Google WalletTurning the NFC Screen Security Setting on or off

The Require device unlock for NFC Setting allows you to decide whether or not your screen is required to be unlocked or not for contactless payments. If this setting is enabled, you will only be able to make payments with your device when your screen is in the unlocked state.

The Require device unlock for NFC Setting allows you to decide whether or not your screen is required to be unlocked or not for contactless payments. If this setting is enabled, you will only be able to make payments with your device when your screen is in the unlocked state.

Steps List - Interactive list of steps. Select a step to read its corresponding text, and to see its Product Image and the Indicators necessary to complete the step.

Current Step: 1 - From the Settings app, tap Connected devices.
For this tutorial, we will be using a Google Pixel. Your options may differ from what is displayed.
  1. 1 - From the Settings app, tap Connected devices.
  2. 2 - Tap Connection preferences.
  3. 3 - Tap NFC.
  4. 4 - Tap or slide the Require device unlock for NFC switch to ON.
  5. 5 - You've completed the steps!

Product Image and Indicators - Image of the current step and indicators demonstrating the interactions necessary to complete the step.

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