NFC Quick Settings

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Editor's Overview

NFC Quick Settings is a connectivity application developed by Paul Colby, packaged as a single Android APK of version 1.5 weighing in at 1.79 MB. The package targets Android 4.1+ and above. Below you'll find the publisher's own description, a quick spec sheet, and a short buyer-beware checklist so you know exactly what you're installing before tapping download.

Install Checklist

Only download through the button on this page — never from third-party mirrors or shortened links, which are the most common way malware spreads.
File size is a light 1.79 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
This build is signed by "Paul Colby" — always verify the developer name matches what's listed on the app's official store page before installing an update.
After install, Android may prompt you to allow "Install from unknown sources" — approve only this one install, then revoke the permission in Settings > Apps > Special access.
We link directly to the APK file or the publisher's repository; we do not modify the binary. Always run a virus scan after any sideloaded install.

About this app

NFC Quick Settings is a simple, open source, utility for quickly checking the device's current NFC status, and enabling or disabling NFC with as few taps as possible.

NFC Quick Settings has no user interface of it's own. Instead, once installed, you will see a new "NFC" tile available when customising your Quick Settings menu. See "Add, remove, or move a setting" in Android Help for more information on customising the Quick Settings menu: https://support.google.com/android/answer/9083864?hl=en#customize_settings

Once the NFC Quick Settings tile has been added to your Quick Settings menu, the tile will show the current NFC status.

Android security limitations do not allow any third-party apps, such as this, to turn NFC on or off directly, so when tapped, the NFC Quick Settings tile will simply open the device's NFC Settings page (if the device has one), where you can enable or disable NFC as desired.

NFC Quick Settings also has an advanced mode that allows NFC to be toggled directly from the tile, without having to going the NFC Settings page. But this advanced mode requires special permissions, which can only be granted via the Android Debug Bridge on a desktop computer. You can read more about this mode at https://github.com/pcolby/nfc-quick-settings?tab=readme-ov-file#advanced-mode

NFC Quick Settings is freely available under the GPLv3 open source license. The source code is available at https://github.com/pcolby/nfc-quick-settings

Details

Version	v1.5
Size	1.79 MB
Developer	Paul Colby
Category	Connectivity
Package	au.id.colby.nfcquicksettings
Android	4.1+
Last Updated	Oct 29, 2026
Downloads	5

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NFC Quick Settings free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.

What Android version does NFC Quick Settings require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is NFC Quick Settings safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by Paul Colby. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.

How do I update NFC Quick Settings?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).

Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.

How to Download & Install NFC Quick Settings

Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
Open the downloaded au.id.colby.nfcquicksettings.apk file from your Downloads folder.
Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
Open «NFC Quick Settings» by Paul Colby and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

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