Surely you have ever noticed the N in the notification bar. Do you know what this letter does there and what it means? It is a functionality that not all mobile phones have: Near Field Communication or NFC connectivity.
What does the N in the notification bar mean?
We're talking about the symbol you see in the image above, not the "N" in Netflix or any other "N" shaped icon. If you have this letter in the notification bar you should not worry since it is not any type of problem on your mobile, It is simply a function that is activated.
The letter N that appears at the top of your mobile It generally means that the NFC (Near Field Communication) connection function is working. What does this mean?
It means that right now you can communicate with other devices through this type of connection. If you have made a purchase paying with your mobile phone, it is normal for the N to appear in the notification bar. But if you don't pay with your mobile phone, you may be consuming resources and putting your wallet at risk. Now I'll tell you why, but first let's see what this technology is for.
What is NFC technology used for?
This is the technology that allows short-range wireless communication between devices. Generally It is used to make mobile payments in stores or restaurants but it doesn't only serve that purpose.
This technology allows data transfer between nearby devices, such as sharing photos or contacts, and allows you to automate actions using NFC tags as well as activate specific configuration profiles or change device settings.
So, as a general rule, unless you are going to pay with your mobile, you should remove the NFC connection from your mobile. It is something very simple and we will do it in just a few touches. It is a functionality of our device that we can easily activate or deactivate in several ways. Let's look at the two most common.
How to remove the NFC connection from the mobile from the settings
First of all let's see How to access this function from the "Settings" menu, for this I am going to detail what you should do step by step.
- First you must access the “Settings” menu from the gear button in the upper right corner or from the "Settings" app itself.
- Once inside, look for the option that talks about "Connection" or "Connections". Click on it.
- Search within this menu if you have the NFC section.
- If you find the NFC section you will have to tap on it on button to disable this functionality.
- Ready, You already have the NFC connection disabled.
But not only can it be disabled from here, there is an easier way through the home screen menu.
How to remove the NFC connection from the mobile from the top drop-down menu
Secondly we have to To remove the NFC connection from your mobile you can display the top menu and look for the N symbol among the functions you see on the screen. Simply tap on the NFC feature if it is activated.
Keep in mind that not all mobile phones have this functionality. If you are looking for it and you don't have it, it means that your mobile phone does not have this functionality.. Keep in mind that having this connection open encourages them to attack your privacy and request connection with your mobile.
This can be a danger if you have a mobile phone with NFC activated and someone passes by, a data phone or any NFC connector can steal your information and money. It is not something that is going to happen every day but for that reason, If we forget that it is on we can have a problem. For this reason, I recommend always having it disabled.