Installing or Updating

  • All release (and test) builds are posted to TagMo Releases
    • Expand the "Assets" under a heading to reveal the apk for that version.
    • Automatic updates are provided by the 'master' branch for all versions.
  • TagMo can also be installed directly through Google Play
    • There is a 48 - 96 hour minimum delay for review from Google Play.
    • Issues resolved the same day may not appear fixed for up to 5 days.

  • Android 7 and below require additional setup
    • Open the Settings app from the app drawer
    • Locate the category for "Security" settings
    • Enable the "Unknown sources" install option
  • Android 8 and up will prompt for permission

  • Open the apk with your favorite file manager
  • Follow the system prompts to install the apk

  • Install the Wear Installer 2 app from Google Play
  • Follow the setup instructions to configure WI2
  • Download the "-WearOS" named version of TagMo
  • Select "Custom APK" in the Wear Installer 2 UI
  • Select TagMo and follow the install instructions

  • Versions before 2.7.5 need to be uninstalled
    • Proceed to the install guide this time only
  • Click the red computer icon when it appears
    • Approve permission for TagMo to install
  • Follow the system prompts to install the apk

  • amiibo binary key file(s). (Encryption keys cannot be shared for legal reasons)
  • Blank NTAG215 tags, Power Tags, Amiiqo / N2 Elite, or Flask (Sold separately)
  • amiibo backups or amiibo. (Backups cannot be shared for legal reasons)
  • Writing an NFC tag is effectively permanent. Overwriting breaks recognition.
    • Cards, coins, or stickers cannot be used as rewriteable emulator devices.
  • Only NTAG215 is recognized as an amiibo. No other NFC specifications work.
  • Only Android devices with 4.1+ and NFC / Bluetooth hardware are supported.

Importing Keys & Files

  • Select the root folder where your bin files will be stored

  • Allow your keys to be found using the automated locator
    • Settings will open if no keys are found (see below)

  • Click the menu (3 lines) icon in the top left of the title bar



    • Click TagMo Settings at the top of the menu page
    • Click Import amiitool keys and select your key file(s)

  • Allow files to load from the selected root folder (recursive)

  • Swipe up the bar or click the bottom right arrow for options
    • Update Document Storage selects a new starting folder
    • Enable "All Files" Manager switches to a file manager
    • Enable Document Storage switches to document mode



  • Recursive can be toggled in the Display Options overflow menu

Scanning amiibo Tags

  • Tags can be scanned using a Pro Controller or right Joy-Con
  • Pro Controller
    • Press the tag onto the top center of the controller face
    • Slowly slide the tag as needed for it to begin reading
  • Right Joy-Con
    • Allow the tag to tilt with the curvature of the joystick
    • You may need to try more than one angle or position
  • Once reading begins, stop moving and wait for it complete
  • Important: Some third-party hardware does not include NFC

Emulating amiibo Tags

  • Most devices lack the firmware or drivers to emulate NTAG215
    • Requires a rooted device and unlocked bootloader
    • Requires NFCGate or other specialized software
  • Phones can emulate a Pro Controller using the JoyCon Droid app
    • Requires a rooted device for Switch FW 12.0.0+
    • Requires modifying the device Bluetooth profile
    • Bluetooth must have HID_DEV_MTU_SIZE 512
    • JoyCon Droid does not yet support writing data

Writing an amiibo Tag

  • Allow TagMo to scan for amiibo files and click one from the list



  • Click "Write" and place the phone over a blank NTAG215 tag to write
    • Single use tags with data on them will prompt to update instead

Updating an amiibo Tag

  • Select amiibo from the browser or click the pink NFC icon to scan.



  • Make the desired changes (See the Edit Props page for more details)
  • Click "Update" and place the phone over the NTAG215 tag to write

Cloning a Retail amiibo

  • Click the pink NFC icon in the bottom right of the browser window



  • Place the statue on the device NFC point (typically on the bottom)
  • Click "Write" and place the phone over a blank NTAG215 tag to write

Saving a Copy (Backup)

  • Click the pink NFC icon in the bottom right of the browser window



  • Scan the statue or tag and wait for the preview window to fully load
  • Click "Save" and follow the prompts to input a bin name and save
  • Bin files are saved to the TagMo public storage Download(s) folder

Erasing an amiibo Tag

  • Tags that have been written and locked cannot be erased or replaced
  • Locked tags are essentially the same as a physical amiibo statue
  • You can still edit the Mii or game data, but not the character or serial

Binary Hex Code Editor

  • Select amiibo from the browser or click the pink NFC icon to scan.



  • Click the three dots and select "View Hex Code" from the menu
  • Select an item(s) to edit the text and click save when finished
  • Verify a valid character is displayed in the popup and click save

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