Deactivating card readers
Deactivating card readers in older devices
To deactivate the card reader, follow the activation steps from 1 to 14. Then, in the External Software Settings screen, open the Proximity Card Reader Software Settings.
![DeactivateProximityReader.png](../../../__attachments/1443823629/DeactivateProximityReader.png?inst-v=234a2f7d-02f1-4336-8be2-6500d82f9994)
Set it on Do not Use and click OK to confirm the settings.
![NoProximity.png](../../../__attachments/1443823629/NoProximity.png?inst-v=234a2f7d-02f1-4336-8be2-6500d82f9994)
In the Select IC Card Reader field, tap on Proximity Card Reader to open the drop-down menu.
![ICReader2.png](../../../__attachments/1443823629/ICReader2.png?inst-v=234a2f7d-02f1-4336-8be2-6500d82f9994)
Select Do not Use and tap OK to confirm the settings.
![NoICReader.png](../../../__attachments/1443823629/NoICReader.png?inst-v=234a2f7d-02f1-4336-8be2-6500d82f9994)
Restart your device.
Deactivating card readers in newer devices
To deactivate the card reader, follow the activation steps from 1 to 6. Then, in the External Software Settings screen, open the Proximity Card Reader Software Settings.
![DeactivateProximityReader.png](../../../__attachments/1443823629/DeactivateProximityReader.png?inst-v=234a2f7d-02f1-4336-8be2-6500d82f9994)
Set it on Do not Use and click OK to confirm the settings.
![NoProximity.png](../../../__attachments/1443823629/NoProximity.png?inst-v=234a2f7d-02f1-4336-8be2-6500d82f9994)
In the Select IC Card Reader field, tap on Proximity Card Reader to open the drop-down menu.
![ICReader2.png](../../../__attachments/1443823629/ICReader2.png?inst-v=234a2f7d-02f1-4336-8be2-6500d82f9994)
Select Do not Use and tap OK to confirm the settings.
![NoICReader.png](../../../__attachments/1443823629/NoICReader.png?inst-v=234a2f7d-02f1-4336-8be2-6500d82f9994)
Restart your device.