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Samsung Galaxy Watch3 - Turn NFC On / Off

Here's how to turn NFC on or off so compatible apps can transfer files from your Galaxy Watch3.
Near Field Communication (NFC) allows the transfer of data between devices that are a few centimeters apart, typically back-to-back.
  • Near Field Communication (NFC) allows the transferring of data between devices that are a few centimeters apart, typically back-to-back. NFC must be enabled for NFC-based apps (e.g., Android Beam) to function correctly.
  • Currently, the NFC option is not available on the Watch when paired with any Apple® iPhone®.
  1. From the watch screen, press the
    Home button
     to open the apps screen.
    Press the Home button
  2. Tap the
    Settings icon Settings icon
    .
  3. Tap
    Connections
    .
  4. Tap
    NFC
    .
  5. Tap the
    NFC switch
     to turn on On switch icon or off Off switch icon.