Google Pixel 10: Fix Google Pay & NFC Not Working

Troubleshooting Google Pay and NFC on Pixel 10

• 💡 A simple reboot can refresh NFC hardware and system services, often resolving temporary glitches affecting Google Pay and NFC.
• ⚠️ This reboot method is a common fix for Pixel 9, Pixel 10, and Pixel 8 models.

Enabling NFC and Default Payment Apps

• 🔍 To ensure NFC is active, swipe down to access the control panel and locate the NFC icon.
• ⚙️ If the NFC tile is not visible, navigate to Settings > Connected devices > NFC to confirm it is turned on.
• 💳 For contactless payments, search for 'contactless payments' in settings and ensure Google Wallet is set as the default application.

Physical Interference and App Data

• 🚫 Thick or metallic cases, as well as magnetic accessories like MagSafe, can interfere with NFC functionality and should be removed.
• 🧹 Clearing the cache for the Google Wallet app can also help resolve issues, though it may require showing system apps in some Android versions.