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Connect & transfer
NFC
Near Field Communication
technology lets you instantly share
content (like web links, contacts,
and photos), information, and
more, by touching the back of your
phone to another NFC-enabled
device.
Find it:
Apps
>
Settings
>
More
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NFC
Share with Android Beam™
Use Android Beam to share content on your phone with
another NFC-enabled phone or tablet.
Find it:
Apps
>
Settings
>
More
>
Android Beam
Note:
The other device must support NFC, too.
1
Open the screen that contains the map page or browser
page you want to share.
2
Touch the back of your phone to the back of the
other device.
When the devices connect, you’ll see
Touch to Beam
on
your phone.
3
Tap your screen to share your content.
NFC
Touchpoints
(on back)
Receive with NFC
Receive web links, e-coupons, brochures, maps, and more
from an NFC tag. Look for the NFC logo on posters, signs,
store displays, and other areas. Touch the back of your
phone to the logo to receive its tag information.
Bluetooth & Wi-Fi one-touch setup
Touch the back of your phone to an NFC-enabled Bluetooth
device or Wi-Fi access point to automatically pair or connect
with the device.
Mobile payment
You can use any secure payment app to pay for your
purchase (where available).
Look for the NFC logo to confirm that you can make a
mobile payment. Touch the back of your phone to the
payment device to pay for your purchase.
Security
Mobile payments, wireless connections, and content sharing
all demand security:
• Range:
NFC only works over a short range (about
4 cm/1.5 inches), so it's unlikely you’ll connect by
mistake—if you did, you would still have to accept the
connection to send or receive information.
• Encryption:
Your phone uses the latest security,
encryption, and authentication features to protect your
