NFC Tools

NFC Tools

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NFC Tools: Read, Write, and Automate Your World

The ultimate Swiss Army knife for your NFC tags. From sharing digital business cards to building powerful smart home automations, simplify your tech life with just a single tap.

Publisher

WAKDEV

Category

Utilities

Downloads

6M+

User Rating

4.6/5

Total Ratings

59K+

Locales

13

Precision at Your Fingertips

Discover the interface used by 6M+ users.

The main menu of the NFC Tools app showing buttons for Read, Write, and Other functions.

The main menu of the NFC Tools app showing buttons for Read, Write, and Other functions.

NFC Tools interface displaying technical details of a scanned NFC tag including serial number and memory size

NFC Tools interface displaying technical details of a scanned NFC tag including serial number and memory size

Detailed technical information of an NFC URI record showing protocol format value and payload

Detailed technical information of an NFC URI record showing protocol format value and payload

NFC Tools app write screen showing options to add text URL phone number and Wi-Fi records to an NFC tag

NFC Tools app write screen showing options to add text URL phone number and Wi-Fi records to an NFC tag

Menu screen for adding different record types to an NFC tag in the NFC Tools app

Menu screen for adding different record types to an NFC tag in the NFC Tools app

NFC Tools app screen displaying a prompt to scan an NFC tag for writing text, URLs, and phone numbers.

NFC Tools app screen displaying a prompt to scan an NFC tag for writing text, URLs, and phone numbers.

A menu in the NFC Tools app displaying options to erase, lock, and format NFC tags

A menu in the NFC Tools app displaying options to erase, lock, and format NFC tags

NFC Tools app displaying memory addresses and hexadecimal data on an NFC chip

NFC Tools app displaying memory addresses and hexadecimal data on an NFC chip

A list of saved NFC tag configurations in the NFC Tools app including business card and Wi-Fi data.

A list of saved NFC tag configurations in the NFC Tools app including business card and Wi-Fi data.

Master the Physical World with NFC

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 6M+ users.

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Deep Chip Insights

Uncover technical details of any tag, from manufacturer and serial numbers to storage capacity and NDEF records instantly.

One-Tap Automation

Program tags to launch websites, share WiFi passwords, or trigger complex iOS Shortcuts to streamline your daily routines.

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Smart Networking

Ditch paper business cards by encoding your contact details and social profiles onto NFC-enabled cards for seamless sharing.

About the app

Everything you need to know about NFC Tools.

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.

Latest Version

2.35

Size

4.6 MB

First Released

Sep 19, 2017

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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.

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