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Samsung Galaxy Note8 - Turn Android Beam On / Off

2026-10-15 09:56:13.918

Samsung Galaxy Note8 - Turn Android Beam On / Off

Here's how to turn Android beam for your Galaxy Note8 on or off.
  • Android Beam can be utilized to transfer data (e.g., web pages, videos, place page in Maps) from one Near Field Communication (NFC) capable device to another when only a few centimeters apart, typically back-to-back.
  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Navigate:
    Connections
    NFC and payment
    .
  3. Ensure that the NFC and payment switch is on
    If prompted, review the notification then tap
    OK
     to confirm.
  4. Tap the
    Android Beam switch
     to turn on or off.