Your Android phone won't scan NFC tags
If NFC isn't working, it's disabled in Settings. Go to Settings → Connections and look for NFC. If you can't find it, your phone can not have NFC hardware.
NFC not working means it's disabled in Settings rather than broken. Enabling it takes 10 seconds. If you can't find the NFC setting, your phone can be too old or a budget model without NFC hardware.
Risk: Low
⏱ 5-10 minutes
Beginner
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Thinking NFC is broken when it's just disabled in Settings
- Looking for NFC in the wrong Settings menu. Location varies by phone brand
- Not knowing if your phone even has NFC hardware
Signs you need professional help
- If you can't find the NFC setting anywhere in Settings or your phone says NFC is not supported, get in touch and we can check if your phone has NFC hardware.
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