FAQ - Flashiibo Key-Fob
How do I use Flashiibo?
Please follow the user manual. If the following FAQs are not able to address your problems, we highly recommend reaching out to the community on Discord for help.
Where to find the encryption keys and bin files?
The easiest way to get your hands on them is to search for NFCSPOOFER on Twitter.
What apps are recommended to write amiibo data into Flashiibo?
On Android, we have an official app named Flashiibo Companion available in the Play Store.
On iOS, we recommend an app named Tagmiibo.
Can I use apps other than the recommended ones?
Yes. The Flashiibo is mostly NFC 215, so it is possible that some other apps capable of writing amiibos to NFC 215 tags will work too.
Why doesn't my Flashiibo beep when I press the button?
The most likely reason is that it's out of battery. Even though we tested every device before shipping, the battery could go out during shipping or not long after delivery.
[Key-Fob] Please try a brand new CR2032 battery. See the user manual for how to take the battery out.
[Recharge] Please try to charge Flashiibo for 3 minutes and try again.
Can I scan more than once per day in Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild?
Yes. Every time you press the Flashiibo button, it generates a new serial number. That means it behaves like a complete new blank NFC 215 tag. You can write amiibo data to it again and the games will treat it as an amiibo it has never seen before.
What should I do if writing to Flashiibo fails?
Check the following
Load a different amiibo, press the Flashiibo button, and try again.
Make sure the logo of Flashiibo is facing the back of your phone.
Move the Flashiibo around the back of the phone to see if there is a sweet spot.
If the "File picker" option of Flashiibo Companion app was used to upload the data, please try the "Online drive" option instead.
Perform a factory reset and try again. Factory reset is available under Bluetooth management (Flashiibo Companion: "Manage device over Bluetooth"; Tagmiibo: Settings => Manage Bluetooth Devices.)
[Key-Fob only] If that didn't solve the problem, you can take out the battery for 15 seconds and put the battery back in. And then try the steps above. See the user manual for how to take the battery out.
[Key-Fob only] The last thing to try is to install a completely new CR2032 coin battery.
If the issue remains after trying the above steps, please send us an email at support@flashiibo.com, or reach out to the community on Discord for help.
What should I do if my Switch fails to recognize Flashiibo?
Check the following
Make sure amiibo feature in your game is unlocked and ACTIVATED (especially BOTW & TOTK). See this guide for more.
We highly recommend using the Joy-Cons plugged into to the switch.
If you are using the controller(s) wirelessly, make sure it's fully charged and connected.
Make sure the logo of Flashiibo is facing and aligned the Joy-Con's right analog stick, or the middle of the Pro Controller.
Remove button grips (grip caps) from right Joy-Con stick if any.
If the "File picker" option of Flashiibo Companion app was used to upload the data, please try the "Online drive" option instead.
Try make an amiibo of a different character, press the Flashiibo button, and try it on Switch again.
Perform a factory reset, send data and try again. Factory reset is available under Bluetooth management (Flashiibo Companion: "Manage device over Bluetooth"; Tagmiibo: Settings => Manage Bluetooth Devices.)
[Key-Fob only] If that didn't solve the problem, you can take out the battery for 15 seconds and put the battery back in. And then try the steps above. See the user manual for how to take the battery out.
[Key-Fob only] The last thing to try is to install a completely new CR2032 coin battery.
If the issue remains after trying the above steps, please send us an email at support@flashiibo.com, or reach out to the community on Discord for help.
What should I do to make my Flashiibo work in Splatoon or Super Smash Bros?
By default Flashiibo is set to automatic mode, which means it will generate a new serial number every scan. However, Splatoon and SSB require scanning the same identical amiibo multiple times, or else it will show an error like "this is not the amiibo you scanned before". You need to put Flashiibo in manual mode in such cases. To switch Flashiibo to manual mode, follow the instructions in the manual. After switching to manual mode, make sure you keep the device connected over Bluetooth so it doesn't lose the data when it shuts down itself.
What should I do if I see an error like "This is not the amiibo you scanned before"?
The game you are playing requires the same identical amiibo to be scanned more than once. Please check the question right above this one for a solution. After switching to manual mode, make sure you keep the device connected over Bluetooth so it doesn't lose the data when it shuts down itself.
What should I do if I see "This amiibo can't be used again today" in Tears of the Kingdom or Breath of the Wild?
When that happens, try the following things in order.
The first thing to do is to press the Flashiibo button and try again.
If that still doesn't work, press the Flashiibo button, use the app to make an amiibo with a different character of The Legend of Zelda, then try it on Switch again.
[Key-Fob only] If that didn't solve the problem, you can take out the battery for 15 seconds and put the battery back in. And then try the steps above. See the user manual for how to take the battery out.
[Key-Fob only] The last thing to try is to install a completely new CR2032 battery.
If none of that works, you can send us an email at support@flashiibo.com, or reach out to the community on Discord for help.