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Smart lock add NFC tag

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
oneguyks said:
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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dalanik said:
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

wifi direct greyed out

Hello,
Today I wanted to use wifi direct feature but I have noticed it is greyed out. File dash is not usable with non OnePlus phones.
Is there any way to force enable it(ADB?) or is there any solution to use wifi direct on OnePlus 7 Pro?
I am on Android Oxygen OS 10.0.1.GM21AA
Best Regards.

Ok so I found a new update on Oxygen Updater and now option is working and I can even connect to different device but I can not send or receive anything, nothing is happening when friend sends me anything and also I have no option to send anything using wifi direct...

Android Auto doesn't work

Hi,
Android Auto on my Jeep Renegade doesn't work properly with Realme X50 Pro.
When phone screen is off, Android Auto on my car goes off.
When i turn on screen phone, Android Auto on my car work fine.
any fix?
thank you

just an update: under developer options i can choose "never sleep while charging". It works, but not really a fix.

I think its more RealmeUI/ColorOS' aggressive background app killing. Try to disable all the power saving options related to the auto app, allow it to run in background (not their "smart background" mode) etc

Same issue on my Realme X50 Pro
I have exactly the same problem with my Realme X50 Pro (EU Version). I tried to turn off different battery optimization settings but i couldn't configure the Android Auto app specifically since it is a system app.
Is there a HOWTO to turn off all battery saving options in Realme UI?

No issues for me. But I did turn off the smart power optimization for Android Auto and also turned off App Quick Freeze for all apps. I have the CN variant.

anandlal said:
No issues for me. But I did turn off the smart power optimization for Android Auto and also turned off App Quick Freeze for all apps. I have the CN variant.
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Do you have the option to turn quick freeze on/off for Android Auto? I can't see Android Auto in this list. Probably because it's a system app in Android 10 (with GApps).

Maxik_X50_Pro said:
Do you have the option to turn quick freeze on/off for Android Auto? I can't see Android Auto in this list. Probably because it's a system app in Android 10 (with GApps).
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Yes, it shows on my Quick Freeze app list.

Maxik_X50_Pro said:
I have exactly the same problem with my Realme X50 Pro (EU Version). I tried to turn off different battery optimization settings but i couldn't configure the Android Auto app specifically since it is a system app.
Is there a HOWTO to turn off all battery saving options in Realme UI?
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Are you in the usa ..I m looking to buy eu version .. where to buy

Manan79 said:
Are you in the usa ..I m looking to buy eu version .. where to buy
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I'm in the US. I bought a Chinese variant off Alibaba. $489 USD.

Manan79 said:
Are you in the usa ..I m looking to buy eu version .. where to buy
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No, i'm not in the US. I bought my device from eBay. But cant you just buy it on realme/eu page?

i have the same problem...

Maxik_X50_Pro said:
No, i'm not in the US. I bought my device from eBay. But cant you just buy it on realme/eu page?
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They don't ship to the USA
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anandlal said:
I'm in the US. I bought a Chinese variant off Alibaba. $489 USD.
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Which carrier ? I wouldn't buy Chinese variant as I need tmobile bands

Manan79 said:
They don't ship to the USA
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Which carrier ? I wouldn't buy Chinese variant as I need tmobile bands
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Using both AT&T and Google Fi which uses TMobile.

anandlal said:
Using both AT&T and Google Fi which uses TMobile.
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How do u like the phone overall., Any issues ?

Manan79 said:
Are you in the usa ..I m looking to buy eu version .. where to buy
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TradingShenzen, and BangGood have the EU version, and you can order it directly from Amazon.es
I have the Chinese version myself and regret not waiting.
Hope that helps.

Manan79 said:
How do u like the phone overall., Any issues ?
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Overall it's pretty good. The CN ROM is better than I thought it would be. I honestly can't tell that in in it. There's no Chinese language anywhere.
I do have a few issues.
1. I use Google messages and replacing the stock messages app with this was a bit tricky. Needed to use ADB to disable the stock app. Then and only then, can I set Google messages as default. However, every time a message comes in, I get a pop up telling me that so security reasons I should use the default app. Annoying but something I can live with.
2. I do not get notifications from certain apps. I guess this phone has a very aggressive battery management and as a result not all apps run in the background to give push notifications. This could be phone specific and not variant specific.
3. I use a mileage tracking app called MileIQ. This app is currently not working as it needs access to my Physical Activity. However, it does not show up under the app permission for me to grant it. Also, when I check the Physical Activity settings, the app does not show there either.
That's about it for issues.

anandlal said:
Overall it's pretty good. The CN ROM is better than I thought it would be. I honestly can't tell that in in it. There's no Chinese language anywhere.
I do have a few issues.
1. I use Google messages and replacing the stock messages app with this was a bit tricky. Needed to use ADB to disable the stock app. Then and only then, can I set Google messages as default. However, every time a message comes in, I get a pop up telling me that so security reasons I should use the default app. Annoying but something I can live with.
2. I do not get notifications from certain apps. I guess this phone has a very aggressive battery management and as a result not all apps run in the background to give push notifications. This could be phone specific and not variant specific.
3. I use a mileage tracking app called MileIQ. This app is currently not working as it needs access to my Physical Activity. However, it does not show up under the app permission for me to grant it. Also, when I check the Physical Activity settings, the app does not show there either.
That's about it for issues.
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Thank you very much for detailed info , having considered all , I like vivo Neo 3 better , and it is a bit cheaper as well , it doesn't have 66 band for TMobile but it should be ok in most places

I'm facing the same problem on my X50 EU version and it's quite annoying. Is there maybe any hidden activity, adb command or anything else to fix this?

Quertzuiop said:
I'm facing the same problem on my X50 EU version and it's quite annoying. Is there maybe any hidden activity, adb command or anything else to fix this?
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If you download the latest Patch A22 the Problem will be solved. You can download it AT realmeupdater.com

Maxik_X50_Pro said:
If you download the latest Patch A22 the Problem will be solved. You can download it AT realmeupdater.com
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Thanks man, I've already got the OTA update. Haven't tested it sice, but nice to know it's fixed

Sony Xperia 5 Wi-Fi Calling and VoLTE???

Hi.
I've been looking for posts related to this theme, but unfortunately I haven't found anything concrete.
If I dial the code *#*#‪4636‬#*#* It turns out that Wi-Fi Calling and VoLTE are turned off and cannot be activated.
I mention, that the operator supports these services, because before, on previous phones, it worked perfectly.
Is there another possibility of activation?
I'm particularly interested in Wi-Fi Calling.
I really want to stay on stock, no custom rom.
I'd be totally grateful if you could help me.
Thank you in advance.

Anybody?

Fairly certain it needs to be provisioned by the carrier

hatryan said:
Hi.
I've been looking for posts related to this theme, but unfortunately I haven't found anything concrete.
If I dial the code *#*#‪4636‬#*#* It turns out that Wi-Fi Calling and VoLTE are turned off and cannot be activated.
I mention, that the operator supports these services, because before, on previous phones, it worked perfectly.
Is there another possibility of activation?
I'm particularly interested in Wi-Fi Calling.
I really want to stay on stock, no custom rom.
I'd be totally grateful if you could help me.
Thank you in advance.
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I'm also interested in Volte. Have you had a way to enable it? Quite a rude awakening for me that the phone doesn't readily come with the Sync toggle and the Volte option. I used to use all those and more, on the Samsung Note 10. Xperia 5 is a downgrade for me.

jackpotbox said:
I'm also interested in Volte. Have you had a way to enable it? Quite a rude awakening for me that the phone doesn't readily come with the Sync toggle and the Volte option. I used to use all those and more, on the Samsung Note 10. Xperia 5 is a downgrade for me.
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I have VOLTE (and WiFi calling)... It's a network provision: it's not a phone setting if it's not available from your network.

kboya said:
I have VOLTE (and WiFi calling)... It's a network provision: it's not a phone setting if it's not available from your network.
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I had Volte on Samsung Note 10 with the same sim I use in Xperia 5. Just baffled why it isn't available on my phone but I suspect its a regional firmware related issue.

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Wifi Tethering on Android 10 Oneplus Nord

Hello guys,
Everything in the app Tasker.
sadly the wifi tethering is not working via tasker, it worked perfectly on OP5 with Android 10 but now I am stucked. Nothing happens when a toggle is requested. System Access has been granted.
Do someone know a workaround? Because the toogle "off" for wifi tethering is working, only the toogle "on" is not working.
Does anyone know a tasker skript, where i dont have to turn on the display?
I'm using this workaround, where i have to put my phone out so the display can be activated:
https://taskernet.com/shares/?user=AS35m8mEjwWfj16++V8aK5e2GTww7mgmr/3ZUGrkY7va4k2agMo/2h8cSFC8OVOD1w98AZrchWJN5HvLpVIs&id=Task:Hotspot+Per+Drücken+An
Edit 02.03.2021:
Hello Guys, some new information.
I installed android 11 today on my oneplus nord (rooted), and now i can trigger Wifi-Tethering on with Tasker again.
Finally!

Also the App HOTSPOT AUTOMATIC (perfectly working on my OP7 PRO) doesn't turn ON hotspot, but it works only for turn OFF it.
Any ideas??

Maybe It will work in Android 11...so sad, that we don't find a workaround.

On the Nord the system is partly replaced with Google stock apps/settings, so maybe look at how this works on Pixel devices and try to mimic that?

swhnld said:
On the Nord the system is partly replaced with Google stock apps/settings, so maybe look at how this works on Pixel devices and try to mimic that?
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Tried it, doesn't work. Tasker as an system/priv-app won't work either. Still searching for an workaround without unlocking the screen...

tryton79 said:
Also the App HOTSPOT AUTOMATIC (perfectly working on my OP7 PRO) doesn't turn ON hotspot, but it works only for turn OFF it.
Any ideas??
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Read my edit from the first post

Knightrid3r said:
Read my edit from the first post
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Yes, thanks. Also Automatic hotspot finally works correctly on the new release.
Problem solved!

Knightrid3r said:
Hello guys,
Everything in the app Tasker.
sadly the wifi tethering is not working via tasker, it worked perfectly on OP5 with Android 10 but now I am stucked. Nothing happens when a toggle is requested. System Access has been granted.
Do someone know a workaround? Because the toogle "off" for wifi tethering is working, only the toogle "on" is not working.
Does anyone know a tasker skript, where i dont have to turn on the display?
I'm using this workaround, where i have to put my phone out so the display can be activated:
https://taskernet.com/shares/?user=AS35m8mEjwWfj16++V8aK5e2GTww7mgmr/3ZUGrkY7va4k2agMo/2h8cSFC8OVOD1w98AZrchWJN5HvLpVIs&id=Task:Hotspot+Per+Drücken+An
Edit 02.03.2021:
Hello Guys, some new information.
I installed android 11 today on my oneplus nord (rooted), and now i can trigger Wifi-Tethering on with Tasker again.
Finally!
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Can confirm, Wifi Tether works on Nord 10, with android 11 update. No root needed! I will never update this phone ever, never ever. lol