iPhone 7 NFC Reader not working
iPhone 7 works with ApplePay, but doesn't read NFC tags. Tried completely resetting phone and restoring from backup, without success. Running ios 13.3.
Anyone else encountered this issue?
iPhone 7, iOS 13
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iPhone 7 works with ApplePay, but doesn't read NFC tags. Tried completely resetting phone and restoring from backup, without success. Running ios 13.3.
Anyone else encountered this issue?
iPhone 7, iOS 13
the iPhone 7 supports reading and writing of NFC tags through third party apps, such as TagWriter. A business I deal with now uses tags, but although others with iPhone 7's are able to read these tags through the app, mine does not. Since ApplePay works, they are at a loss to explain.
If you noticed there is an asterisk next to the iPhone 7 and others in that link reading NFC but there is no explanation of it that I can find. The article also states that the functionality was added in iOS 11. Are you using a 3rd party app to try to read one? Or the home screen?
Yes, I've tried TagWriter and the app the business uses. Both appear to use the same API, as the graphic is the same when the phone asks it to be placed next to the reader. As mentioned, others with 7's are able to read ok.
Hi Sergio,
No, I didn't. I had the local apple store check the phone, and confirm all ok (any issue with the nfc hardware would have meant apple pay wouldn't work, which it does). I then had them remove the battery, clearing any potential issues in the RAM, but that did not help either.
I have just upgraded to 13.3.1, and will be trying the tag reader again tomorrow, to see if a firmware update helps. I'll let you know.
That would lead me to believe there is a hardware problem with your specific phone. Click on the Contact Support link at the top right of this page to start the service process.
Hi Calum,
Same here, I’m using same app on iPhone 11 and works perfectly, but iPhone 7 will never detect NFC tag
I have the same issue with notifications
Apple only have very limited support for NFC, what in particular are you trying to read?
Newer functions other than Apple Pay were added to iOS, not specifically to hardware. Are you running iOS 13.3?
Yes, 13.3. FYI, the following link lists NFC functionality for different iPhone models:
Appreciate your help, thanks!
Hi Calum
I'm having same issue with iPhone 7, did you solved this problem?
Hi Sergio,
Meant to ask; did you happen to upgrade from an iphone 6, and use Quick Start to transfer your data to the iphone 7?
Hi Calum
Not it was a brand new installation
Hi Sergio,
The upgrade to 13.3.1 made no difference. That's me out of ideas.
iPhone 7 NFC Reader not working