**Galaxy S II, III, S & Nexas Owners** NFC Tags

[IM469]

I was aware of the NFC capability and controversy when Apples newest iPhone didn't have this ability but I thought the use was a little ways off. I was surprised to learn that you can purchase NFC tags ( ~ $2-$2.50 each) and use them automatically program your Android phone to do custom set-ups and tasks.

I bought Samsung NFC tags (5 for $13) but as shown on the video link below, you can buy various NFC tags which will work. You can stick these tags in locations that you commonly do different tasks and simply touch the phone to immediately program it. A common use is applying them in your car to set up Drive mode, GPS on, Maps on, max screen brightness, etc. by touching the tag. My immediate thought was putting one on my android tablet so that I can touch my phone and toggle the tethering feature on and off.

There are quite a few videos on some good applications of this capability. I have a basic how to link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VSOPD8VP_Q&feature=related

 

[Googled]

But you gotta leave NFC on....

 

[danibbler]

You keep avoiding my question ... were you the one who couldn't be bothered to phone around to change the battery on his iPhone?

 

[Tangwhich]

That's very cool.. I think I'm going to do that to turn my wifi on when I get home!

 

[IM469]

But you gotta leave NFC on....

Just set up an NFC tag to turn it on ! (just kidding)

I leave my NFC on all the time but I have left the WiFi Direct (peer to peer connectivity off). I was draining the battery initially but I installed Juice Defender Plus (one up from the free version) and it made a big difference.

 

[IM469]

You keep avoiding my question ... were you the one who couldn't be bothered to phone around to change the battery on his iPhone?

Are you writing to me ? I have an iPhone but I never had a battery problem. Since my move to Galaxy S 3, it is now functioning as an iPod hooked up to my car stereo system.

 

[danibbler]

Are you writing to me ? I have an iPhone but I never had a battery problem. Since my move to Galaxy S 3, it is now functioning as an iPod hooked up to my car stereo system.

Yes, I am. I think it is you...you went to the Apple Store but they wouldn't change the battery for you because you had jailbroken your iPhone. Then, I pointed out that you could easily just phone around to get it changed by someone else.

 

[WoodPeckr]

Yes, I am. I think it is you...you went to the Apple Store but they wouldn't change the battery for you because you had jailbroken your iPhone. Then, I pointed out that you could easily just phone around to get it changed by someone else.

Another example of that 'fine' but convoluted Apple service, eh nibs?.....

 

[danibbler]

Another example of that 'fine' but convoluted Apple service, eh nibs?.....

It's not convoluted at all, Apple won't handle a jailbroke iPhone.

 

[IM469]

It's not convoluted at all, Apple won't handle a jailbroke iPhone.

I went to the Apple store to get a warranty replacement for the connector/ charging cable. I tried to just get them to just give me a new cable but they insisted that I had to make an appointment. I saw them doing tests on all the phones so I assumed it was to determine if they was jailbroken. Obviously the software running in the phone had no bearing on the condition of the cable but it was just part of the Nazi/ Big Brother like approach Apple uses to control the iPhone customer.

I took my S.O.'s iPhone instead of mine as hers wasn't jailbroken and got my cable after they tested her phone. This experience just added to a frustration that made it easy to leap to an Android phone later.

 

[WoodPeckr]

Big Brother keeps their sheep on a tight chain....:ballchain:

Apple bottoms luv, eagerly accept and even pay more for this corporate bondage....

 

[danibbler]

I went to the Apple store to get a warranty replacement for the connector/ charging cable. I tried to just get them to just give me a new cable but they insisted that I had to make an appointment. I saw them doing tests on all the phones so I assumed it was to determine if they was jailbroken. Obviously the software running in the phone had no bearing on the condition of the cable but it was just part of the Nazi/ Big Brother like approach Apple uses to control the iPhone customer.

I took my S.O.'s iPhone instead of mine as hers wasn't jailbroken and got my cable after they tested her phone. This experience just added to a frustration that made it easy to leap to an Android phone later.

There cannot be that many people on here that I remember as having jailbroken their phone and then could not get the Apple Store to swap out their battery. Then, they switched over to a Galaxy.

In any case, why didn't you simply bring in the cable and say that it no longer works? They could have easily just tested it on one of their iPhones.

 

[danibbler]

It was you!!! That`s why you kept dancing around a direct answer!

https://terb.cc/vbulletin/showthread.php?395614-iPhone-5-will-be-all-hype-and-nothing-more/page2

You were the one who was willing to go through the effort to jailbreak their iPhone but then could not be bothered to call around a shop to replace its battery. When I pointed that out you never responded.

 

[IM469]

It was you!!! That`s why you kept dancing around a direct answer!

https://terb.cc/vbulletin/showthread.php?395614-iPhone-5-will-be-all-hype-and-nothing-more/page2

You were the one who was willing to go through the effort to jailbreak their iPhone but then could not be bothered to call around a shop to replace its battery. When I pointed that out you never responded.

Check again `The cable connection to the battery was a problem ` - I have to wiggle the charging cable to get it to charge. Now I simply use elastic bands now to hold into the cable onto the iPhone which is connected to the car adapter that is in my glove box.

The cable problem came about 2 years ago when I was running a sleep alarm program. It would monitor your sleep movements and wake you up when you came out of a deep sleep. I used it for a while but didn`t notice much improvement other than looking at the recordings of my sleep movements. Anyways after keeping the iPhone in the bed and plugged in - the cable frayed very quickly and had to be replaced.

Note: I went in to get the broken cable exchanged and was refused unless I came back for an appointment (Square One store). They were checking iPhones and checked my SO`s iPhone when I presented it to get a new cable. I doubt they were checking for porn.

 

[danibbler]

Yes, you're right but you could have easily purchased a cable elsewhere.

 

[IM469]

Yes, you're right but you could have easily purchased a cable elsewhere.

It was under warranty - why should I pay ? I'm unlucky with cables as I had to replace my tablet cable after a few months. I heard they have devices with wireless charging - maybe I should look for this capability next.

 

[danibbler]

It was under warranty - why should I pay ? I'm unlucky with cables as I had to replace my tablet cable after a few months. I heard they have devices with wireless charging - maybe I should look for this capability next.

So, you'd rather have the hold the iPhone and cable together with rubber bands than pay a couple of dollars?

 

[IM469]

So, you'd rather have the hold the iPhone and cable together with rubber bands than pay a couple of dollars?

I've tried different cables - it's not the cable - it's the iPhone connector on the phone that is the problem so yes - I'd rather use a cheap rubber band. Once the cable is connected in my iPhone by a rubber band it is put out of site anyways.

 

[danibbler]

If your phone is still under warranty then just flash it back to the iOS.

 

[IM469]

If your phone is still under warranty then just flash it back to the iOS.

Did flash to the the latest O/S once I had the new phone because some of the software stopped working and I didn't need the Jail Break anymore. It is a 3gs and out of warranty. Works good as a music player for the car.