How to Enable or Disable NFC on Android 16+ Devices Using SureMDM Run Script

Purpose

This article explains how to use the NFCState Run Script to remotely enable, disable, or leave the NFC state unchanged on Device Owner devices running Android 16 and above. 

Prerequisites

1. The device is enrolled in Device Owner (DO) mode.
2. The device is running Android 16 or later.
3. The device is online and successfully communicating with the SureMDM server.
4. You have administrator access to the SureMDM Console to create and deploy Run Scripts.

Steps

1. Login to SureMDM Console.
2. Navigate to Jobs > New Jobs > Android > Runscript > Paste the below script:
   
   !#suremdm
   NFCState(Value)
   
   Values: 0 = don’t care, 1 = always on, 2 = always off
   

Note: Configure the value based on your requirement.

3. Save the Run Script.
4. Select the target Device Owner Android devices.
5. Deploy the Run Script to the selected devices.
6. Verify that the NFC state has been updated on the devices as per the configured value.

Conclusion

Using the NFCState Run Script, administrators can remotely enforce the NFC state on supported Android devices, ensuring consistent device configuration and compliance across the enterprise. This feature is supported only on Device Owner devices running Android 16 and above. 

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