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.
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.
Does Boreal NFC store my tags in the cloud?
No. The app is local-first: saved payloads, write history, and tag reports stay on the device unless a later product decision explicitly adds cloud features.
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 a practical starting point. The app should still explain capacity, writable status, and iPhone behavior before writing.
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.
