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ISSUE

  • Unable to read

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  • an NFC tag at all



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All Point Mobile devices with NFC feature

RESOLUTION

If your device can't read or write NFC tags, your device may not support the NFC feature or you didn't use NFC feature properly.

Please check the items below.

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Before Start: Check

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if your device supports NFC feature

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Troubleshooting Steps


CauseSolution
1Incompatible NFC tag

Check the NFC tag with another Android device

Android powered Point Mobile devices follow NFC forum standard of Android.

Check if your NFC tag can be read with another Android device.
If the Android device also cannot read the tag, the NFC tag may be incompatible type.

2Improper tapping or 
Interference by a material between the device and tag

Tap NFC tag correctly

Remove all metallic material between the device's NFC antenna and the tag.

And bring the NFC tag closer to the device's NFC antenna. Refer to NFC Tapping Area.

3Temporary NFC issue

Turn off and on the NFC

You can turn on and off the NFC easily in the Quick setting panel.

  1. Swipe down the screen.
  2. Turn off the NFC icon Image Added from the Quick setting panel.
    Green icon means the NFC is turned on.
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  3. Turn it on again.
4Temporary system issue

Reboot the device

Press and hold the power button, and tap Power Restart to reboot the device.

5Repair or analysis required

Contact local reseller

If you cannot solve the problem with above steps, contact your local reseller to proceed repair or analyze the issue.






Not Resolved?

Refer to similar troubleshooting guides.

#1. Check that NFC is turned on

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#2. Check your NFC antenna's location

Find the NFC antenna location, and check if some impediments are attached on the location or you bring the NFC tag to the wrong location
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Download the device's datasheet from Point Mobile homepage

Check the NFC capability in DATA CAPTURE section
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