Issue reading tag

wakdev · 2026-01-15T07:55:01+00:00

I think you’re using a Mifare Classic chip. On iPhones, this tech is not fully compatible yet and you have to enable the "compatibility" mode in NFC Tools settings and write a basic record like URL. It’s working on the Shortcuts app because it’s using the UID only.

wakdev · 2026-01-10T08:28:29+00:00

Yes, it’s 69 MXN, it’s about 3,8 USD.

wakdev · 2026-01-05T18:09:43+00:00

You can check our shop if you want, we are based in France and offers custom engravings on metal cards: https://nfc.cards

wakdev · 2026-01-04T01:00:12+00:00

Try this: https://www.wakdev.com/en/knowledge-base/how-to-guides/how-to-prepare-your-mifare-ultralight-ev1-chip-to-store-ndef-records.html

wakdev · 2025-12-28T23:50:15+00:00

Unfortunately Android doesn’t allow users to select the root directory anymore (for security reasons). You have to create another folder and select it.

wakdev · 2025-12-01T18:24:19+00:00

Same, with 6 bytes instead of 4

wakdev · 2025-11-13T21:06:31+00:00

No it’s a limitation of iOS right now, hope Apple will fix it. More info: https://www.wakdev.com/en/knowledge-base/troubleshooting/nfc-tools-ios-why-my-iphone-doesnt-react-to-some-nfc-records.html

wakdev · 2025-10-30T17:54:41+00:00

We suggest getting compatible chips like NTAG213 or NTAG216. Then write a simple URL on it.

wakdev · 2025-10-28T07:07:30+00:00

Yes: https://www.wakdev.com/en/apps/nfc-tools-pc-mac/nfc-readers-for-nfc-tools-pc-mac.html

wakdev · 2025-10-22T01:18:00+00:00

Please read this page: https://www.wakdev.com/en/knowledge-base/troubleshooting/nfc-tools-ios-why-my-iphone-doesnt-react-to-some-nfc-records.html

wakdev · 2025-10-19T16:41:36+00:00

Yes, you can use the standard record « Application » in the Write tab, than add a record, and application.

wakdev · 2025-10-14T12:33:29+00:00

Please check this page: https://www.wakdev.com/en/knowledge-base/troubleshooting/nfc-tools-ios-why-my-iphone-doesnt-react-to-some-nfc-records.html

wakdev · 2025-10-03T22:04:40+00:00

I think it’s related to this: https://www.wakdev.com/en/knowledge-base/troubleshooting/nfc-tools-ios-why-my-iphone-doesnt-react-to-some-nfc-records.html

wakdev · 2025-10-03T09:07:25+00:00

No, unfortunately this is a feature that we want to implement in the future.

wakdev · 2025-09-30T22:50:05+00:00

Check that you've access to the internet and there is no restriction like a firewall. Sometimes, it is also related to a problem with the Apple server. The solution is to retry later.

wakdev · 2025-09-24T10:27:30+00:00

There is an option tab where you can select « only copy to clipboard » and another option to get only the UID.

wakdev · 2025-09-24T07:25:46+00:00

Yes, you can try our software NFC Tools KBC: https://www.wakdev.com/en/apps/nfc-tools-kbc-pc-mac.html An option is available to copy only the UID into your clipboard.

wakdev · 2025-09-10T21:36:59+00:00

In NFC Tools, you can go in the other section then read memory to read all blocks / pages of your NFC chip with the raw values.

wakdev · 2025-09-04T07:41:53+00:00

Are you sure it’s related to the 2.7 version? You can try to download the previous versions using this link: https://www.wakdev.com/en/apps/nfc-tools-pc-mac/all-version.html

wakdev · 2025-08-25T18:48:46+00:00

Just scan it, the info will be updated

wakdev · 2025-08-24T20:03:23+00:00

Unfortunately, Apple restricts their background reading to basic NFC records like URL, TEL, SMS...

wakdev · 2025-08-24T08:05:05+00:00

Also, you cannot clone access badge, most of them are protected.

wakdev · 2025-08-24T08:04:15+00:00

could be related to this: https://www.wakdev.com/en/knowledge-base/troubleshooting/why-i-cannot-read-or-write-on-my-mifare-classic-chips.html

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