How To Use NFC Settings On Samsung Galaxy S4

Jun 2, 2013

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Learn how to use the NFC settings on your Samsung Galaxy S4. NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when you touch your device with another compatible device. This is used for applications such as Android Beam and S Beam.

To activate NFC, follow these steps:

From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab > NFC.
Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the NFC field, to turn NFC ON.

Android Beam

When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app content to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. You can beam browser pages, YouTube videos, contacts, and more.

From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab > NFC > Android Beam.
Tap the OFF / ON icon to turn Android Beam ON.
Touch the back of your device with another NFC-capable device and the content is transferred.

S Beam

When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. You can beam images and videos from your Gallery, music files from your Music app, and more.

From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab > S Beam.
Tap the OFF / ON icon to turn S Beam on.
Touch the back of your device with another NFC-capable device and the content is transferred.

Tags:

Android, Galaxy, Galaxy S4, NFC, Samsung, Settings

Amarnath Natarajan

I am a freelance programmer and tech enthusiast. In my spare time, I contribute to this website.

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