Questions tagged [open-nfc]

Open NFC is a software stack implementing NFC functionalities on top of an NFC controller chipset

The Open NFC stack implements NFC functionalities on top of NFC controller chipsets.

  • High- and low-level protocols (e.g., SNEP, handling of NDEF messages)
  • NFC modes: Reader mode, Card Emulation mode, Peer-to-peer (P2P) mode
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth pairing
  • Smartcard chipsets support
  • NFC HAL for porting to different NFC hardware

See here for details.

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NFC tag emulation for Android virtual device (AVD)

Is there any way to develop NFC tag reading/writing applications without an NFC enabled phone? Is there a way to create an AVD which has NFC enabled? I have searched and found Open NFC exists, but I cannot find much information about it now. Is it…
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How to create simple NFC program using java?

I'm a newbie learning java and nfc. Actually I really need some help about my homework "NFC programming". I try this tutorial http://open-nfc.org/wp/editions/sdk-edition/creating-a-java-example/ and I still get this error msg: Start failed…
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Getting started with Open NFC emulator

I would like to get started with developing NFC apps for android. I have started with android recently and I'm finding it a very interesting platform to develop for. Before I go out and invest in an Android device that has a built in NFC reader and…
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Open NFC emulator (NFC unavailable )

I have followed steps for setting Open NFC Emulator .when i try emulator setting select Settings->Wireless & networks->NFC settings The newly created AVD does not allow any changes. The check box for NFC settings is disabled and below it I have…
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Open NFC Simulator not working for Android emulator

I'm trying to emulate NFC card reading in Android Emulator, using Open NFC v4.5.2 for that purpose. I have followed all steps indicated here: HOWTO use the NFC Simulator with the Open NFC add-on included in the delivery I have also tried with…
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NFC stacks on Android OS

Can someone help me understanding the current state of the NFC Android stack? With the OS 2.3 there was released small NFC support (limited only to NXP tags reading), later the Google augment the API, so in OS 2.3.3 the wider range of tags is…
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How to parse data from NfcA tag?

I am reading NfcA tags using RFID reader described in following link. MF7-28 I have connected this tag reader serially, reader is sending data when I scan the tags with the reader. But data doesn't match with the serial ID of the tags. Serial Id is…
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How to install Open NFC Simulator for Android?

I'm following these instructions to install and use Open NFC Simulator for Android. I can't find the Open NFC image they talk about in step 2. Any advice?
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Can we use NFC technology to send messages (NDEF) across Android and iPhone

I am new to NFC technology, I saw many documentation which are supported to exchange message with in android using nfc tag or android beam. I wanted to know can we exchange NDEF message from android to iPhone?
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How to access the NTAG213 NFC interaction counter?

I'm working on an android app where I need to find the number of times an NFC tag was read. I've gone through the docs on the NFC forum and for NTAG213** there is a field called the MIRROR_CONF using which one can determine whether the interaction…
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NFC modes of operation confusion

I am trying to understand the technology behind NFC. I have a basic understanding of the protocol, the physics behind the technology and the immense power it brings to the wide range of applications that could be there. Now I am trying to…
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NFC with POS - Android

I am working on a wallet type application and would like to see where to look for some outline of how the phone and the POS system communicate. I have to assume that since google wallet can talk to generic POS terminals that there must be some spec…
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Card Emulation via OpenNFC

I am currently researching the possibility of card emulation on NFC enabled smartphones. Basicly, what I'm trying to do is use the phone for a reconfigurable physical access system. While reading the api as far as I understand the approach, the card…
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Difference between Google NFC API an Open NFC API

I got my Nexus S and now i plan to start playing with NFC. Which API should i use, Google NFC API(Link or Open NFC (Link)? Besides reading and writing tags, i am interested in card emulation, so i could use my phone to open my doors which use simple…
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How to create NFC tag that contains NDEF data?

Recently, Apple has opened NFC for iPhone 7. I have been experimenting this feature. I don't know how to create NFC tags which contain NDEF data. If anyone knows, please share your knowledge
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