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Re-enable NFC Smart Lock on Android

Jan 14th, 2018
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  2. ### How to re-enable NFC as a Smart Lock method on Android ###
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  4. Disclaimer: these steps describe a method that works for me as of Jan 14 2018. I cannot guarantee it will work for you, and it may result in loss of data. I will not be held responsible for any damages or losses that may result of following any part of these instructions.
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  6. Always make sure to keep backups of your important data!
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  10. As root, edit /data/data/com.google.android.gms/shared_prefs/coffee_preferences.xml
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  12. Add the following lines between the <map> and </map> tags:
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  14. <set name="nfc_trustlet_tech_codes">
  15. <string>android.nfc.tech.NfcV</string>
  16. <string>android.nfc.tech.NfcA</string>
  17. </set>
  18. <string name="auth_trust_agent_pref_trusted_nfc_Vb2tUD1p62CToOS9IXyywQS/T15GVEATDPtuKMoRPTQ=">{&quot;pr&quot;:0,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;Vb2tUD1p62CToOS9IXyywQS\/T15GVEATDPtuKMoRPTQ=&quot;,&quot;te&quot;:[&quot;android.nfc.tech.MifareUltralight&quot;,&quot;android.nfc.tech.NfcA&quot;],&quot;na&quot;:&quot;Test NFC Device&quot;}</string>
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  20. Save the file.
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  22. Now go to Security -> Smart Lock, there should be a device named "Test NFC Device" under Trusted Devices.
  23. You may have to force-stop Google Play Services to get the changes to apply. If not, reboot your device.
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  25. When you see the "Test NFC Device" under Trusted Devices, tap it, and add your own NFC device. If you see an empty white screen, reboot your device.
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  27. Once you have authorized your own NFC device, you must remove the test device. Do not keep the test device authorized, as it may pose a security risk.
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  29. If NFC Smart Unlock appears to be enabled but doesn't work after removing the test device, edit again coffee_preferences.xml and check if the tech.NfcV and tech.NfcA lines have been removed, if so, re-add them. Do not re-add the Test NFC device line.
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  31. Keep at least one NFC device authorized, or you will be unable to access NFC unlock again.
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  33. Good luck!
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