@MikeInSeattle Tried with a different NFC tag and it worked fine (through the case as well). Tried reading the ring with a different app, and no go.

Didn't try with the back off, because even if it works that way... honeslty, what good does that do anyone???

@MikeInSeattle

1. Nothing at all.
2. I was able to write to it using a different device. Think it was an S4, but this was a while ago.
3. NFC Control App
4. Stock battery, NFC is enabled.

Anybody have much luck with this phone? I saw the thread posted 4 months ago, but was unable to replicate. I've balanced my ring on the S5 at exactly the same spot and can't seem to get it to read. Thinking that I need to switch to Alpha?