FAQ
Common questions before you write a tag.
Boreal NFC is focused on practical iPhone NFC workflows: read the tag, understand it, validate edits, write safely, and keep QR nearby when sharing matters.
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What does Boreal NFC do?
Boreal NFC is an iPhone NFC tool for reading a tag, understanding its NDEF records, editing common payloads, validating the change, writing it back, and testing the result.
Can I use Boreal NFC on iPhone 17e?
Boreal NFC requires iOS 17 or later, so iPhone 17e meets the OS requirement. The website and interface can be checked at the 17e screen size, but NFC scanning and writing still require a supported physical iPhone because Simulator does not expose Core NFC hardware.
Can I import a CSV and write a batch of NFC tags?
Yes. Boreal NFC Pro can import or paste CSV rows, identify row-specific format errors, guide you through one physical tag at a time, read each tag back automatically, and keep pass, fail, retry, and skipped results together for export.
How does Boreal NFC verify a write?
After writing, Boreal NFC reads the physical tag back and compares the actual NDEF records with the expected payload. A successful write call alone is not treated as final verification.
Does Boreal NFC store my tags in the cloud?
No. Saved payloads, write history, tag reports, and batch progress stay on the device. The app does not require a Boreal NFC account.
Can Boreal NFC copy access cards or payment cards?
No. Payment cards, transit cards, hotel keys, access cards, secure element emulation, and protected-card cloning are outside the product scope.
Can Boreal NFC read another phone acting as an NFC card?
Only when that phone exposes a standards-based NFC Forum Type 4 NDEF tag. Proprietary HCE apps, wallets, access credentials, and custom AID/APDU protocols are not supported by the current app.
Why pair NFC with QR?
NFC is useful for fast taps, but public sharing can fail when someone does not know where to tap or uses a device with different behavior. A matching QR fallback keeps the moment recoverable.
Which tags should I use?
For links and small payloads, common NTAG213, NTAG215, and NTAG216 tags are practical starting points. Choose capacity for the encoded payload, then confirm writable status and test the finished tag on the devices people will use.
What is included with Boreal NFC Pro?
Boreal NFC Pro is an optional one-time purchase, not a subscription. It unlocks unlimited saved payloads, complete write history, duplicate actions, Batch Writer, CSV reports, and retry tools. Price and availability can vary by App Store region.
Confidence before contact
Make the tag. Check the details. Trust the tap.
Boreal NFC keeps the essential NFC workflow focused, local-first, and recoverable with a matching QR fallback.
