't found a way to use this for file transfer and android beam.
I know a thread like this was created in 2012, to no avail, but I was hoping times have changed, as nfc is becoming more and more popular these days.
Thanks in advance to anyone that helps me!!!

DaveMaster81 said:
Hey guys, I was looking to get a new phone, and the ONLY thing holding me back is the fact that it does not have nfc built in. This is real dealbreaker for me, as nfc is a huge part of my life. I was wondering if there was a way to nfc enable a phone that doesn't have nfc built in. If someone knows of a way, please let me know. Also, I can easily get nfc tags that aren't affected by battery radio interference, but I haven't found a way to use this for file transfer and android beam.
I know a thread like this was created in 2012, to no avail, but I was hoping times have changed, as nfc is becoming more and more popular these days.
Thanks in advance to anyone that helps me!!!
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nfc will not work on a phone that doesn't have it as far as i know bc it is lacking hardware

No.
No. They are soldered on to the board. You cannot even Upgrade things like RAM, Internal memory on a phone (as of now).

DaveMaster81 said:
Hey guys, I was looking to get a new phone, and the ONLY thing holding me back is the fact that it does not have nfc built in. This is real dealbreaker for me, as nfc is a huge part of my life. I was wondering if there was a way to nfc enable a phone that doesn't have nfc built in. If someone knows of a way, please let me know. Also, I can easily get nfc tags that aren't affected by battery radio interference, but I haven't found a way to use this for file transfer and android beam.
I know a thread like this was created in 2012, to no avail, but I was hoping times have changed, as nfc is becoming more and more popular these days.
Thanks in advance to anyone that helps me!!!
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The only thing you will get with coding is a NFC button in your toggle screen, but it won't work. The reason is as said by fellow members in the above replies
So if you need a device with NFC feature, please buy a device with it pre built :good:

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[Q] Galaxy SII - NFC (lack of) Question

Hi Fellas,
I've been looking around and have been unable to find some definitive answers with regards to the LACK of NFC in the UK Galaxy SII, some places list it as included (though my battery isnt one of those...)
I've been reading into it and understand the NFC chip is actually built into the battery... is this correct? and if so surely before long you'll be able to just purchase a NFC enabled battery, slap that bad boy in and get Beaming...!
is this possible? thoughts?
Unless there are connectors between the battery and the inside of the phone (that arent for charging), how will it connect? it will just be a chip in a battery..
yeah that was a thought I had Im not basing my view on any real evidence, just opinions I've read on various forums that it is built into the battery! twas just a thought tbh as I'm a smidge disappointed at the lack of NFC as it seems a neat feature and a number of business I use locally support it already!
The NFC antenna is in the battery package, but the actual NFC chip lives deep in the phone.
(so no, changing the battery won't give you NFC on an i9100
stuclark said:
The NFC antenna is in the battery package, but the actual NFC chip lives deep in the phone.
(so no, changing the battery won't give you NFC on an i9100
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Heard somewhere that New sim Cards will come with NFC capabalities so probably most phones might get it when it goes main stream in UK
Rumour was Orange were trialling it or something
There apparently is an NFC chip (PN544) within the phone - at one point Pulser was able to actually get it to accept a firmware load.
It didn't do anything beyond that though - attempting to enable NFC in Settings would cause it to just hang there.
Not sure what would happen if someone put an NFC-enabled battery in the I9100. (The I777 has NFC hardware but AT&T disabled it in software - we've been able to re-enable it though, minus Google Wallet support)

What is/Can NFC do?

I may be getting the S3, and I know it has NFC, but what can NFC do?
I understand that it can do this beam stuff, but I won't use that really. Do you need these little discs to make NFC work as you get with the Sony Xperia?
Can you buy any NFC disc and use it for what? are the discs for specific purposes? What do people who have NFC use it for now please? in day to day stuff?
cheers
MrMrMr111 said:
I may be getting the S3, and I know it has NFC, but what can NFC do?
I understand that it can do this beam stuff, but I won't use that really. Do you need these little discs to make NFC work as you get with the Sony Xperia?
Can you buy any NFC disc and use it for what? are the discs for specific purposes? What do people who have NFC use it for now please? in day to day stuff?
cheers
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NFC is basically a low-range, low-power(It draws power from the RF-field made by the phone) and low-storage device. So NFC can be used to transmit and/or store small bits of information.
It can be used for a lot of stuff, such as the Google Wallet contactless payment system, where you can basically pay by using your phone, however this system isn't live in many places yet, officially only the US i believe.
It can also be used together with nfc stickers or disks where you can program them to do specific stuff (Like go into car mode) when you touch them.
Those stickers and disks can also be programmed to contain contact information and other stuff like that.
Lastly it can be used to transfer small bits of information between NFC-enabled phones, and if both people have something like S-Beam that pretty much just establishes a WiFi-Drect link, then you can also transfer much bigger files by using NFC to establish the connection but Wifi to transfer the files.
The sort of thing I was hoping was for eg if I have one if these stickers in my car I.could get it to switch on Bluetooth, put phone into car mode (if there is one), switch on S-voice so can just ask instructions rather than press a button to wake 1st (not sure if S-voice works like this?)
I could then have another sticker on door panel or something to do the opposite when leaving the car. Is this possible?
Where do you get the stickers from? How do you program them?
Any other yes sorry from contactless payments (I'm in UK) or S-beam?
Thanks
Basicly, Sony came up with the idea, so it's not standard in Android nor TouchWiz. There might be developers and stuff who sells the NFC tags and have the same use as the tags from Sony.
MrMrMr111 said:
put phone into car mode (if there is one)
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Basicly, the idea behind car mode is that you put in what you think is needed for in the car (for instance, WIFI off, 3G on, BlueTooth on, Radio on, email off etc).
MrMrMr111 said:
The sort of thing I was hoping was for eg if I have one if these stickers in my car I.could get it to switch on Bluetooth, put phone into car mode (if there is one), switch on S-voice so can just ask instructions rather than press a button to wake 1st (not sure if S-voice works like this?)
I could then have another sticker on door panel or something to do the opposite when leaving the car. Is this possible?
Where do you get the stickers from? How do you program them?
Any other yes sorry from contactless payments (I'm in UK) or S-beam?
Thanks
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You can program the stickers with a NFC writer, there's apps on the Google Play store that can do it: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nxp.nfc.tagwriter
As for the tasks, like the car one, you have to use a third party application to write and read those tags, but i've heard this app does it pretty well: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jwsoft.nfcactionlauncher
As for where you can buy them, Sony (Ericsson) have made some keychain tags that you can buy in retail, otherwise there are also different types of tags like stickers, creditcards, keyfobs, etc. that you can get from here: http://www.rfidshop.com/nfc-tags-74-c.asp
HKboy92 said:
Basicly, Sony came up with the idea, so it's not standard in Android nor TouchWiz. There might be developers and stuff who sells the NFC tags and have the same use as the tags from Sony.
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What idea? NFC or performing tasks by scanning tags? Because they came up with neither, they simply were the first to commercialize it.
I'll try to link it later but there's a thread on this in GNex forums. You can do hella cool things! I'll find the link soon.
Keep it Classy, Cali.
@ Alice
That's what I'm talking bout.
Keep it Classy, Cali.
Wow - I am utterly impressed. I thought NFC could only be used for contactless payment. I need to get me some of these - quickly!
Thanks for links. Contactless payment may be handy if it's rolled out, but the other uses interest me more.
If I get one I would definitely want a "car mode" one.
There is Pay Pass Locator, that accepts Google Wallet.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mastercard.paypass
Sent from the App that Time Forgot
I had originally thought that the nfc was worthless to me because my phones are always rooted but I can see having followed the links I need to rethink that.
Would be cool if it could also be an NFC tag (with a learning mode). Then you will be able to open office doors with your phone and stuff like that. (or is that only possible with RFID )
Is there any good web sites to detail better uses, ie good profiles to use etc?
I would have thought Sony Mobile would have had some good ideas, pages if there selling there tags with the Xperia S. Do those tags come pre-programmed for some usr already?
MrFrankie said:
Would be cool if it could also be an NFC tag (with a learning mode). Then you will be able to open office doors with your phone and stuff like that. (or is that only possible with RFID )
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Yeah there's a variety of ways it can be done, there are different types of RFID technology.
It's possible that it's based on NFC, but even then it's not nessecary using the NDEF format. We have a card that we can use to pay for public transporation, it is based on NFC, but it's not formatted in a way that the phone can understand.
It's important to remember that not all NFC chips are equal. There storage space, range and security can vary. There's a neat little table here that explains the different spec of each.
They also sell NFC chips, stickers, cards, fobs etc. They will also pre-encode them and do custom printing on them. Well worth a look IMO.

Bluetooth Devices

EDIT: Never mind, tested it on other phones and it works fine. Apparently my phone's hardware has broken Bluetooth. Great. Might just switch phones because of that.
Okay. So, I took the plunge and bought the Sony Smartwatch 2. It's a nifty device, and I've had my eyes on it for a while. But here's my problem - It'll stay connected via Bluetooth, but it won't sync information. I've already asked around on those forums - Those guys aren't much help. The thing is, I think my phone's Bluetooth is faulty or malfunctional. It doesn't work with my MOGA controller either.
I am sincerely asking, is there any way to fix this?
And yes, I know this isn't the right forum - But I'd be drowned out by everyone over there asking about Security Errors because they didn't read.
Thanks in advance. I'm flashing Kuma's ROM again (Currently on V21D from Wind) and factory resetting, going to see if that'll fix it.

[Q] FM Radio receiver for LG G3

Hey everyone, I have a Vs985 running CM 12.1 Nightlies. I love this phone so much, but I hate that Verizon pulled a Verizon and blocked the FM Radio on this thing. Does anyone know of a device that can plug into the headset or something and use that as an external receiver? I know it's a longshot, but someone should develop it!
swimmerhair said:
Hey everyone, I have a Vs985 running CM 12.1 Nightlies. I love this phone so much, but I hate that Verizon pulled a Verizon and blocked the FM Radio on this thing. Does anyone know of a device that can plug into the headset or something and use that as an external receiver? I know it's a longshot, but someone should develop it!
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Unfortunately, I believe they grounded the antenna path at the qualcomm IC & if they did then an external receiver will never work. I've opened my phone a few times(posted pics in the verizon general "FM radio" thread @6 months ago), compared the main and antenna boards with g3 versions(d855, ls 990) that do have radio and they look identical, so it looks like the FM disabling was done at the IC level; nothing to swap out inside to easily make it work. Also, the excellent dev Holyangel tried to get it working via software as well and no luck there. So I think its time to give up my vs985 FM radio dream.
Good ole verizon removing free features...anything to get you to use your data up
If anything changes and it is possible to make it work in the future I'm sure you'll hear about it
I was afraid of that! I had done a lot of research and was hoping beyond hope that Verizon weren't assholes. Alas, I was proven wrong yet again. Thanks for the reply!
swimmerhair said:
I was afraid of that! I had done a lot of research and was hoping beyond hope that Verizon weren't assholes. Alas, I was proven wrong yet again. Thanks for the reply!
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I was so hoping there was a way too, but Verizon are just a bunch of d**ks about this feature The qualcomm IC in our phone is capable. There is no good reason to disable it - other than they want people to pay for data. They have great service, but man...this move is really lame. Big red is a big letdown sometimes. Oh well...it is what it is.
Take care

My S9 NFC compatibly only works when the battery is above 90% any please help please

i purchased the galaxy S9 becuase my old phone was garbage my old phone was too slow and i bought this one but when i got it i charged it setted it up to use and when i did that it was on %100 of battery and i took it off and then i use the nfc feature alot so i used it to transfer a few pictures and media and i transfered about 50 of my pictures and media and i started to watch some youtube on it and then the battery went to %88 percent and i decided to transfer the rest of my stuff so i did and then i noticed the nfc was not working and idk what to do and i tried googleing and going to a bunch of websites to see if there is a way to fix this problem on my S9 idk what to do the nfc only works when my battery is above %90 percent or chargeing and i dont know why its doing this any help to fix it please i also need the nfc features for my health too becuase i use the libre app and its not working the nfc does not work unless my battery is %90 above or chargeing if its less than %90 percent then nfc wont work and idk what to do with this problem now and my S9 is on android 9 please can someone help me with this problem and fix for me please it would help me alot
I have the same problem
What android version are you two running?
Which app were you using to share the files?
Do you have an NFC tag to test on? if so, please try to read/write to it with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.greenlifeinfotech.nfcdemo and post the results. If you don't have an NFC tag, consider buying one, they're dirt cheap.
We'd like to help, but it's hard to understand you if you don't use punctuation.
PinkDev1 said:
What android version are you two running?
Which app were you using to share the files?
Do you have an NFC tag to test on? if so, please try to read/write to it with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.greenlifeinfotech.nfcdemo and post the results. If you don't have an NFC tag, consider buying one, they're dirt cheap.
We'd like to help, but it's hard to understand you if you don't use punctuation.
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I'm running Android 10 on my S9 and I'm using the S9 SM-G960F and i noticed its not working and the phone was on Android 9 and this was the same problem happening and i thought if i update my phone there might be a fix for this problem but nope it still happens this problem

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