# ST25 NFC Tap

> ST25 NFC Tap Application is dedicated to handle the ST NFC Tags

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.st.st25nfc](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.st.st25nfc)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.st.st25nfc`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** STMicroelectronics International NV
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 67,176
- **Rating:** 4.12 / 5 (108 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.13.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-21
- **First published:** 2017-06-06
- **Publisher country:** NL
- **Size:** 5.26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.st.st25nfc)
- **Website:** [http://www.st.com](http://www.st.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.st.com/content/st\_com/en/common/privacy-policy.html](http://www.st.com/content/st_com/en/common/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

**ST25 NFC Tap** is a powerful Android app designed specifically for interacting with ST NFC tags, including ST25TA, M24SR, M24LRxx Dual Interface EEPROMs, ST25TV, and ST25DV series. The app offers comprehensive support to store or read NDEF messages such as URLs, SMS, emails, vCards (including pictures), AAR, and proprietary messages, with multi-record NDEF capabilities.

Key features include retrieving tag information, supporting multiple NFC standards (ISO14443 Type A and ISO/IEC 15693), and offering advanced tools like counters, GPO control, and register management based on the detected tag. It also manages password authentication and read/write protections, supports energy harvesting, and offers specific demos like firmware updates and image transfers compatible with specialized firmware and hardware kits. This app is essential for developers and users working with ST NFC tags for secure and versatile applications.

## Rankings

- #264,182 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `com.st.st25nfc.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Works well for debugging purposes
- Useful for NFC development
- Technically functions as intended

### Cons

- Does not support ST25TB tags
- UI is poor and needs improvement
- Frequent issues with reading tags
- Incompatibility or error messages with certain tags

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.st.st25nfc)