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NFC Scanning Best Practices
📍 Antenna Location
The iPhone NFC antenna is centered along the top rear rim of the device. Rest the top edge of your phone directly against the tag.
⏱️ Hold Steady
Keep your phone steady for 1 to 2 seconds. Full chip memory dumps execute dozens of rapid transceive commands in sequence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I clone transit cards, credit cards, or my office badge?
Contactless payment cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), transit systems (Clipper, Suica, Oyster), and secure access credentials use proprietary hardware encryption (such as MIFARE Classic Crypto1 or secure EMV microcontrollers). Apple CoreNFC does not grant raw cryptographic access to these protected sectors on iOS.
Which blank NFC tags should I buy for best compatibility?
We highly recommend NTAG215 (504 bytes user memory) or NTAG213 (144 bytes) stickers/cards. They are fully compatible with iPhone, Android, Amiibo gaming figures, smart posters, and all NFC Forge features.
How do I use the Computer Reader Bridge?
1. Connect your iPhone and computer to the same local Wi-Fi network.
2. Open Tools → Computer Reader in the app and toggle the server on.
3. Scan the displayed QR code or enter the IP address (e.g.
4. Click "Read a tag" on your computer to trigger an NFC scan through your phone!
2. Open Tools → Computer Reader in the app and toggle the server on.
3. Scan the displayed QR code or enter the IP address (e.g.
http://192.168.1.50:8080) into Safari or Chrome on your computer.4. Click "Read a tag" on your computer to trigger an NFC scan through your phone!
How does Password Recovery / Unbricking work?
If a tag was protected with an unknown password, navigate to Tools → Password Protection → Recover. The app will systematically test common factory authentication keys (
FF FF FF FF and 00 00 00 00) or custom dictionary candidates to authenticate and reset the AUTH0 boundary page back to an unlocked state.
How do I write a Wi-Fi or Contact vCard tag?
Go to the Write tab, select Contact Card (vCard) or Wi-Fi Network, fill out the required fields, and tap Add Record. Then tap Write to Tag at the bottom and hold a blank tag against the top edge of your iPhone.
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