Intelligent Mobile Design Apps
NFC Sniffer 14.0
Reads NFC tags and smart-cards and displaysinformation on the screen.For an ad-free version of this app, and to support furtherdevelopment, upgrade to the NFC Sniffer Pro.This app allows you to explore the contents of the RFID/NFC enabledsmart card transponders. This is very useful for anyone programmingNFC applications, or for anyone who wants to see what transpondersthey are carrying around in their purse or wallet.To scan a smart-card or NFC tag, start the app, then hold thecard/tag within a few millimeters of the back of your device (youmay have to swipe around a bit to find where the NCF reader is inyour device).The app displays:* The transponder ID* RF technologies used* Type of transponder* ATQA code* SAK* Target tech classes* Number of times this transponder has been scannedNot all android devices support NFC. If your phone or tablet doesnot support NFC, a message appears on the screen to notify you, andthe app closes.By default, NFC is disabled in most handsets. To use this app, andto use NFC on your device, you must enable NFC in your devicesettings. If NFC is not enabled on your device, this app displays amessage and exits.This app is no better than the NFC scanner and the RFID tag you areusing. Not all phone chips can read all tags. If the phone cannotread the tag, there is nothing the software can do. This app showswhatever NFC contacts the hardware reports to the OS.
