How to activate NFC on Sony Xperia XZ1

The NFC is a fairly new and practical technology. This technology is increasingly used on Android mobile phones such as the Sony Xperia XZ1. Because of the NFC it will be possible to do several things in many fields of activity. So we made the decision to write this content to rough the subject of the NFC and show you tips on how to activate it on your Sony Xperia XZ1. We will initially discover what the NFC is for. We will see in a secondary time how you can activate the NFC on your Sony Xperia XZ1. Finally, we will explain to you how you can use it in different situations.

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What is the NFC function on your Sony Xperia XZ1

The NFC that stands for Near Field Communication is actually a wireless transfer technology. With NFC you may exchange information as well as files between two devices. The attribute of this wireless technology is that it has a range of just a couple of centimeters. It will be required that the device with which you use the NFC is highly close to your Sony Xperia XZ1 so that functions. Thus, the NFC will allow your Sony Xperia XZ1 to be able to exchange files, to connect to another device or to pay without contact. There are numerous ways to use the NFC of your Sony Xperia XZ1.

How you can activate the NFC of your Sony Xperia XZ1

To be able to utilize the NFC on your Sony Xperia XZ1, it is necessary that this setting is enabled on the mobile phone. To activate the NFC on your Sony Xperia XZ1, you need to go to the Settings menu of the Sony Xperia XZ1. Then go to PLUS or ADVANCED PARAMETERS and finally click on NFC. You may then activate or deactivate the NFC of your Sony Xperia XZ1. If you want to save a little battery, we suggest you to activate the NFC only when you use it and to deactivate it the rest of the time.

How you can use the NFC with your Sony Xperia XZ1

Exchange files with NFC

If you want to exchange data files between your Sony Xperia XZ1 and another mobile phone, you may use the NFC. For this you must activate the NFC and you must also activate Android Bean. To achieve this, go to Settings> More> NFC> Android Beam . Once completed, simply bring the two mobile phones closer and select NFC as an option to share your file.

Pay with the NFC of your Sony Xperia XZ1

For now Banks are not yet too developed on the payment NFC. To be able to pay with the NFC of your Sony Xperia XZ1, you must do two things. The first is to have an app compatible with your bank. The secondary is to configure his credit card or his account in this app.

Connect to a device

When you want pair a device to your Sony Xperia XZ1, it could be easier to do it with the NFC. Thus, it is generally enough to activate the NFC Sony Xperia XZ1 and stick the telephone to the device to get the association. This is for example the case with some bluetooth headsets.