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Google Pixel XL

Android 7.1
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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 your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press More.
Press NFC to turn the function on or off.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
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    Find "More"
    • Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
    • Press the settings icon.
    • Press More.
  • 2
    Turn NFC on or off
    • Press NFC to turn the function on or off.
  • 3
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.