And where did you buy them? I'd like to start playing with NFC tags. I've got some in my cart at Amazon, but I wanted to see what others were using with this phone before ordering.
I'd check the SGS3 FORUM since they have NFC and our forums so dead right now.
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I think most phones (my sprint version did can't speak to at&t) come with a couple rfid tags in the box and an app on how to program them.
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I checked everywhere in the box. No tags.
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If you install NFC task launcher it has a buy tags section that will link you to some great places to buy tags.
You can use the Samsung tags sold at any AT&T store.
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Thanks for the tip.
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Thanks for the tip.
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I used Samsung Tec Tiles when I had my S3, and they are pretty nice. I second the use of NFC Task Launcher and it's assorted apps.
I got a 4 pack of sony xperia tags, which seem to work fine, but can't hold many actions...for instance, the default car action says it has too much data, so if I take away one action then it will save it.
I picked up a pack of Samsung's tec tiles. So far working great.
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A little research tells me the xperia tags are only 48b and the samsung tectiles are 1kB..
bigworm50 said:
I got a 4 pack of sony xperia tags, which seem to work fine, but can't hold many actions...for instance, the default car action says it has too much data, so if I take away one action then it will save it.
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But the rep at AT&T told me the Samsung ones could only be programmed once(so he said) where as the Sony ones could be reprogrammed like a few hundred times. Doesn't help if you can't hold all the data you need either way though..
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But the rep at AT&T told me the Samsung ones could only be programmed once(so he said) where as the Sony ones could be reprogrammed like a few hundred times. Doesn't help if you can't hold all the data you need either way though..
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I've only used one tile so far, and I've flashed it about 6x...
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They don't get much training...they told me the xperia tags would only work with a sony phone...
There is no hard limit to how many times you can program them.
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But the rep at AT&T told me the Samsung ones could only be programmed once(so he said) where as the Sony ones could be reprogrammed like a few hundred times. Doesn't help if you can't hold all the data you need either way though..
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What a fool.... so you mean this Motorola Bluetooth headset will only work with their phones? That rep is in the wrong line of business being that ignorant of tech.
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acidtreat101 said:
But the rep at AT&T told me the Samsung ones could only be programmed once(so he said) where as the Sony ones could be reprogrammed like a few hundred times. Doesn't help if you can't hold all the data you need either way though..
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All of the NFC tiles can be written to multiple times unless you make the tag read only then it can not be changed.
I use the Samsung tags and they work gray have them in my truck and next to my desk.
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Haha well good to know they can all be used multiple times...too bad the reps have such bad info.
SAMSUNG
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I've been chewing on this for a few days. I'm a little familiar with the tech having used the FeliCa systems in Japan that are a predecessor(JR East's Suica + all the other JR cards). But for current NFC tech I'm at a loss where to source the content.
I'm looking for a 1Kb tag (probably MiFare 1K?) so it could host some primitive apps not just a weblink. Tags that would ideally be inkjet/laser-printable too. Do these exist, or do they need to be professionally-printed due to the electronics?
Does XDA have a dedicated forum for NFC products and coding? I think this would be increasingly beneficial over NFC threads/forums for each phone since basically EVERY new smartphone now includes it, not just the Nexus devices.
amrando said:
I've been chewing on this for a few days. I'm a little familiar with the tech having used the FeliCa systems in Japan that are a predecessor(JR East's Suica + all the other JR cards). But for current NFC tech I'm at a loss where to source the content.
I'm looking for a 1Kb tag (probably MiFare 1K?) so it could host some primitive apps not just a weblink. Tags that would ideally be inkjet/laser-printable too. Do these exist, or do they need to be professionally-printed due to the electronics?
Does XDA have a dedicated forum for NFC products and coding? I think this would be increasingly beneficial over NFC threads/forums for each phone since basically EVERY new smartphone now includes it, not just the Nexus devices.
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No dedicated forum, and as far as printing them, what you want out of these tags is actually sandwiched in between layers. The Samsung TecTiles are 1k, rewriteable, and they do a lot more than host weblinks.
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acidtreat101 said:
But the rep at AT&T told me the Samsung ones could only be programmed once(so he said) where as the Sony ones could be reprogrammed like a few hundred times. Doesn't help if you can't hold all the data you need either way though..
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Most writable tags like RFID and even Flash Memory has 10 thousand, 100 thousand, or 10 billion write cycles. I'd imagine NFC would be similar although I wouldn't go crazy just in case.
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Galaxy note has nfc chip so I downloaded google wallet from the market. I couldn't find it in the market app so I found it from browser. The problem is when I try to open it, it doesn't open and tell me that I have incompatible device. Is there any way that I can use google wallet? Do I have to root the device?
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NFC in the AT&T Note has been disabled. We have the hardware in the phone but it will take some time for our Dev's here to figure it out. So it will be down the road a bit before we can use Google Wallet.
Thank you for the information
Corvette Dave said:
NFC in the AT&T Note has been disabled. We have the hardware in the phone but it will take some time for our Dev's here to figure it out. So it will be down the road a bit before we can use Google Wallet.
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I know I'm preaching to the choir here, but I'm really losing my patience with this nfc diabling stuff ATT is pulling on all their phones. We paid for the hardware. Even if they don't want to include any nfc capable apps, they could at least ship it enabled.
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I know I'm preaching to the choir here, but I'm really losing my patience with this nfc diabling stuff ATT is pulling on all their phones. We paid for the hardware. Even if they don't want to include any nfc capable apps, they could at least ship it enabled.
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it's more of a safety thing right now. anyone can scan your phone through your pocket and take credit card info and other person information.
Makes no sense to me. I don't care about wallet but i want to use the programmable disks.
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it's more of a safety thing right now. anyone can scan your phone through your pocket and take credit card info and other person information.
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That excuse was fine at first, but there are other cool things you can do with nfc that don't involve credit cards at all.
Synner12 said:
That excuse was fine at first, but there are other cool things you can do with nfc that don't involve credit cards at all.
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Yeah like opening doors with the swipe of your phone or going thru security check systems without having to look for/wear your ID on you.
But how many buildings/offices have that technology as of yet?
Still useless technology if you live in the States.. minus the new Google wallet feature..
unlike Asia and Europe they been using NFC for some time now..
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unlike China and Europe they been using NFC for some time now..
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Because their phones come with the hardware enabled.
YoungAceAtlanta said:
Yeah like opening doors with the swipe of your phone or going thru security check systems without having to look for/wear your ID on you.
But how many buildings/offices have that technology as of yet?
Still useless technology if you live in the States.. minus the new Google wallet feature..
unlike Asia and Europe they been using NFC for some time now..
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You should read this article. NFC is far from useless right now.
http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/how-to-use-nfc-to-automate-your-mobile-routine-2012028/
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Yeah like opening doors with the swipe of your phone or going thru security check systems without having to look for/wear your ID on you.
But how many buildings/offices have that technology as of yet?
Still useless technology if you live in the States.. minus the new Google wallet feature..
unlike Asia and Europe they been using NFC for some time now..
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A company I worked for in Nashville used RFID chips in our id's to get into the building. It worked very well.
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Even when NFC is enabled we wont be able to use google wallet unless you spoof build.prop to a nexus device. Those are the only ones that will work with the app correctly. NFC is far from useless otherwise though. I just got a bunch of black NFC tags to start writing my own for my skyrocket and once we get NFC enabled on the note. I will have one on my car dock to turn off wifi, turn on bluetooth, turn up volume, and open a car dock app. All without toughing the phone
That's odd Canadians already have nfc enabled. One of our banks here let's us use it.
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Sarius24 said:
That's odd Canadians already have nfc enabled. One of our banks here let's us use it.
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Yeah I flashed a Rogers based tomorrow on both my skyrockets which enabled nfc but still no Google wallet. It seems it's just Att that decided to disable it for now. I'm ok with it till a Canadian rom is built
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update on this ?
Synner12 said:
I know I'm preaching to the choir here, but I'm really losing my patience with this nfc diabling stuff ATT is pulling on all their phones. We paid for the hardware. Even if they don't want to include any nfc capable apps, they could at least ship it enabled.
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I'd bet cash money that if the iPhone came with NFC not only would it be enabled but AT&T would actively promote it.
JonGarrett said:
I'd bet cash money that if the iPhone came with NFC not only would it be enabled but AT&T would actively promote it.
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You'd win a lot of money
JonGarrett said:
I'd bet cash money that if the iPhone came with NFC not only would it be enabled but AT&T would actively promote it.
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Not only would they promote it, but Apple will quickly claim it's a great new innovation of theirs, and promptly sure every other manufacturer for violating their patent on it's implementation.
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Samsung has an amazing Nfc idea that programs phones tasks, such as turning off WiFi when you leave the house. Anything like that for our phone?
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Lol its not Samsungs idea.. they just started selling there own tags
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ive been doing that for yrs with juice defender
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Samsung has an amazing Nfc idea that programs phones tasks, such as turning off WiFi when you leave the house. Anything like that for our phone?
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Lol its not Samsungs idea.. they just started selling there own tags
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yeah dude those tags work for every phone that has an nfc chip
Check out this thread. There are some guides there on what you can use NFC with (some made by me so if you have questions about them either post there or PM me).
You should get the tags from TagsForDroid, it's the cheapest price plus you get a cool little keychain tag (which I programmed to hold my vCard info). Then use NFC Task Launcher to program them. The dev of that app is super friendly (and if I remember correctly he even posted on that thread helping some people out) and it's the most powerful app in regards to NFC.
As others have said, any NFC capable phone can do it. Just buy a chip and program it
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I recently upgraded to a Note II from my aging Photon. Rather than just putting it up for sale or just leaving it in a drawer I thought I might repurpose it. So, I'm looking for some creative Suggestions on putting this old hardware to new use. Any ideas guys?
-WiFi Connection only.
-Bootloader is unlocked (v2.3.4, never loaded new bootloader.
-I also have a HDMI dock available.
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I recently upgraded to a Note II from my aging Photon. Rather than just putting it up for sale or just leaving it in a drawer I thought I might repurpose it. So, I'm looking for some creative Suggestions on putting this old hardware to new use. Any ideas guys?
-WiFi Connection only.
-Bootloader is unlocked (v2.3.4, never loaded new bootloader.
-I also have a HDMI dock available.
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Congrats on the new phone. I'm thinking about upgrading myself. Do you mind if you post some pictures of the 2 phones side by side? I wanted to see how big the phone really is compared to my photon. Thanks!
I went to Verizon and got the note 2. I gave our two photons to our kids. I took most of the apps off of them and left the games.
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Buy a cheap obd2 adaptor from Amazon.
Then go to the play store and purchase Torque Pro.
You will now a cheap scantool to fix check engine lights and a really cool automotive datalogger with real-time gauges map view etc...
Use Roam Control to run on Verizon's network.
They will offer to sale you minutes now it's a back up phone.
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Use Roam Control to run on Verizon's network.
They will offer to sale you minutes now it's a back up phone.
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Sounds like a cool concept. Can you elaborate on how this works? Thanks.
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schale01 said:
I recently upgraded to a Note II from my aging Photon. Rather than just putting it up for sale or just leaving it in a drawer I thought I might repurpose it. So, I'm looking for some creative Suggestions on putting this old hardware to new use. Any ideas guys?
-WiFi Connection only.
-Bootloader is unlocked (v2.3.4, never loaded new bootloader.
-I also have a HDMI dock available.
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would you like to sell that? my photon is stuck on 2.3.5 electrify. cant even use my 4g:/
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Sounds like a cool concept. Can you elaborate on how this works? Thanks.
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Root phone get Roam Control from play store (there was a beta version floating around). Roam on Verizon try to make a call you'll get a recorded message on minute packages. I paid $25 for 100 minutes +/- good for a year. I forget the name of the company but they have a web site. I did this on a questionable photon out going calls only. You might have better results. You have to enter a calling card number I found an app that does it automatically.
I keep this in my truck and all so have done what "atroph" posted. It's nice to be able to kill the check engine light ;/)
And now that you can save a map you can have a GPS without wireless service.
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Offer to sell it to a developer for work on future software/ROMs
Turn it into a mobile web server!
mrinehart93 said:
Turn it into a mobile web server!
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How?
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Let someone buy it. Like me.
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FernBch said:
Offer to sell it to a developer for work on future software/ROMs
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I agree. See if a developer would like it to help our community out more!
Thats probably what i'll do when i get a new phone.
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Let someone buy it. Like me.
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I'm not opposed to that option.
If you are seriously offering I have the unlocked phone, OtterBox defender, hdmi dock, car dock, and 2 fresh batteries.
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I'm not opposed to that option.
If you are seriously offering I have the unlocked phone, OtterBox defender, hdmi dock, car dock, and 2 fresh batteries.
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My e3d stopped working, and i'm considering the photon. What do you mean unlocked? like as in rooted?
It's for sprint righ? if so, how much?
My wife's htc one is setting off the anti theft alarms in stores. The ones that are by the exits when you enter/exit. Any clue why it would be doing this? My SGS 4 doesn't do this. I checked to make sure the nfc was off in case that was the issue. Any ideas? Anyone else experiencing this?
I have to say that is a first. I have been in and out of many stores and I have not had the security alarms go off once. I have read people with this issue with other phones but it always turned out to be something else. Has you wife tried walking through without the phone to confirm this?
Idk about this. Access control tags are hard to duplicate.. granted its possible that an ID tag could have the same numbers but it is very unlikely. Depending on the access control system and the credentials that system is using, the likelihood of getting the same ID is almost nonexistent. Unless someone is trying to hack an access control system and happens to know the numbering scheme of said system, this just sounds like a random event if it really happened.
Plus, how do we know the HTC One uses the same frequency / credential types of access control systems?
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Try to find the soft tag on the case. Soft tags are small anti theft devices they could be size of dot. If you can't find it try to demagnetize the case for the phone.
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pittsm said:
My wife's htc one is setting off the anti theft alarms in stores. The ones that are by the exits when you enter/exit. Any clue why it would be doing this? My SGS 4 doesn't do this. I checked to make sure the nfc was off in case that was the issue. Any ideas? Anyone else experiencing this?
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It may be time to acknowledge the fact that you wife is a shoplifter.
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Try to find the soft tag on the case. Soft tags are small anti theft devices they could be size of dot. If you can't find it try to demagnetize the case for the phone.
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Could be the case, I'll check that. All I know is it never happened before the phone.
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lmfao!
Slade8525 said:
lmfao!
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greyhulk said:
It may be time to acknowledge the fact that you wife is a shoplifter.
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sorry meant to quote the first post regarding the possibility of her being a shoplifter
I don't pay attention to those alarms. I'm not a slave to technology. It's amazing how often a clerk forgets to deactivate the tag an merchandise. I don't even break stride when the alarm goes off anymore. I've yet to be challenged.
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I don't pay attention to those alarms. I'm not a slave to technology. It's amazing how often a clerk forgets to deactivate the tag an merchandise. I don't even break stride when the alarm goes off anymore. I've yet to be challenged.
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I'm the same way. I've only been challenged once and I just said "sorry, I have somewhere to be" and kept walking. Not gonna waste my time because of someone else's mistake.
Lol
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Never had one go off on me but when one does I'm just gonna yell "Lets get him" and hit the closest person to me.
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this thread is full of win!!! LOL
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Never had one go off on me but when one does I'm just gonna yell "Lets get him" and hit the closest person to me.
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roflmao
Stopped over at bestbuy today and came across the OEM samsung NFC tags (5pk for $14.99). Samsung rep said they weren't compatible with the note 3 due to our phones utilizing newer/updated NFC technology.
I didn't buy it. Anyone using these or any other generic brand tags?
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Stopped over at bestbuy today and came across the OEM samsung NFC tags (5pk for $14.99). Samsung rep said they weren't compatible with the note 3 due to our phones utilizing newer/updated NFC technology.
I didn't buy it. Anyone using these or any other generic brand tags?
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Just got my tags in the mail today from tagstand.com. I downloaded the app "trigger" (NFC tag programming app) and purchased the tags directly from the app. NFC tags work prefect even with my Spigen case on.
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Just got my tags in the mail today from tagstand.com. I downloaded the app "trigger" (NFC tag programming app) and purchased the tags directly from the app. NFC tags work prefect even with my Spigen case on.
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Thanks for the link. Curious to know which tags you ordered as I'm looking to order an assortment of the type 2 tags they have listed.
HZNBRG said:
Stopped over at bestbuy today and came across the OEM samsung NFC tags (5pk for $14.99). Samsung rep said they weren't compatible with the note 3 due to our phones utilizing newer/updated NFC technology.
I didn't buy it. Anyone using these or any other generic brand tags?
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From what I understand.
The older Samsung tags (TecTiles) used Mifare classic, that worked fine with NPX NFC chips that supported it (they developed Mifare). Note 3, like the new Nexus 7 (2013), doesn't use NXP hardware and thus dose not support Mifare. Mifare not in the official NFC standard.
So the rep is probably correct.. I believe the S4 falls into this catigory also. THe Samsung TecTiles2 should work though.
I would buy them from Samsung's site and the 50% off code to get them much less. You can do a Google search for "Samsung 50% off code", and you should find one. Or buy some from eBay. Just make sure they are not MIfare.
Here is more info:
http://www.andytags.com/nfc-tags-compatibility-issues.html#.UnCOgxDHj98
Hope this helps.
gah...I still have a pack of unused Tectiles 1 from Samsung's gift package, I thought they would work with the N3
Original Tectiles work on the Note 3! I have one in my car to activate bluetooth. and one in my wallet to turn off sounds. Kind of a bummer that they don't work with the S4 but it works fine on my Note 3 :good:
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Thanks for the link. Curious to know which tags you ordered as I'm looking to order an assortment of the type 2 tags they have listed.
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I got the 14 tag combo pack for $20. Works great!
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Get the tags that say "NTAG203."
sfb14 said:
Original Tectiles work on the Note 3! I have one in my car to activate bluetooth. and one in my wallet to turn off sounds. Kind of a bummer that they don't work with the S4 but it works fine on my Note 3 :good:
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Interesting.. I'm going to give the older textile tags a try to see if they actually work before I order the newer ones.
By the way, which app are you using to fire them up?
For those of you who use the tags in your car, how/where are you mounting them? I have a number of ideas but am curious to know which works best.
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I got the 14 tag combo pack for $20. Works great!
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Is it from eBay ?
Can u give a link ?
I have mine mounted next to my head unit. Just tap my phone and bluetooth is on and ready to connect.
Im using the Samsung Tectiles app from the playstore to set up my tags.
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Interesting.. I'm going to give the older textile tags a try to see if they actually work before I order the newer ones.
By the way, which app are you using to fire them up?
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Samsung Tectile app from Play Store
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aalupatti said:
Is it from eBay ?
Can u give a link ?
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www.tagstand.com
sfb14 said:
I have mine mounted next to my head unit. Just tap my phone and bluetooth is on and ready to connect.
Im using the Samsung Tectiles app from the playstore to set up my tags.
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Looks good. I'd like mine to be a little more discreet though. When you say you're tapping to activate, does the phone require physical contact with the tag or can you hover over it to activate?
I'm thinking of placing mine behind a thin piece of plastic if the latter is the case.
anyone got these tags?
they were recommended by Android Police
http://www.amazon.com/TagsForDroid-...atible-Computers/dp/B00E0NRESE/ref=pd_cp_pc_0
thinking of getting them to set up Beside Mode and Home Mode
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Looks good. I'd like mine to be a little more discreet though. When you say you're tapping to activate, does the phone require physical contact with the tag or can you hover over it to activate?
I'm thinking of placing mine behind a thin piece of plastic if the latter is the case.
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Just hover, no contact is needed.
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Just wanted to confirm that tectiles 1 will work with note 3 n9005. I saw posts above where tectiles 1 work with the note 3 but I'm not sure what version of note 3 is being referred to.
Happy new year!
I bought one of these hope it works with my note 3
if not ah well guess ill just resell if not
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMSUNG-Galaxy-S-3-NOTE-II-TecTile-TecTiles-Programmable-NFC-Tag-Bracelet-GOPRO-/271210250743?pt=US_Cellphone_Memory_Cards&hash=item3f256401f7