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Just to confirm the Kamor NFC tags - NTAG203 Chip (link) works well with the Galaxy S6 phone.
I have thought about buying some of these for a couple different uses. I'm curious what other people are actually using these for on a regular basis. Also how helpful is the "programmable" feature with these when paired with the S6?
In general NFC tags have there uses... I mean there are apps out there that can do almost similar functions if not identical to what NFC tags do. For example an app called Llama can do similar functions such as switch things on/off based on your cell or GPS location. It has a mirad of customizable functions that can be triggered. Another is Tasker. However with NFC Tags, one big advantage as you all may know is the "on demand" of executing functions with the tags. Hence when I put my phone in my car charger the NFC tag that's stuck to the cradle instantly puts my phone in car mode, shutdown Wi-Fi, enable Bluetooth and launch my music player. Same goes for night mode at the night stand charger... Again on demand oppose to time or location. The programming aspect and features are based on the software you use to create the functions. You can pretty much do all the basic phone toggles except for enable/disable GPS. (Android security feature) Some have predefine tasks that you can use to write on the tag as soon as you install the app. Trigger, one of the apps I'm currently using also has predefined brand functions. Like Samsung related tasks to put the phone in low power mode along with other custom functions... However its not device specific so these functions can be a hit or miss in regards to operating. Oddly the latter did not work on my S6. But another NFC app may have it right.
So far I'm really liking these NFC Tags. Not sure if there are better/more features than others but for basic stuff these are doing a lot.
I just bought NFC tags 512, should get them by Saturday, it's for BT in my car as the S6 won't automatically connect to my HTC Car Stereoclip module
I purchased these for my M7 and they still work for the S6
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5x-NTAG203-...645?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ed078783d
nolimit78 said:
I purchased these for my M7 and they still work for the S6
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5x-NTAG203-...645?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ed078783d
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Nice price!!
I have some of the Samsung brand "TecTiles" NFC tags. I've had them for two years. I've yet to find a really good use for them. I'm more likely to use automation based on BT connections or whatnot using Llama, Tasker and/or Trigger as s-one mentioned. I thought I finally had a good use for them recently, and made some things with Trigger, programmed my tags and got ready to rock. I think realized that I can put a shortcut to the Trigger task on my home screen and that it's just as easy, if not easier, to click on that shortcut than to get my phone in just the right spot to hit the NFC tag.
I've got some tags that came with a Moto X 2013 that seem to work OK with the S6.
Sorry for posting this in an old thread but suspect it is the right way anyway as the question is about NFC tags
Could some one confirm WHICH NFC tags/cards Actually work with the Samsung S6(we have the ACTIVE)???
We have some laying around but when we get message saying"nfc tag not supported"
Thank you for assisting
Hell, i've got a problem with my Gear S2.
I had a Galaxy Note 2 (Android 4.4.1) with the option to automatically lock the smartphone when the gear is too far and it was right.
Il bought a Galaxy Note 4 (Android 5.1) and set the watch on it, but on the Note 4 I can't find the parameter to lock the smartphone. I tried to uninstall / reinstall Gear Manager but I still cant' find it.
Does anyone can help me ?
Thanks
(Sorry for my english ;-] )
I think in the newer versions of Android the autolock feature has been replaced with SmartLock which will automatically unlock the phone when the device of interest (in this case the S2) is in range. However, it will not automatically lock the watch when the device is out of range. The phone will lock with whatever settings you have in your Security.
Fred
Thanks a lot Fred, I think you're right !!
It's the difference between Android 4.4 and Android 5.1.
I've just activate the function and i will test it now but it seems to be what i need.
Thanks again
Hi,
I received this gift (Samsung Gear S2) but at the moment my smartphone (Nexus 5) have some issues and i'm wainting that LG send me a new one or fix it.
I have a big issue, how can i set time without smartphone?
I have try all kind of reset but i do not obtain result.
I hope that this community can be help me to find a solution
thx in advance
bye bye
Ivan
Hello KaiserOrn,
Unfortunately I believe there is no way to do that...
I recently found the need to do so because I rendered my Samsung Phone and replaced it with a brand new iPhone 6s Plus...
I tried and I tried and I tried but no joy...
I searched the internet for a solution for hours but I couldn't find anything or even that much people looking for the same kind of solution.
In my case I paired my Gear S2 with a friend's Samsung Phablet, reinstalled everything and now I have it in Stand Alone mode but with everything working as it should.
In my particular case I will have to wait for both Samsung and Apple to launch the Gear Manager for iOS and then we will see it from then...
For now I have my problem solved.
Although I solved my immediate problem, my Gear S2 serves as nothing more than an ordinary watch... LOL
Good luck on your quest.
Cheers.
Hmmm... not sure if this was missing in older firmware (I just got my classic 3G to replace my older sport 3G, so all I have to test is the newest firmware)...
On my watch I can go to Settings->Device and the last item in the list is 'Date and Time'.
Select that, and the first item is a toggle, 'Automatic'. If selected, the watch gets its time from the paired phone, and all the other items in the Date and Time list are grayed out, unselectable.
Toggle 'Automatic' off, and you will then be able to select Date, Time, and Time Zone items to set manually.
Of course, this may be a 3G-only thing, as it can always connect directly to the network and get the time. Still, since there is a manual mode, it makes no sense this wouldn't be in the non-3G versions too.
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On my watch I can go to Settings->Device and the last item in the list is 'Date and Time'.
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Dear dwallersv,
That option you mention above is only available on 3G models...
In non 3G models there is no point in having it since "automatic" mode will never have an time server to query...
The manual mode would work but they never made oit available.
Cheers.
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Dear dwallersv,
That option you mention above is only available on 3G models...
In non 3G models there is no point in having it since "automatic" mode will never have an time server to query...
The manual mode would work but they never made oit available.
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Darn, I suspected that.
However, you're not quite correct, in that obviously the non-3G models DO get their time from the phone, so it is "automatic" in every sense that it is on the 3G. In fact, the 3G network can be turned off completely on the watch and it still get its time via BT (just as the non-3G versions do).
So 3G, from a technical standpoint, really has nothing necessarily to do with "automatically" setting the time on the watch.
Why Samsung left the manual setting mode out of the non-3G firmware is unexplained. It certainly has nothing to do with the functionality itself of standalone 3G capability, as is obvious in the way non-3G watches set their time to begin with -- automatically from the phone
I believe it is simply because samsung would like to have dependency on their products.
I would like to stop using a smartphone and I have a samsung tablet, which they choose to exclude from the Samsung Gear App. Samsung makes it impossible to use my watch without a phone which gives me the choice to use all or dump all while using a (Samsung) tablet with Samsung watch would be an ideal solution to me.
maarten.zondervan said:
I would like to stop using a smartphone and I have a samsung tablet, which they choose to exclude from the Samsung Gear App. Samsung makes it impossible to use my watch without a phone which gives me the choice to use all or dump all while using a (Samsung) tablet with Samsung watch would be an ideal solution to me.
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This is totally possible, that's how I roll. I use an Frontier LTE as my phone and keep a tablet on hand for tasks requiring a larger screen. I find that a watch & tablet combination is more convenient and efficient than carrying a smartphone.
There are a couple of folks on the forum who have installed the Gear Manager app on a Samsung tablet by modifying the build prop file. I want the flexibility of using multiple devices (iPad, Tab S2) without disrupting the watch's setup, so I have a disposable phone dedicated exclusively to managing the watch. It's permanently docked next to my home router and stays remotely connected to the watch, to pass along notifications. With a service like Digits, NumberSync, or Google Voice, all calls and messages are shared across devices. There is no need for them to to be paired via BT.
My setup is a little complicated, but your needs may be different. The S3 LTE (I'm not sure about S2 3G) does not need a smartphone. It can be setup without Gear Manager. Right out the box, it can handle calls and texts, provide basic info like time/date/weather, track fitness, set reminders, etc.
A watch can't do everything a smartphone can do, but it does some things better. A tablet can do many things better than a smartphone, but sometimes it's too big. A watch and tablet compliment each other perfectly.
SOLVED - "Set time without smartphone"
KaiserOrn said:
Hi,
I received this gift (Samsung Gear S2) but at the moment my smartphone (Nexus 5) have some issues and i'm wainting that LG send me a new one or fix it.
I have a big issue, how can i set time without smartphone?
I have try all kind of reset but i do not obtain result.
I hope that this community can be help me to find a solution
thx in advance
bye bye
Ivan
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I figured this out...
You need to go to "Settings", "About" and "Reset Gear" - note - you will lose all of your apps and watch faces when you reset your gear.
When setting up the gear, you will be prompted to install the gear software on your phone. Scroll down on your watch until you see the "?" for help in that screen.
Press the "?" (question mark button) and you will be brought to a new screen which gives you the option of using your watch without your phone. It says something to the effect of "If you would like to use your watch without a smart phone, press <u>here</u>.
Press underlined "here" and you will be able to setup the watch for use without a smartphone.
Again - this is a destructive reset! So make sure all of your apps and watch faces are synched in a phone first.
I've tried to activate NFC and to read NFC Tags but no success - any suggestions how to do this - I've read that the preview 4 version has nfc enabled. Can it only be used for android pay or is it possible to read normal tags - e.g. the tag of a freestyle libre sensor which is possible on sony smartwatch 3 with modded package.
Are there new api's for usage in wear2.0 that must be used in the app to get the full nfc support.
thank you
regards
wrzosw
I've had the back off mine, to put the SIM card in, and I saw no NFC chip. There's no NFC in the specs of the Verizon or AT&T versions, either. I guess the NFC switch in Settings > Connectivity is for the new Google watches coming out.
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I've had the back off mine, to put the SIM card in, and I saw no NFC chip. There's no NFC in the specs of the Verizon or AT&T versions, either. I guess the NFC switch in Settings > Connectivity is for the new Google watches coming out.
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The FCC documents show a NFC report for the Urbane 2. https://fccid.io/ZNFW200A
The Verizon site for their version W200V mentions "NFC HW capable" in the connectivity section. https://www.verizonwireless.com/connected-devices/lg-watch-urbane-2nd-edition-lte/#?sku=1830173
A recent article mentions Android Pay will be included in preview 5 next month. I wonder if they will activate NFC then.
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The FCC documents show a NFC report for the Urbane 2. https://fccid.io/ZNFW200A
The Verizon site for their version W200V mentions "NFC HW capable" in the connectivity section. https://www.verizonwireless.com/connected-devices/lg-watch-urbane-2nd-edition-lte/#?sku=1830173
A recent article mentions Android Pay will be included in preview 5 next month. I wonder if they will activate NFC then.
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FWIW, in the newest Android Wear 2.0 (v.4), go "Settings" > "Connectivity" and, below "Bluetooth", "WiFi", "Cellular" and "ATT Numbersync" there's a slider for turning on NFC.
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FWIW, in the newest Android Wear 2.0 (v.4), go "Settings" > "Connectivity" and, below "Bluetooth", "WiFi", "Cellular" and "ATT Numbersync" there's a slider for turning on NFC.
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Thanks. I haven't tried the preview but will be tempted once they release DP5, if Android Pay is included. I'll look for the NFC setting.
I also found a Chinese site that has teardowns for many devices, the LGU2 is included. You can see detailed pics and descriptions for all the parts. Pretty neat. You can select different tabs for more info and may need to use Google translate.... http://www.ewisetech.com/Device/SmartWearable/LG-LG-Watch-Urbane-2nd-EDITION-1-LTE(W200)_id2317/BOM
roebling said:
FWIW, in the newest Android Wear 2.0 (v.4), go "Settings" > "Connectivity" and, below "Bluetooth", "WiFi", "Cellular" and "ATT Numbersync" there's a slider for turning on NFC.
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Yes - I have seen that switch and switched it on but if I leave the connectivity menu and go back inside it is set to off again and if I tried an app for reading tags it shows in the adb log, that there is no nfc active. My version is W200E 3G and I think this version does not have an hardware nfc chip. I've read the feature descriptions on different lg pages and once they say nfc yes once no and on anothre page the point for nfc is missing - so I do not know if the hardware has nfc or not
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Yes - I have seen that switch and switched it on but if I leave the connectivity menu and go back inside it is set to off again and if I tried an app for reading tags it shows in the adb log, that there is no nfc active. My version is W200E 3G and I think this version does not have an hardware nfc chip. I've read the feature descriptions on different lg pages and once they say nfc yes once no and on anothre page the point for nfc is missing - so I do not know if the hardware has nfc or not
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I haven't read about anyone using NFC yet. I think the chip is in all versions but maybe they haven't activated yet, at least I hope that's the case. I think we should have an answer next month with DP5.
This article says the Urbane 2 WILL BE a beneficiary of the new NFC uses... https://www.techmalak.com/two-googl...confirmed-for-release-next-year/#.WGK2Br1OnqA
In Setting > Lock screen and Security > Smart Lock > Trusted devices > Add trusted Device ..... there is no option for NFC tag. Why is that? It only lets me add bluetooth device. I have NFC tag that I want to use to unlock, but I can't find that in Trusted devices.
Any hints?
Thanks
Still looking for a way to add NFC tag under SmartLock. It worked when I had Nexus 6P. What am doing differently with S8?
tasker + secure settings will do what you want.
Why can't I do it using SmartLock? This was available on Nexus 6P, and it is a standard Android feature. Is it a bug in Samsung S8 software?
Does everyone with stock S8+ have the same issue? Is there really no NFC tag option in Setting > Lock screen and Security > Smart Lock > Trusted devices > Add trusted Device ?
Before firmware update I can used this without problem but now I can't found this settings.
Well then this is a bug. How do we report it to Samsung? I need to unlock my phone when it's on NFC tag, without rooting my phone.
Got an update from Samsung last night, but this bug is still not fixed. No NFC option under SmartLock
It's not just Samsung bug. NFC Smart lock also disappeared on Lineage OS on my Nexus 5 and with out any system updates. I've read that it has to something with Google play services and it's missing from some other phones too.
I need the solution right now. It's very annoying[emoji58]
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NFC Smart Unlock was also removed on the Google Pixel phones with a 7.1.2 update and is still gone in the 8.0.0 (Oreo) update I just installed now. It was likely removed because it was buggy and stopped working on some phones (like mine).
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/phone-by-google/DyxZwJpsOwY
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/62268615
Elijah Lynn said:
NFC Smart Unlock was also removed on the Google Pixel phones with a 7.1.2 update and is still gone in the 8.0.0 (Oreo) update I just installed now. It was likely removed because it was buggy and stopped working on some phones (like mine).
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/phone-by-google/DyxZwJpsOwY
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/62268615
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not available on my stock Nexus 6 (7.1.1)
In Asus Zenfone 2, there is no NFC tag
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Does everyone with stock S8+ have the same issue? Is there really no NFC tag option in Setting > Lock screen and Security > Smart Lock > Trusted devices > Add trusted Device ?
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Recently, I flashed lineage OS on my Asus Zenfone 2 Z00A, there is no NFC option in Smart lock settings.
Please comment on this why it is not there?
Ac3_DeXt=R said:
Recently, I flashed lineage OS on my Asus Zenfone 2 Z00A, there is no NFC option in Smart lock settings.
Please comment on this why it is not there?
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Did you read the post above yours? It explains why. And this is S8+ forum, not Zenfone forum....
Googled removed it due to lack of use. If you have an old NFC tag paired, it'll still work, but no way to add new ones
This is pretty disappointing... I had looked into getting an NTAG216 chip encapsulated in glass implanted, with unlocking my phone as one of the possible novel uses of it, but I guess I can forget that!
I guess we need some tweaks to get back NFC Smart Lock feature, like Magisk, scripts type of method and all that by all means.
Is there somebody who knows how Google blocked it technically?Assuming the culprit must be Google Play Services, though, if so, we done...?
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Did you read the post above yours? It explains why. And this is S8+ forum, not Zenfone forum....
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But the context was same. Anyway, thanks!
NFC unlock
foo25 said:
This is pretty disappointing... I had looked into getting an NTAG216 chip encapsulated in glass implanted, with unlocking my phone as one of the possible novel uses of it, but I guess I can forget that!
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I think it isn't a bug... And it is not removed on purpose... I am running the latest Software for my Smasung S8+ (7.1.1) and I can still add NFC Tags. Under SMart Lock I go to trusted devices and then add NFC tag. I already have two NFC tags in there, so I dont know if this feature is still availible to me because I added one on Version 7.0 so maybe you had to add one earlier to still have this option unlocked which wouldnt make any sence tho... I suggest you try the app NFC Tools Pro and NFC Tasks (like tasker) which both work together very well and let you allow to unlock you phone with the tag.
Best regards
I have found a workaround, though it requires root and manually editing a preferences file.
Details on pastebin: https://pastebin.com/2RSZzERg