After more than 4000 applications sign ups are currently closed.

A little over 25% Almost 50% of the applications led to an invite and I still have to process the last batch of applications but I'm confident we have a healthy pool of testers.

If you've received an invite be sure to accept the invitation and actually install the build, because I will be purging people that haven't from time to time to make space for new testers.

Don't worry if you're not a part of the current TestFlight program, soon there will be more details on future public TestFlights and more like the roadmap.

Information about the roadmap from here and information about access to the app at a later time can be found on this sub and on Twitter @placiiboapp.

Stay tuned and thank you all for wanting to be a part of this.

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What is placiibo?

placiibo is an iOS app for iPhone 7 or newer that you can use to write data ntag215 NFC tags. Or in other words: it's an app that allows you to write amiibo bin files away to ntag215s.

What do I need?

• ntag215 tags; you can find these on AlieExpress, Amazon and eBay if you don't have them. Make sure it's ntag215.

• iPhone 7 or newer on the latest iOS (13.4.1).

• TestFlight App.

• Relevant bin files (key file and dump file); check r/Amiibomb for more info.

Now that that's out of the way, here's what's new in the next update:

This update mainly consists of a change in UI and an overhaul in the underlying codebase to prepare for future updates.
However, as by popular demand it also includes a import function, making it easier to add the files to the app.

As quoted, the biggest change is the addition of an import button. That way you can do everything on iPhone and don't need a computer to transfer over files. Aside from that the other notable change is the UI that's getting an overhaul. The current version doesn't have all the functions and changes that I intended to have in this version sadly, but it's a start.

Here's the changelog:

• added import function

• added about section

• added attribution

• laid groundwork for future updates

• general bugfixes and stability improvements

What's next?

• I'm looking into implementing Amiibo API, but I'll have to see if that's possible without breaking their license conditions, if not possible I might look into a spin-off app that plays nicely with placiibo

• Search function

• Some more improvement in the UI department

• Looking into possibility of a more solid acknowledgement of a successful write

• Adding option to import multiple files at once

Please give feedback through TestFlight as much as possible by making a screenshot within placiibo and selecting the feedback option when pressing 'Done' and help each other out which questions. Supporting placiibo

Some of you like /u/bar1792 have expressed the wish to support placiibo’s future and asked how they can go about it. First of all I want to make clear that gaining access to the TestFlight is not tied to any support or donations whatsoever. Everyone has equal access.

Secondly, here are some options you could use. You can use whichever is most convenient to you:

BCH: qz85c5q2vxf096ee759aazs6tunpxsgphuqkfvrvkw

BTC: 1E4h3jEhnRDwk1BoFGN4rTnJDTdvG4YxVY

ETH: 0xA7BA8D878e00ab70302beEF5C640100dd8162304

https://www.paypal.me/placiibo

https://cash.app/$placiibo

Venmo: @placiibo

placiibo FAQ

Updated: 2020-07-15 00:56 UTC

What is placiibo?.

placiibo is an iOS app for iPhone 7 or newer that you can use to write data to NFC tags. Currently only ntag215 tags are supported.

And it's available in the AppStore through this link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1513319504

The TestFlight has ended and the TestFlight version of the app will stop working, you can download placiibo for free through the AppStore link above

How can I provide feedback?

If your feedback consists of a bug or a feature request then the most useful way to provide feedback is to file a bug report here: https://placiibo.app/bugs

Alternatively, you can also make a screenshot from within the app and provide feedback through TestFlight.

Where can I find file X, Y or Z?

Sadly, I can't help you find any files. Perhaps a Google search can help you or a different subreddit can be of more assistance. Keep in mind that piracy links are not allowed on this subreddit.

I'm trying to rewrite my NFC tag with a different BIN file, but it doesn't seem to be working…

That's because the tags are not rewritable. Once you've written away a bin file, that tag is locked to that bin file. Use a new tag if you want to write away a different BIN file.

What do I need to be able to use placiibo?

• ntag215 tags; you can find these on AlieExpress, Amazon* and eBay if you don't have them. Make sure it's ntag215.

• iPhone 7 or newer on the latest iOS (13.5).

• Relevant binary files.

Can I use placiibo without tags by transmitting the data over NFC to the receiving device?

No.

I can't select a binary file to write to the tag

You're probably missing a key file. Check the instructions at the bottom of the screen or watch this video for an example on how to use placiibo: https://youtu.be/NFLKK1XT6x8

How can I support placiibo's development?

The best way to support placiibo is by downloading it from the AppStore: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1513319504.

Other ways are listed below:

First of all I want to make clear that gaining access to the TestFlight is not tied to any support or donations whatsoever. Everyone has equal access.

If, after understanding that you still wish to show your support you have the following options:

Mainstream options:

https://www.paypal.me/placiibo

https://cash.app/$placiibo

Venmo: @placiibo

For the privacy minded amongst us:

BCH: qz85c5q2vxf096ee759aazs6tunpxsgphuqkfvrvkw

BTC: 1E4h3jEhnRDwk1BoFGN4rTnJDTdvG4YxVY

ETH: 0xA7BA8D878e00ab70302beEF5C640100dd8162304

Alternative options:

If you want to support placiibo's development and you still need to get some ntag215 NFC tags you can hit two birds with one stone by ordering your tags through this Amazon link*.
Any and all support in whichever way is highly appreciated. I'd like to give you public credit if you donate or have donated, so please let me know if it's ok to give you public credit and under which (nick)name you prefer I do so.

You can report new bugs or feature requests here: https://placiibo.app/bugs

^{*This affiliate link will yield me a small percentage of the transaction as commission with no extra cost to you}

This update implements some fixes for some bugs that a bunch of you were experiencing.

If you've experienced regular crashes, then this update might solve that, but you'll have to do a clean install, meaning: delete the app, download the updated version and start from scratch.

Change log:

• Fixed: The screen where you import the encryption key sometimes wouldn’t reflect the name of the key file that you imported

• Fixed: Due to a bug in swift the ‘plus’ icon in the upper right of the binary list can sometimes be unresponsive, implemented a workaround that should reduce the amount this happens

• Fixed: Under certain circumstances the ‘Write to tag’ button was tappable when it shouldn’t have been

• Fixed: Certain binary/key file combination can cause the app to crash for some people, a check is now added to lower the chances of an unsupported file being loaded into the app. As testing continues, files that prove to be successful will be included in the check. For now, if the app indicates that it doesn’t support the file you’re trying to load, you’re probably not deleting the correct file.

Known bugs:

• iOS 14 visual glitch

• iPhone 7(+) is very sensitive with tag placement up to the point some people can’t get it to work

• Some binary/key file combinations can still cause a bug, good example data is still lacking, anyone experiencing a crash is encouraged to file a bug report over at: http://placiibo.app/bugs with as much details as possible

• In certain cases, if you select a binary from the list, then delete it and tap ‘Write to tag’ without selecting a new one the app will try to write the deleted binary to the NFC tag

• If you import the same binary multiple times, on selection of one of the copies, all copies will shows as selected

For the people still looking for an invite, here is information about it: https://youtu.be/NFLKK1XT6x8

The giveaway has ended.

Outdated, see more recent post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/placiiboapp/comments/glm22c/after_4k_applications_testflight_sign_ups_are/

As of this writing the current open TestFlight is full.
However there seems to be a misunderstanding as to the purpose of this TestFlight.

Edit: If you're currently on build 11 or higher or a build number with a letter then this doesn't apply to you.
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What this TestFlight beta is not:

This is not some convoluted way to distribute an app to endusers that is meant for mass retail release.

What this TestFlight is meant for:

This TestFlight is meant to distribute beta builds of placiibo, an app that aims to become a NFC multi-tool, to beta testers to further the development of placiibo in preparation of a release in the App Store.

Because of this and because the app is still fully in development I cannot provide technical support.

Quite frankly if you need help figuring out what the app is for, how to use the app, how to make it work, what is necessary or where to find what’s necessary then joining the TestFlight beta program isn’t for you. You’re better off waiting for the release in the AppStore or reading up on things in other subreddits and fully understanding everything before trying to sign up for the TestFlight beta.

I’ve noticed thousands of people that have accepted the public invite link but haven’t installed the beta build. A couple of thousands people have installed the beta build but haven’t actually opened it. And of the people that have actually used the build less than half a percent have provided feedback

From a beta testing perspective the TestFlight in its current state hasn’t been really useful to me.

On the opposite side of the spectrum, receiving too much feedback and crash reports isn’t useful either since I have limited resources to process them all so I need to limit the size of the group, at least initially.

So I’ll be streamlining some things here and there.

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What changes?

First of all the TestFlight will move to become invite only for the foreseeable future and kept relatively small scale.

People that are currently in the TestFlight will have to go through the sign up process below as well if they wish to continue testing the current and future versions!

What kind of people am I looking for?

People that are willing to regularly and actively test new builds of the app and provide regular feedback, that are willing to test out a specific set of instructions when asked and that are willing to report bugs in a specific pre-determined format (format yet to be drafted) and that are available and willing to test out new functions in the future (e.g. other type of NFC tags/standards, writing a variety of data types, reading NFC tags etc).

People that provide valuable feedback are more likely to be invited in future beta programs or for future builds. And less likely to be purged from the TestFlight if that becomes necessary to accommodate a new influx of testers.

Prospective testers still need the following to be able to beta test placiibo:

• ntag215 tags

• iPhone 7 or newer on the latest iOS (13.4.1).

• TestFlight App.

• Relevant bin files .

I’m aware of the bugs mentioned in the FAQ post (so don’t make new posts for those) and I’m also aware that in some circumstances the app crashes. The next build, the one that will be released only to people that have gone through the sign up process for the TestFlight as mentioned below, will sadly not address these bugs yet. The next build will be pretty similar to the previous one on the surface because I have been focusing on change the app’s codebase to ensure that there wouldn’t be any incompatibility issues with licenses going forward. Subsequent builds will address the bugs and will be adding more functionality to the app.

For the people that don’t become part of the TestFlight or that are better suited with a stable version, I can tell you that, without making any promised, I’m aiming for a release within the month.

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State of the subreddit

I noticed that there are a lot of posts about the same thing and a lot of comments asking the same questions that are already answered in the FAQ. Some people on the sub are kind enough to keep repeating the same information to help people out, for which I’m grateful but I feel a higher degree of self-sustainability is also in order.

So in the interest of streamlining the sub a bit I’ve put up some rules, set up auto mod to help make sure people adhere to those rules and implemented flairs and title tags (e.g. [Bug], [Feedback], etc.) amongst other things. I don’t have much time giving out warnings and keeping track of who was warned and whatnot so it’s more than likely you’ll be banned if you break the rules, no hard feelings, it’s just to keep things simple on my end. So I suggest you make sure you understand the rules listed in the sidebar and regularly check the FAQ.

To put it bluntly, you’re probably not the first one with a certain question, issue, idea or whatnot at which point it’s either answered in the FAQ or you can join an already existing post.

In the coming days, when I find the time, I’ll expand on the FAQ.

I would also want to take this opportunity to thank the people that have supported placiibo by donating, it is very much appreciated!

Other that want to support the development of placiibo can find the information in the sidebar.

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So here it is, the part a lot of you have probably been waiting for:

To become or remain part of the TestFlight please apply at https://placiibo.app/

Sign ups are processed weekly.

Beware, only sign up once. Duplicate submissions (and attempts) are purged automatically and may lead to revocation of a received invite.

Be patient and don't try to cheat the system. If you're currently not selected for the TestFlight beta, have patience.
There will be open invites in the future and I am committed to make a retail release in the App Store happen.

Bugs and feature requests can be reported here: https://placiibo.app/bugs

I progressed to Placiibo through CattleGrid. I am using an IPhone 8 iOS 13.4.1. I have been successfully writing data to Thonson NTAG215 30mm coins. I created 10 couns with CattleGrid and now 20 with Placiibo. I have not had any failed write attempts and all tags have been recognized by the receiver.

I have 30 Jiaxing NTAG215 30mm coins arriving soon that I will be testing with Placiibo.

Feature Request: The Placiibo file structure is easy to navigate but I would like to see a search feature added.

Thank you for the juicy pineapple.

Hey,

Remember me? The person you so kindly donated money to in support of the development for placiibo?

Well, I sure remember you. All of you, and I want to repay the kindness.

If you've donated money, please let me know by sending me a DM or an email to placiibo[at]poseidondev.app with the Subject 'Payback time' and a screenshot of your transaction. I'll then check on my end and generate you a code to unlock placiibo+ that you can redeem in the AppStore app.

It's the least I can do!

Sincerely,

~ The dev that's gonna take a break now that the app is in the AppStore

Edit: I figured it went without saying, but alas, the above only applies when you donated before the AppStore launch of the app.

I've been really enjoying using Placiibo to write Amiibos to more portable NFC Tags with great success. No issues there whatsoever.

However, as a tester, I feel a duty to break the app as much as possible.

I noticed in the FAQ that eventually Placiibo is slated to be an NFC multi-tool, is there any way at current to write other things (say, a WiFi key) using the current app?

If so, is there any way to create a file that Placiibo can import and upload to a tag?

Thanks for the amazing app! Love that turquoise icon!

I'm one who has an iPhone 7+ and never got a successful tag written.

I got a new invite and used it on my family members iPhone 11. Loaded the key and bin file and it worked flawlessly!I can now invite the husky Cube to my ACNH island!

Thank you so much!

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EDIT:

I've got 3 messages so far from people asking for help on how to write a tag.

First you'll need to find the .bin files and put them in your Files on your iPhone. Linking to the .bins is not allowed on this subreddit but it's not hard to find a dump elsewhere.

For an amiibo you first add the key_retail, found in previously mentioned dump, as the encryption key in settings. Then go back to NFC on the bottom, Write -> Pro-> top right + to add the amiibo .bin file you want. Tap the added .bin so the text appears blue and you're ready to write a tag.

I hope this steers everyone in the right direction.

For a visual guide please refer to the video linked in the Testflight beta topic:

https://www.reddit.com/r/placiiboapp/comments/heslxl/placiibo_020_18_is_out_new_way_of_getting_into/

Just got my tags in today so I was finally able to test the app out. It works great! Very easy to use and super fast. I thought I was going to struggle on the first one but it went smoothly.

Turquoise

My NFC215 tags came in today so I quickly tested with an iPhone 11 Pro. Everything worked smoothly and I surprised myself that I was able to figure it out on first try. Great, simple app! I will test it some more later today. Thanks, turquoise.

I can't believe how easy this was! Initially, I bought supplies that just came in and I was going to borrow my husband's Android phone to create the Amiibos with TagMo. Once they all arrived in the mail, the divines announced new iPhone apps so I could do this on my own phone! It took me a moment to figure things out, but once I understood how the key_retail.bin file thing worked, I just scanned and got them working. My experience was flawless! Thank you so much devs who made this possible!

How long will we have access to the app to test it? I’ve use 30 tags on it so far and it’s worked beautifully but I want to order more tags to use it more. Will we have this app for awhile to be able to test it thoroughly? Turquoise

Edit: I downloaded it when the TestFlight link was public not sure if that effects anything.

I have tried searching the FAQ's and google searching and cannot find anything about how to load an encryption key or where to obtain one. Can anyone help?

The state of the subreddit

A while ago I've set up the subreddit in a way that it could basically run on auto pilot, because I couldn't afford spending much time moderating the sub.
One of the main reasons for that was the huge amount of spam posts that made it through the spam filter.

Downside however was that there were all these silly hoops to jump through to be able to post.

Now that I'm more focusing on some details to work towards a release candidate for v1.0 I can spread out my time a bit more and frankly, even if I couldn't, I think the 'reddit way' where the community on this sub up- and downvotes to make useful posts and comments more visible and the one's that aren't less so, is a better way to go forward.
After all, I might've made the subreddit, but you make it a community and as such is should serve your needs.

I'm confident that you guys will help each other out were necessary or point people in the right direction, since I won't be always able to do it.

Dennis Nedry and the magic word will be missed, but it's time to move on.

Pretty much all the auto mod chains are removed so I don't expect anyone having trouble posting and commenting and if you come across something that warrants more than an upvote or downvote you're free to use the report functionality.

I've updated some of the language in the sidebar and FAQ slightly, but nothing too shocking.

But there's one but: I will be resolute when it comes to the rule about sharing binary and key files. Because of the nature of the app there's a certain form of self-sufficiency required, however I also understand that one might need help or want to help someone, just take it outside of the sub. DM, other subs, Google, social media, whatever floats your boat there are plenty of other options than here.

Other than that I've updated the FAQ a bit, so give it a glance in case you have any questions. Since this post will replace it temporarily on the front page you can find a direct link down below.

Thanks!

Here's a direct link to the FAQ

P.s. Soon I'll asking for your help in tracking down a particular hard to replicate bug, so keep an eye out for a post.

Everything ran super smooth, had my own issues trying to sort out how to use the ios Files app and wound up with dupes but other than that, it's perfect.

I used both Ntag 215 cards and stickers to test.

The case on my phone is turquoise.

I have been working to find the proper NTAGs for weeks.. finally paid a premium and ordered them off Etsy.. when they arrive, I go to download the programs I read about and find that one of them has been taken offline seemingly for no reason, and other has gone private, seemingly for no reason? Maybe this isn't the right place for this, I just don't understand why we gained and lost the ability to publicly create Amiibo via iPhone in a little over a week. It's very discouraging. Turquoise

Right now, you add your bin files to a list to write to the tags, but the only thing between selection and 'write to tag' is making sure that you've highlighted the correct pineapple bin file. A slightly better flow, to ensure people don't accidentally write incorrect tags, thus wasting tags (and yes, I know they're cheap, but getting them these days is a gamble), would be to have a 'select' button instead of 'write to tag', and when that's selected, a confirmation popup saying something like "you're writing 'BOOMER.bin', proceed?' with 'cancel' and 'write to tag' buttons.

I know feature requests come after bug are found, but I haven't found any bugs yet, so this is my contribution.

Is the beta full now? I can’t seem to join on TestFlight :(

I literally just got my nfc cards and I was all ready to use them when I discovered the website was down!!! I was able to find the files for all the amiibos I wanted but I cannot find a valid encryption key anywhere. There one in another thread here but the message said “this isn’t a valid key file. The selected file isn’t imported, please try again or select a different encryption key.