NFC Tools Icon

SOP: Downloading and Using NFC Tools App to Write Contact Info to an NFC Tag

Part 1: Downloading NFC Tools App

Objective:
To install the “NFC Tools” mobile app on Android and iOS devices.

Scope:
This procedure applies to all valued partners, colleagues, and friends of JAF Consulting who are authorized to use NFC tags for contact information encoding.

Procedure:

Feel free to use any NFC writing tool you’re comfortable with—this is just one of many available options.

For Android (Google Play Store):

  1. Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.

  2. In the search bar, type “NFC Tools”.

  3. Locate the app by Wakdev (look for the orange NFC icon).

  4. Tap Install.

  5. Once installed, tap Open to launch the app.

For Apple (iOS – App Store):

  1. Open the App Store on your iPhone.

  2. In the search field, type “NFC Tools”.

  3. Find the app by Wakdev (same orange icon).

  4. Tap Get and authenticate if required (Face ID, Touch ID, or password).

  5. After installation, tap Open to launch the app.

Part 2: Writing Contact Info to an NFC Tag

Objective:
To write contact information (such as a business card/contact card) onto an NFC tag using the NFC Tools app.

Scope:
This applies to staff setting up NFC tags for identification, networking, or asset tagging purposes.

Prerequisites:

  • NFC must be enabled on the mobile device.

  • A blank NFC tag must be available and writable.

  • The NFC Tools app must be installed and opened.

Procedure:

  1. Open the NFC Tools app.

  2. Tap on the “Write” tab at the top.

  3. Tap Add a record.

  4. Choose Contact / vCard.

  5. Fill in the contact fields as needed:

    • Name

    • Phone number

    • Email

    • Company, etc.

  6. After filling in the details, tap OK.

  7. Back on the main “Write” screen, tap Write.

  8. When prompted, hold your phone close to the NFC tag (usually on the back of the phone).

  9. Wait for the confirmation message that the tag has been written successfully.

Notes:

  • Ensure the tag has enough memory to store the contact info.

  • Some iPhones (older models) may only read NFC, not write. Check device capability.

  • Tags can be locked (made read-only) after writing if desired, but this is permanent.