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Google Pixel 5

Android 11.0
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Turn NFC on or off

NFC (Near Field Communication) is a wireless connection which can be used to transfer information to and from your phone. By holding your phone close to an NFC tag or NFC reader you can pay for groceries, connect to web pages or call a phone number and more.

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press Connected devices.
Press Connection preferences.
Press NFC.
Press the indicator next to
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Find "NFC"
    • Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
    • Press the settings icon.
    • Press Connected devices.
    • Press Connection preferences.
    • Press NFC.
  • 2
    Turn NFC on or off
    • Press the indicator next to "NFC" to turn the function on or off.
  • 3
    Return to the home screen
    • Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.