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Practical usage of NFC besides making payment and Android Beam?

Besides making payment and Android Beam, what do you use NFC for?
Please if you can share your setup and interesting ideas.
Also include apps that you use.
Thanks

NFC tags
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gogol said:
Besides making payment and Android Beam, what do you use NFC for?
Please if you can share your setup and interesting ideas.
Also include apps that you use.
Thanks
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I have some samsung tectiles and I just purchased "Tasker"
I haven't figured it all out yet, but what I want to do Is put my tablet on the stand, that will launch tasker, launch sixaxis controller, pair my controller, and launch dead trigger
I will spend an hour figuring out something that will save me something like 5 seconds every time I use it. Learning is half the fun

atticusmas said:
NFC tags
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Yes, I know NFC tags.
But, for what? I meant, what do you do with it?
There must be a purpose, or things that you automate by scanning the tags.

I plan on buying some tags just to mess around with things. I'm going to use one that turns WiFi off and puts my phone on vibrate and stick it by my front door. I'm not too sure what I would do with the rest, but I'll find some use for them eventually.
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Where do you buy these things?

NFC Is technology not in but a very small few phones and devices..There would only be extended capabilities when it IF ???? it ever becomes a standard device in more android devices .
im not sure i want my device sending this information out there . I Have security Questions about it.. But nothing is safe and fraud proof

The iPhone 5 is rumored to have one. Doesn't get much bigger than that.

I installed NFC TagInfo and used it to read my passport and display the picture

wizgnome said:
I installed NFC TagInfo and used it to read my passport and display the picture
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Dude, I've been trying to get this to work since I got my One XL... Did you need any other apps? Is it a US Passport Book? Mine is the card, but it's supposed to have the same technology.
Thanks,
Billy

NFC - Found Any Use For It?

I was wondering if any found any real good use of the NFC or the Google wallet app. I have $10 from signing up, and am thinking about going over to 7-11, but it is weird when on the MasterCard finder, it says there is NFC checkout and you don't want to seem like an idiot trying to check out.

So little use for it I have NFC what to use it for.
No Wallet here in Australia and no other NFC devices for me.
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For my work I made posters advertising our Facebook page we set up, I put NFC tags in the posters with a little tap here logos on. Works well, loads your web browsers and takes you to the Facebook page. All companies need to do the same!
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I have a few nfc chips (compliments of tagsfordroid) I've got a key chain tag that I use when I leave the house, it disables wi-fi, enables gps and bluetooth, increases ring tone volume. All the little things that take a few minutes of my time are now simplified with the tap of a tag! I also use nfc for other various tasks and it's proven to be very helpful
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What does NFC stand for? "No F---'in Cash"?

tcat007 said:
What does NFC stand for? "No F---'in Cash"?
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Near-Field Communication (I think; going off memory)

espionage724 said:
Near-Field Communication (I think; going off memory)
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Ya, you are correct :>

Rageypeep said:
For my work I made posters advertising our Facebook page we set up, I put NFC tags in the posters with a little tap here logos on. Works well, loads your web browsers and takes you to the Facebook page. All companies need to do the same!
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It would be so much simpler and have a far greater reach if you just had a QR code in it.
Using NFC for just a website seems a total waste to me.
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The only thing I saw with it, was that it can'y verify payments immediately unless it's connected. I have tried twice. Once at Best Buy, failed because the systems don't work. Second at 7-11 and it worked but it doesn't say whether it took the money ou, because I didn't have it connected.

for a good list of usage examples of NFC go to the comment section of this post
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...fc-tags-from-tagsfordroid-and-android-police/
Some are standard some are pretty original.

I've used nfc only for transferring photos from phobia to tablet since I don't auto sync them with a cloud storage. Beats having to do a few more clicks thru bluetooth
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thephantom said:
I've used nfc only for transferring photos from phobia to tablet since I don't auto sync them with a cloud storage. Beats having to do a few more clicks thru bluetooth
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what is "phobia"?

gkrawiec said:
what is "phobia"?
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Crappy auto correct. Wth? It's phone to tablet. No idea how phobia came about. Ok time to proofread first. Hehehe
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thephantom said:
Crappy auto correct. Wth? It's phone to tablet. No idea how phobia came about. Ok time to proofread first. Hehehe
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After going to the play store and searching for "phobia" i realized it must have been autocorrect.

ZeroManArmy said:
...Second at 7-11 and it worked but it doesn't say whether it took the money ou, because I didn't have it connected.
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Had this happen too at McDonalds and 7-11, but then again it would let me purchase regardless. The money would end up being pulled from a credit card later, so no big deal here.

I believe Starbucks accepts NFC and Google wallet? Maybe I'll pop in there and try.
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nooomoto said:
I believe Starbucks accepts NFC and Google wallet? Maybe I'll pop in there and try.
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I thought places just had to accept NFC, or Mastercard's PayPass thing, and not specifically Google Wallet?

I like to take an nfc chip with me where ever i go and find ladies with nfc capable phones and put my contact in their phone all ninja-like and then just be casual and say "aye bay bay, call me sometime" and when shes like "i dont have your number" i tell her to look at her phone and her panties instantly become soaked.
you guys should try it some time.

espionage724 said:
I thought places just had to accept NFC, or Mastercard's PayPass thing, and not specifically Google Wallet?
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No idea...its difficult finding good, current info on the subject.
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vegandroid said:
I like to take an nfc chip with me where ever i go and find ladies with nfc capable phones and put my contact in their phone all ninja-like and then just be casual and say "aye bay bay, call me sometime" and when shes like "i dont have your number" i tell her to look at her phone and her panties instantly become soaked.
you guys should try it some time.
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Gotta try that.

Don't wait for Screen Recoring in our Galaxy Note II N7100 ...

Pretty sure that most of Note II usesrs were waiting for the screen recording option that Samsung already announced ...
we were thinking that future software updates will add that option....
but that will not happen as Samsung already declared it on their official website in FAQ section that they will not add that option due to potential copyright concerns in some regions.
here is the article :
[FAQs] Smart Phone : My Galaxy Note II , GT-N7100 does not support the Screen Recording function?
Although Galaxy Note II,GT-N7100 was introduced at IFA event in 2012 with a Screen Recording function.
Samsung have decided not to include this feature in the final product due to potential copyright concerns in some regions.
As a result, Samsung does not, at this time, have a Software upgrade plan for the Screen Recording function.
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GT-N710

eng_samy said:
Pretty sure that most of Note II usesrs were waiting for the screen recording option that Samsung already announced ...
we were thinking that future software updates will add that option....
but that will not happen as Samsung already declared it on their official website in FAQ section that they will not add that option due to potential copyright concerns in some regions.
here is the article :
[FAQs] Smart Phone : My Galaxy Note II , GT-N7100 does not support the Screen Recording function?
Although Galaxy Note II,GT-N7100 was introduced at IFA event in 2012 with a Screen Recording function.
Samsung have decided not to include this feature in the final product due to potential copyright concerns in some regions.
As a result, Samsung does not, at this time, have a Software upgrade plan for the Screen Recording function.
Model Info
GT-N710
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Ye i figured they had killed this idea, in my view it has more to do with current versions of Android than anything else. Consider how many screen recording tools are on the play store and how many of them work properly with JB... err none!
If you want to record your screen get an MHL cable and a HDMI capture card only full proof way right now to do screen capture.
Anyone else want to way in with screen recorder conspiracy theories or am I on my own on this one

I don't think people are waiting for Samsung to do it. They're waiting for someone to jack the apk somehow and leak it in the Internet so they can flash it into their phones.

MohJee said:
I don't think people are waiting for Samsung to do it. They're waiting for someone to jack the apk somehow and leak it in the Internet so they can flash it into their phones.
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Some people have got the APK and have been looking for how to implement it, but there appears to be a host of libs and framework files required that we simply do not have.
Without those additional files we cannot use it.
The best alternative is to use Screencast, but root is required.

Lennyuk said:
Some people have got the APK and have been looking for how to implement it, but there appears to be a host of libs and framework files required that we simply do not have.
Without those additional files we cannot use it.
The best alternative is to use Screencast, but root is required.
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I can get libs or framework files, just say which u need

EdgaBimbam said:
I can get libs or framework files, just say which u need
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A complete dump of a rom that has it working would be the best thing.

Lennyuk said:
A complete dump of a rom that has it working would be the best thing.
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i took that apk and odex files from this dump http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31240992&postcount=34

Soooo..... Are they going to remove the screenshot feature as well? Maybe disable the microphone? Axe the camera too... prevent any files from being download to the device?
I think Sammy just fed us a steaming spoonful of BS.
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People can use it to download and pirate movies from Netflix and the like. .. so the issue of copyrights and stuff
handwritten from my note 2 (N7100)

You guys no screen cast works perfect if your rooted right.
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pakure said:
People can use it to download and pirate movies from Netflix and the like. .. so the issue of copyrights and stuff
handwritten from my note 2 (N7100)
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Torrents can still be downloaded to a device, much easier and better quality. You can also use the video camera feature if you're separate, but really, who uses recoding for pirating video? They can disable audio and problem solved. Our reduce it to 15fps... or a dozen other things, but they should remove or completely.
I need screen casting to help debug apps, not to pirate videos. Lots of people have legitimate uses.
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EP2008 said:
I need screen casting to help debug apps, not to pirate videos. Lots of people have legitimate uses.
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That might be the case, but it isn't for most... My legitimate reason is that I travel for work, so me and my wife sex Skype... So it would be kinda nice for those times she's not available, but I'm in the mood
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ix3u said:
That might be the case, but it isn't for most... My legitimate reason is that I travel for work, so me and my wife sex Skype... So it would be kinda nice for those times she's not available, but I'm in the mood
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Seems legit :thumbup:
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ix3u said:
That might be the case, but it isn't for most... My legitimate reason is that I travel for work, so me and my wife sex Skype... So it would be kinda nice for those times she's not available, but I'm in the mood
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Bet that never made it onto the Samsung "Reasons people want to screen record" list..

EP2008 said:
Seems legit :thumbup:
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androidizen said:
Bet that never made it onto the Samsung "Reasons people want to screen record" list..
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I know right. Definitely the ONLY reason I care about it.... I guess there are probably other reasons, but who cares? Not as important. At least in my eyes
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How to identify fake and genuine nexus 4

Hell all XDA members!
Next week I'm going to purchase a nexus 4 (16GB) version. Play store hardware market not supporting my country. Therefore I have to go for a 3rd party seller.
I'm not a newbie to the Android world. I already have an Android phone.
I want to know, how do I identify fake and genuine Google Nexus 4 (16GB)? I suspect there may be fake chines Nexus 4.
Apart from that, are there any way to view hardware specifications by using dial pad?
Any help really appreciate.
Thanks!

if the phone is slow then you know it isn't the real deal xD

Sergio60052 said:
if the phone is slow then you know it isn't the real deal xD
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Yes friend. Its a good point, but I think it's not a accurate test.

android addicts said:
Hell all XDA members!
Next week I'm going to purchase a nexus 4 (16GB) version. Play store hardware market not supporting my country. Therefore I have to go for a 3rd party seller.
I'm not a newbie to the Android world. I already have an Android phone.
I want to know, how do I identify fake and genuine Google Nexus 4 (16GB)? I suspect there may be fake chines Nexus 4.
Apart from that, are there any way to view hardware specifications by using dial pad?
Any help really appreciate.
Thanks!
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You could do an IMEI check. Once you get the phone press *#06# and IMEI number will show. Then google IMEI checker (http://www.imei.info/) seems like a good one. That will tell you information about your phone. Also, once you get the phone just go to settings-about phone, theres some info there.

22sl22 said:
You could do an IMEI check. Once you get the phone press *#06# and IMEI number will show. Then google IMEI checker (http://www.imei.info/) seems like a good one. That will tell you information about your phone. Also, once you get the phone just go to settings-about phone, theres some info there.
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Looks like that IMEI test is a perfect one. But about phone can change.

Can i send apk files to Nexus 4? If i can, then i can perform a benchmark test.

android addicts said:
Can i send apk files to Nexus 4? If i can, then i can perform a benchmark test.
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Of course you can.
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Go to the following URL: http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/csmg/b2c/client/auth_model_check2.jsp?esn=111111111111111111 (substitute the IMEI number for the 1's) -- it should return manufacturing information about the device.

fake nexus 4?
Greetings,
Did you get that nexus 4? Hope it was original. Who did you get it from? I am also waiting for one myself and will check if it is fake as soon as it arrives
Thanks

No dude. In my country N4 out of stock. I got a SGS3.
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android addicts said:
No dude. In my country N4 out of stock. I got I SGS3.
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Which country are you from.

faddyie said:
Which country are you from.
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Sri Lanka. Play store hardware market not support.
Few weeks back (after purchse SGS3) I again went to the same shops for purchase a phone for my brother. Then again N4 available their stock. So sad!
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Another tipoff is the screen. I've seen knockoff phones before (Note II for example) and the screens aren't in the same league as originals. LG put a decent panel in the N4.

CPU-Z -
Know the specs.. Good clones will usually have the stuff people will look for on the surface.. Working wifi, cellular data, camera, speakers. They will usually skimp on things people wouldn't normally check ~ have lower res screens, less ram, missing sub features ( GPS, LED for camera, Gravity Sensors, sometimes even a microphone etc) and less RAM. Some also have really crummy touchscreens, have difficulty detecting touches around the edges ( try typing with the keyboard or using an app)
As a side, is the N4 a popular target to clone? It seems like it would be a low risk considering its price point vs the competitors.. Also it seems like the target audience for this phone would be more capable to spot a fake ( again vs the mainstream phones)..
Seems like I always see the grey markets flooded with Samsungs and Apple, can't say I have ever seen a Nexus phone or tab. At least in Shanghai / Hong Kong

Contact me. I'm in UK. Will order and ship it to you. ( will open a secure connection between you're machine and mine ) you can order and despatch it
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Nexus 4
Thanks mate.

Fake N4? Haven't heard of a fake N4 in particular.. Can we see a pic of it..if anyone came across one

Unfortunately, that IMEI site does not detect fakes for Galaxy S4 i9500
android addicts said:
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--> I traded my HTC One for a Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 with someone through Craigslist. Unfortunately, I was so excited to get the phone I only used imei*info to verify the phone's authenticity and checkesnfree*com to see if the phone was blacklisted. (new user so can't post links)
Results from both sites were a "go" so I did the trade.
With T-mobile (or any carrier) I knew I wouldn't get 4G or LTE speeds with this model phone, which was fine. However, it was impossible for me to get off EDGE (pure H3LL after having LTE with the HTC).
Did the research I should have done before doing the trade and found out at least one easy way to ID a fake i9500: Check the phone's serial number. It shouldn't be "123456789ABCDEF" - obvious enough, if you know where to look. If it is you absolutely have a fake.
They may get smarter and this not work to check the i9500's, but for now it's good enough.
POINT: Don't be an idiot like me and fail to do your research first . Checking a couple websites isn't enough.
[Placing the post in Galaxy S4 section also]

Just download "os monitor" from any market and it will tell you everything from the number of cores to chip set, CPU e.t.c that should do the trick along with the imei number.
Cataclysm rom with full respect to Atl4ntis Remembered

I have the same question but my question is how do i spot a genuine lcd digitizer with lcd from a fake one?

Explain lack of Google Wallet Tap n Pay?

Can someone explain to me exactly why google wallet will not work with Note 3 running KitKat???
I do NOT want that ISIS junk
Thanks in advance!

One word, Verizon.
Sent from my Galaxy Note S5

I really wish someone would mod it, although I'm not sure if Wallet has support for NFC SIM cards, or if there is even a difference in the way the Android sees the NFC hardware.

badboyg200 said:
Can someone explain to me exactly why google wallet will not work with Note 3 running KitKat???
I do NOT want that ISIS junk
Thanks in advance!
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You are not alone. What it boils down to is this, Our NFC chip is capable of tap to pay, but requires essentially drivers, google has not added the ones for this chip in stock android but some manufacturers have, including Samsung. Unfortunately the N3 came out just a hair too early to ride that train.
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One word, Verizon.
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Not this time...
adoublearonn said:
I really wish someone would mod it, although I'm not sure if Wallet has support for NFC SIM cards, or if there is even a difference in the way the Android sees the NFC hardware.
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Have a look at Jasmine rom, it is a complete S5 port and because it uses the same NFC chip as us, it may just be our foot in the door for tap to pay. 2.0 allowed you to set up tap to pay, but it did nothing at the check out, I am hoping it will work in 2.2.

What note 3 has tap to pay? What carrier note 3?