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NFC Tools

NFC tags are everywhere. This app hands you the keys to their kingdom.

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Key Figures

Downloads

5M+

User Rating

4.6/5

Total Ratings

65.7K

Publisher

WAKDEV

Evaluating key capabilities for advanced NFC tag interaction and management.

NFC Tools: A Comprehensive Analysis

Advanced NFC Tag Analysis

The app provides in-depth information about NFC tags, including manufacturer, tag type, NFC standard, technology, serial number, memory details, and writability, catering to users requiring detailed tag diagnostics and identification.

Versatile NFC Tag Programming

It allows users to program NFC tags with a wide range of standardized data types, such as URLs, contact information (VCARDs), emails, phone numbers, geolocation, and WiFi/Bluetooth configurations, enabling diverse applications from smart home automation to digital marketing.

Extensive Tag Compatibility

This tool features support for a wide array of NFC tag types, including NTAG, Ultralight, ICODE, DESFire, ST25TV, and Felica, ensuring broad usability across different NFC hardware and project requirements.

NFC Tag Content Management

The app provides functionality to save the contents of programmed NFC chips, allowing users to back up configurations, clone tags, or re-apply settings without re-entering data, streamlining workflow and data recovery.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about NFC Tools

What is NFC Tools?

NFC Tools is an application that reads and writes data on NFC tags using a simple interface. Users pass their device near an NFC chip to interact with its content.

What types of information can NFC Tools read from a tag?

NFC Tools reads tag maker, type, norm, available technology, serial number, size, writability, and all data in NDEF format. It also shows memory information and data format.

Can I write standard information to NFC tags with NFC Tools?

Yes, NFC Tools records standard information compatible with any NFC device. This includes VCARDs, URLs, phone numbers, geolocations, text, emails, contacts, and WiFi/Bluetooth configurations.

What specific data types can NFC Tools write to an NFC tag?

NFC Tools writes text, links (URL/URI), emails, contacts, phone numbers, predefined text messages, addresses, geolocations, and WiFi or Bluetooth configurations. It also supports personalized data and more options.

Does NFC Tools allow saving the contents of an NFC chip?

Yes, NFC Tools allows users to save the contents of an NFC chip. This feature enables later access to the saved tag data.

What NFC tag types are compatible with NFC Tools?

NFC Tools supports various tags including NTAG series (203, 210, 212, 213, 215, 216), Ultralight series, ICODE SLI series, DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3, ST25TV/TA, and Felica tags.

What are the minimum device requirements for NFC Tools?

NFC Tools is compatible with iPhone 7 and newer models. Users can enable "compatibility" mode to read/write Mifare Classic tags.

Can I manage advanced NFC tag functions using NFC Tools?

Yes, NFC Tools offers advanced functions like erasing, locking, reading/editing memory, formatting memory, setting passwords, removing passwords, and executing advanced NFC commands.

How do I write data to an NFC tag using NFC Tools?

In NFC Tools, navigate to the "Write" section. Select the data type to record, add content, then tap "Write" and approach an NFC tag to save the information.

Can NFC Tools read and write large quantities of information?

Yes, the write function in NFC Tools allows adding as much data as desired. This enables recording large quantities of information onto a single NFC tag.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

NFC Tools - Users can easily access core functionalities like "Read" and "Write" directly from the intuitive welcome screen, featuring a clean NFC icon. — Users can easily access core functionalities like "Read" and "Write" directly from the intuitive welcome screen, featuring a clean NFC icon.
App Navigation Overview

NFC Tools - The app provides comprehensive tag data, detailing properties such as "Tag type" and "Serial number" for in-depth analysis. — The app provides comprehensive tag data, detailing properties such as "Tag type" and "Serial number" for in-depth analysis.
Deep Tag Analysis

NFC Tools - This view reveals detailed record content, displaying the specific "URL" and its underlying "Payload" data for granular inspection. — This view reveals detailed record content, displaying the specific "URL" and its underlying "Payload" data for granular inspection.
Record Content Unveiled

NFC Tools - Users can effortlessly create new NFC records, choosing from options like "Text" or "URL / URI", and manage the "Write" operation with byte count visibility. — Users can effortlessly create new NFC records, choosing from options like "Text" or "URL / URI", and manage the "Write" operation with byte count visibility.
Writing Capabilities

NFC Tools - This robust menu presents a wide array of record types for creation, including "Text" and "Contact", allowing for highly customized tag programming. — This robust menu presents a wide array of record types for creation, including "Text" and "Contact", allowing for highly customized tag programming.
Diverse Record Types

NFC Tools - The clear "Ready to Scan" prompt guides users to approach an NFC tag, featuring an illustrative phone/tag icon for seamless interaction. — The clear "Ready to Scan" prompt guides users to approach an NFC tag, featuring an illustrative phone/tag icon for seamless interaction.
Intuitive Tag Interaction

NFC Tools - This section provides powerful tag management utilities, such as "Erase tag" and "Set password", catering to advanced user needs. — This section provides powerful tag management utilities, such as "Erase tag" and "Set password", catering to advanced user needs.
Advanced Tag Management

NFC Tools - Users can explore the tag's internal memory, viewing specific "Address blocks" and their "Read-Only" or "Readable & Writable" status for expert analysis. — Users can explore the tag's internal memory, viewing specific "Address blocks" and their "Read-Only" or "Readable & Writable" status for expert analysis.
Granular Memory Access

NFC Tools - The "My saved tags" feature allows users to organize and quickly access previously configured NFC tags, like "My business card" or "My Wi-Fi" settings. — The "My saved tags" feature allows users to organize and quickly access previously configured NFC tags, like "My business card" or "My Wi-Fi" settings.
Organized Tag Library

Description

NFC Tools can read and write your NFC tags with a simple and lightweight user interface. By passing your device near an NFC chip, you can read the data it contains and interact with the content. The "Read" section allows you to see data such as: - the maker of the tag - the type of tag (ex : Mifare Ultralight, NTAG213) - the norm of the tag (ex : NFC Forum Type 2) - the available technology (ex: NFC A) - its serial number (ex : 04:85:c8:5a:40:2b:80) - the size of the tag and of the data on it - if you can write on the tag - all the data on the tag (NDEF format) NFC Tools can record standard information on your tags which will be compatible with any NFC device. For instance, you can store a VCARD to share your contact details easily, open an URL, share a phone number or even a geolocation. The "Write" section let you record standardised data such as: - a simple text - a link to a website - an email - a contact - a phone number - a predefined text message - an address or geolocation - a WiFi or Bluetooth configuration - personalised data - and more... The write function allows you to add as much data as you wish. This way you can record large quantities of information on your tag. The app also allows you to save the contents of your chip for later access. NFC Tools has been tested with the following NFC tags: - NTAG 203, 210, 210u, 212, 213, 213TT, 215, 216, 413 DNA, 424 DNA - Ultralight, Ultralight C, Ultralight EV1 - ICODE SLI, SLI-S, SLIX, SLIX-S, SLIX-L, SLIX2, DNA - DESFire EV1, EV2, EV3 - ST25TV, ST25TA - Felica If you encounter any problem, don’t hesitate to contact us. Notes: - Compatible from iPhone 7. - Use the "compatibility" mode to read/write Mifare Classic tags.