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-=== 0. Introduction to NFC and NTAG216 ===
+=== 0. Introduction to NFC and NTAG chips, such as the NTAG215 and NTAG216 ===
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 NFC (Near Field Communication) is a short-range wireless communication technology that allows devices to exchange data when they are brought within a few centimeters of each other. It is commonly used for contactless payments, access control, and data sharing between smartphones and NFC tags.
-**Frequency Used by NTAG216**
+**Common NTAGs**
+NTAG 213 (144 bytes): This variant is less common due to its small storage size. Often, it does not provide enough memory for common applications.
+NTAG215 (544 bytes): Widely used for consumer goods, product authentication, and popular for creating custom, reprogrammable Nintendo Amiibo figures due to its increased memory. We are customizing these at [[https://fencon.org|FenCon 21.]]
+NTAG216 (888 bytes): Has the greatest number of bytes out of the 3 chips. Can be used for all sorts of applications without having to worry about limited storage space. We customized and gave these out at the [[https://mindstretchingfun.org/frisco-maker-faire/|Sci Tech MakerFaire]]
+**Frequency Used by NTAG213/215/216**
+NTAG chips/tags operate at a frequency of 13.56 MHz, which is the standard frequency for NFC communication worldwide. This frequency enables fast and secure data transfer over very short distances.
-NTAG216 tags operate at a frequency of 13.56 MHz, which is the standard frequency for NFC communication worldwide. This frequency enables fast and secure data transfer over very short distances.
 **Tips for Safely Using NTAG216 Tags for Custom "Tap on Phone" Actions**
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+**How to Read Data from an NTAG216 Tag (Using NFC Tools)**
+A. Open NFC Tools
+   Tap Read
+   Tap the NTAG to the Back of your phone
+   !Tip for Tapping!: If you have an iPhone, make sure to try tapping the top left
+   corner of your phone to the middle of the NTAG.
+   Other methods of tapping don't work for me and may not work for you.
 **How to Write Data to an NTAG216 Tag (Using NFC Tools)**
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 - Ensure NFC is ON
-- Move the tag slowly around the back of the phone
+- Move the tag slowly around the back of the phone.
+   Try the corners of the phone as well. Mine only works if the
+   top-left corner of the phone is touching the middle of the NTAG.
 - Remove thick cases or metal plates