Using NFC on the moto g7 power
(Only some versions of this phone, sold in certain countries, support this feature)
NFC (near-field communication) makes it easy to securely share with sources you trust, without having to type a lot of information or struggle with pairing.
Turn NFC on
- Go to Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences
- Turn NFC on
Share content between devices
Share or beam content from your phone to another device by touching the devices together (usually back to back).
- Make sure both devices are unlocked, support NFC, and have NFC turned on.
- Open the screen that contains something you want to share, such as a photo, web page, video, map, or contact.
- Touch the back of your phone to the back of the other device.
When the devices connect, they vibrate and you see Tap to beam on your phone.
- Touch your screen to share the content.
Read NFC tags on posters and signs
Receive web links, e-coupons, brochures, maps, and more from an NFC tag. Look for the NFC logo on NFC-enabled accessories, posters, signs and store displays. Just touch the back of your phone to within 2 cm of the logo to receive its tag information.
Enable NFC icon in status bar
To know whether NFC is on by glancing at your status bar:
- Go to Settings > Connected devices.
- Turn NFC icon on
When NFC is on, you'll see in your status bar.
Turn NFC off
Go to Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences and turn NFC off .
Use NFC (near-field communication) to pay quickly and securely at checkout registers by touching your phone to an electronic reader.
Set up Tap & pay- Make sure you have:
- Set up a payment app on your phone. Install one from Play Store if needed.
- Turned on NFC.
- Go to Settings > Apps & notifications
- Touch Advanced > Special app access > Tap & pay
- Touch Payment default
- Touch an app to make it your default payment app.
Use Tap & pay
- Make sure NFC is on and that the terminal has this symbol:
- Unlock your phone and touch its back to the terminal.
Your payment app might require you to open the app and enter a PIN before touching your phone to the terminal.
Disable Tap & pay
To disable Tap & pay, turn off NFC.
When NFC is off, Tap & pay is not included in Settings.