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The Samsung Galaxy S4, model i9505, features a 13-megapixel rear camera, and a 5-inch 1080p display.

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NFC: This Tag Is Not Supported

Hi, whenever I try to scan my new NFC tags that my sis got me from eBay with my S4, it says "This tag is not supported" on 3 different NFC writer apps! I even tried to scan one outside of any app with the same result! Help?

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It works. Thanks. :)

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Go to swipe menu you get when you swipe the home screen down ( so you can turn on bluetooth and wifi and all that) then turn off nfc tag! It stops the annoying bleeding beeping that drives you crazy everytime you move the poxy thing..................and breathe

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Perfecto!; Mine was under settings, 'Connect and Share' NFC - swipe to off position.

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Thanks so much for your help!

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Thank you. I even use a galaxy S6 for this issue you solved.

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This is about the only answer that was right

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Thank you! You saved my life

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http://www.themobileindian.com/news/1186...

Samsung's flagship smartphone Galaxy S4 has been incompatible with the first generation TecTiles Near Field Communication tags. Now the company quietly plans to push the TecTiles 2 NFC Tags.

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thanks it was driving me mad

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I get the same message on my main screen when I move the phone. Please let me know what causes it and how to stop it when you know.

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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Was driving me loopy..

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Thanks for the fix too. But what is nfc tag and how did it turn itself on?

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How do I fix this when I need NFC on to work my smart gear Watch?

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Whatis NCF tag I have got

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i can not use this my nfc tag is not working

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my nfc keeps beeping on my samsung galaxy s6 keeps beeping i wanna have it on but i dont want to turn it off what can i do to make it stop beeping

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You can just turn off the sound. But the best way is to turn off NFC

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What is NFC tags and what is it used for???

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I had my hotel card/key in my hand and this kept beeping! I googled the code to figure-out what it was and lo-n-behold, it was the key!!

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Jeremy Scalpello will be eternally grateful.
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