Personal Home Support Centre Device Guides Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Data & wireless Turn NFC on or off

Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Android 5.1.1
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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 NFC and payment.
Press the indicator to turn the function on or off.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
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    Find "NFC and payment"
    • Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
    • Press the settings icon.
    • Press NFC and payment.
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    Turn NFC on or off
    • Press the indicator to turn the function on or off.
  • 3
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.