How to activate NFC on Alcatel 1S

The NFC is a quite new and useful technology. This technology is increasingly used on Android devices such as the Alcatel 1S. Due to the NFC it will be possible to do lots of things in several fields of activity. So we decided to write this article to rough the subject of the NFC and show you tips on how to activate it on your Alcatel 1S. We will initially discover what the NFC is for. We will discover in a second time how you can activate the NFC on your Alcatel 1S. At last, we will show you how you can use it in different circumstances.

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What is actually the NFC function on your Alcatel 1S

The NFC that stands for Near Field Communication is actually a wireless transfer technology. With NFC you may exchange information or files between 2 devices. The attribute of this wireless technology is that it has a range of just a couple of centimeters. It will be necessary that the device with which you use the NFC is very close to your Alcatel 1S in order that it operates. Thus, the NFC will allow your Alcatel 1S to be able to exchange files, to connect to a new device or to pay without contact. There are several ways to use the NFC of your Alcatel 1S.

How to activate the NFC of your Alcatel 1S

In order to make use of the NFC on your Alcatel 1S, it can be necessary that this setting is enabled on the cellphone. To activate the NFC on your Alcatel 1S, you must go to the Settings menu of the Alcatel 1S. Then go to PLUS or ADVANCED PARAMETERS and finally click on NFC. You may then activate or deactivate the NFC of your Alcatel 1S. If you wish to save a little battery, we advise you to activate the NFC only when you use it and to deactivate it the rest of the time.

How to use the NFC with your Alcatel 1S

Exchange files with NFC

If you wish to exchange files between your Alcatel 1S and another cellphone, you can use the NFC. For this you have to activate the NFC and you must also activate Android Bean. To get this done, go to Settings> More> NFC> Android Beam . Once done, just bring the 2 phones closer and select NFC as an option to share your file.

Pay with the NFC of your Alcatel 1S

For now Banks are not yet too developed on the payment NFC. In order to pay with the NFC of your Alcatel 1S, you must do 2 things. The first is to have an app compatible with your bank. The second is to configure his credit card or his account in this app.

Connect to a device

If you desire to pair a device to your Alcatel 1S, it could be easier to do it with the NFC. Thus, it is frequently enough to activate the NFC Alcatel 1S and stick the mobile phone to the device to create the association. This is for example the truth with some bluetooth headsets.