NFC
Learn how to connect to Nokia phones and accessories that support NFC, and how to share content.
About NFC
Near Field Communication (NFC) makes connecting and sharing easy and fun. Nokia phones and accessories that support NFC are connected wirelessly when you touch them together.
With NFC, you can:
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Share your own content between two compatible phones that support NFC.
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Connect to compatible Bluetooth accessories that support NFC, such as a headset or a wireless loudspeaker.
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Touch tags to get more content for your phone or to access online services.
The NFC area is on the back of your phone, above the camera. Touch other phones or accessories with the NFC area.
You can use NFC when the phone screen is on.
For more info, watch the NFC tutorial videos on your phone.
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Activate NFC
Select 
and Device > NFC , and activate NFC.
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Connect to a Bluetooth accessory using NFC
Touch the NFC area of the accessory with the NFC area of your phone.
Touch the NFC area of the accessory again.
For more information, see the user guide of the accessory.
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Send a picture, video, or contact to another phone that supports NFC
You can share your own pictures, videos, and contacts when you touch another phone that supports NFC.
Share a picture
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Select a picture in Gallery.
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Touch the NFC area of the other phone with the NFC area of your phone. The picture is sent using Bluetooth.
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Access an online service using NFC
When you touch an NFC tag that contains a web address with the NFC area of your phone, the website opens in your phone web browser.
NFC tags can also contain information such as a phone number or business card. When you see a phone number in an advertisement that supports NFC, to call the number, touch the tag.