How to activate NFC on Google Pixel 2

The NFC is a fairly new and practical technology. This technology is progressively used on Android cell phones like the Google Pixel 2. Because of the NFC it is possible to do many things in many fields of activity. So we decided to write this content to rough the subject of the NFC and show you the right way to activate it on your Google Pixel 2. We will initially see what the NFC is for. We will discover in a second time how you can activate the NFC on your Google Pixel 2. 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 Google Pixel 2

The NFC that stands for Near Field Communication is in fact a wireless transfer technology. With NFC you can exchange information or files between 2 devices. The peculiarity of this wireless technology is that it has a range of just a few centimeters. It will be required that the device with which you use the NFC is highly close to your Google Pixel 2 in order that it operates. So, the NFC will allow your Google Pixel 2 to be able to exchange files, to connect to a new device or to pay without contact. There are so many ways to use the NFC of your Google Pixel 2.

How to activate the NFC of your Google Pixel 2

In order to make use of the NFC on your Google Pixel 2, it can be necessary that this setting is enabled on the cellphone. To activate the NFC on your Google Pixel 2, you must go to the Settings menu of the Google Pixel 2. Then go to PLUS or ADVANCED PARAMETERS and finally click on NFC. You can then activate or deactivate the NFC of your Google Pixel 2. If you want to save a little battery, we recommend you to activate the NFC only if you use it and to deactivate it the rest of the time.

How to use the NFC with your Google Pixel 2

Exchange files with NFC

If you want to exchange data files between your Google Pixel 2 and another cellphone, you may use the NFC. For this you have to activate the NFC and you must also activate Android Bean. To accomplish this, go to Settings> More> NFC> Android Beam . Once done, simply bring the 2 devices closer and choose NFC as an option to share your file.

Pay with the NFC of your Google Pixel 2

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

Connect to a device

When you want pair a device to your Google Pixel 2, it may be easier to do it with the NFC. So, it is often enough to activate the NFC Google Pixel 2 and stick the phone to the device to create the association. This is for example the case with some bluetooth headsets.