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Samsung Galaxy A51 - Turn NFC On / Off

2026-10-22 19:13:19.023

Samsung Galaxy A51 - Turn NFC On / Off

Here's how to turn NFC on or off so compatible apps can transfer files from your Galaxy A51.
If you need to turn Near Field Communication (NFC) for your Galaxy A51 on or off, which allows NFC-based apps (e.g., Android Beam) to function correctly, follow these step-by-step instructions.
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.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
    These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Connections
    NFC and contactless payments
    .
  3. Tap the
    NFC switch
     (upper-right) to turn on On switch icon or off Off switch icon.