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Samsung Galaxy S7

Android 6.0
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Transfer files using NFC

NFC (Near Field Communication) is a wireless connection which can be used to transfer information to and from your phone. You can transfer contacts, audio files, pictures or video clips to other phones with the NFC functionality. To transfer files using NFC, you need to turn on NFC.

Press Apps.
Press Gallery.
Go to the required folder and press the required picture or video clip.
Press Share.
Press Android Beam.
Hold the back of your phone close to back of the receiving device. Press Touch to beam. and wait while the file is transferred.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Find "Gallery"
    • Press Apps.
    • Press Gallery.
  • 2
    Select file
    • Go to the required folder and press the required picture or video clip.
  • 3
    Transfer file
    • Press Share.
    • Press Android Beam.
    • Hold the back of your phone close to back of the receiving device. Press Touch to beam. and wait while the file is transferred.
  • 4
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.