EviKey NFC Technology Guide
version v2.0 date: September 19, 2023
Welcome to the EviKey USB NFC User Guide. Navigate the seamless integration of NFC technology with your security hardware module. Let’s get started!
Initial Name Registration for EviKey To personalize your device, follow these steps:
Note: If an error arises, repeat the process until your EviKey blinks blue, confirming the successful registration.
Maximize security by selecting your preferred unlocking mode:
Remember: If you opt for Level 4, ensure your EviKey pairs with your mobile, or unlocking becomes impossible.
For enhanced security, consider these steps:
Important: The default Admin PIN is 2014. Always alter it for safety.
Seamlessly integrate your device:
Tip: Your EviKey must be registered in the FULLKEY-NFC App to be fully operational.
For optimized user experience, familiarize yourself with these options:
Familiarize yourself with these principles:
With your EviKey USB NFC, security meets convenience. By following this guide, you’re equipped to exploit your device’s capabilities fully. Stay secure, and enjoy the seamless experience!
Welcome to the definitive guide for the EviKey USB NFC. Let’s embark on your journey to ensuring top-notch security coupled with unmatched convenience.
Begin your experience with a personalized touch:
Optimize your security with diverse unlocking modes:
Caution: Level 4 requires EviKey and mobile pairing for unlocking.
Boost your device’s security:
Important: Modify the default Admin PIN (2014) immediately for enhanced safety.
Seamless integration steps:
Note: It’s paramount to register EviKey in the FULLKEY-NFC App for full functionality.
Empower yourself with these functionalities:
Stay ahead with these essential principles:
To achieve the zenith of your EviKey experience:
Personalize your device’s visual feedback:
Tip: The chosen LED color provides a unique visual identity, ensuring easier device recognition among multiple users.
Prepare for emergencies:
Caution: Only use the SOS Signal in genuine emergencies. Misuse can cause unnecessary panic.
Retrieve vital logs:
Insight: The black box retains vital logs that can be instrumental in tracking device usage and potential security breaches.
Preserve your device’s energy:
Note: Use Sleep Mode during extended inactivity periods to prolong the device’s lifespan.
If “Error Writing NFC, No Response from EviKey” appears:
If faced with PIN entry problems:
Track access to your device with precision:
Insight: Regularly checking your unlock history can help detect unauthorized access attempts.
For an overview of all device-related activities:
Tip: Regularly exporting and archiving these logs can be invaluable for future references or security assessments.
To ensure immediate device security:
Note: Use manual locking as a quick security measure, especially in unfamiliar settings.
For a full reset of user credentials:
Caution: Ensure you have your admin PIN or any essential data backed up before taking this step, as some settings or data may be lost.
Staying current ensures you get the best out of your device.
Regularly updating your EviKey’s firmware enhances security and introduces new features:
Tip: Ensure your device has sufficient power and is connected to a stable internet source during updates to avoid disruptions.
Keeping your EviKey in top shape:
Note: Regular maintenance not only extends the lifespan of your EviKey but also ensures consistent performance.
Make your EviKey uniquely yours:
Insight: The LED color customization doesn’t just personalize your device—it can also serve as an added security feature, ensuring you can recognize your unique device settings.
Ensure safety and quick data access during emergencies:
Tip: Familiarize yourself with the S.O.S gesture/command to ensure quick activation in critical situations.
A safeguarded zone that archives essential notifications:
Note: The Black Box functions as a tamper-evident log, ensuring you’re the first to know if anything is amiss.
Preserve your EviKey’s battery and prolong its life:
Note: Regularly putting your EviKey to sleep when not in use not only saves power but also enhances device longevity.
To get the best from your EviKey, ensure the FULLKEY NFC app is always up-to-date:
Tip: Regular app updates introduce enhancements, bug fixes, and new features, optimizing your EviKey experience.
Your EviKey experience is enhanced by understanding its foundational principles:
Pro Tip: Erratic readings? Adjust the positioning slightly each time until a successful read is achieved.
After NFC interaction, ensure your EviKey NFC Technology is connected to a powered USB port. This step validates and activates your chosen settings.
For heightened security during password modifications:
Be aware:
While EviKey NFC Technology is designed for seamless operation, occasionally challenges arise. Here’s how to tackle common issues:
If you’ve forgotten your PIN:
Navigating the FULLKEY NFC application is effortless, with an intuitive design built around the EviKey NFC Technology’s many features:
Unlocking EviKey using your mobile’s NFC capability ensures seamless and secure access.
A robust alternative to NFC, inputting your personalized PIN grants access. Remember, your default admin PIN is 2014 – changing this upon initial setup is imperative for security.
Retrieve vital information from the sealed black box whenever the EviKey NFC Technology flashes blue, indicating a saved message.
To save power and prolong the life of your EviKey, the device can be put into a low-energy state when not in use.
EviKey NFC Technology is a state-of-the-art USB device leveraging NFC technology for enhanced security solutions. It’s designed to work with mobile devices and tablets, offering robust protection against potential threats.
Support: Contact the dedicated EviKey support team for queries or feedback. VIKEY NFC TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Feature | Specification |
| USB Capacity | 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128 GB |
| Dimensions | 74.4mm x 25.7mm x 15.7mm (2.93in x 1.01in x 0.62in) |
| Weight | 27 gr (0.95 oz) |
| Thermal Protection Window (Fullprotect®) | 0°C – +70°C (32°F – 158°F) |
| Electrical Protection Window (Fullprotect®) | +/- 10% 5V 500mA |
| Flash Memory Type | TLC |
| USB Controller Type | USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 1.0) |
| Design & Manufacturing | Conceived, designed, and made in France |
| Software & Drivers | No installation of software or drivers required |
| PCBA (Electronic Card) | Flash Memory USB: Waterproof |
| Android NFC App Compatibility | – EvIkey & EviDisk (Fullkey): Android 2.3.3 to 5 Link |
| – Fullkey Plus: Android 5 and later versions | |
| – Freemindtronic (FMT): Android 6 to 13 and later versions Link |
EviKey NFC Technology is equipped with a unique and advanced self-diagnostic system that uses two LEDs to indicate various statuses and potential issues. This makes troubleshooting and understanding the state of the device straightforward. Here’s a breakdown of what each light combination means:
| Status/Event | LED1 | LED2 | Notes |
| Locked | RED | OFF | Alternating between LED1 and LED2 |
| Activity on Memory | GREEN* | GREEN* | Both LED1 and LED2 flash simultaneously |
| Unlock | GREEN* | GREEN* | Both LED1 and LED2 flash simultaneously |
| USB Activity | GREEN* | GREEN* | Both LED1 and LED2 flash simultaneously |
| Lock by Waiver PIN | RED | GREEN | Alternating between LED1 and LED2 |
| Temporary Lock | GREEN | BLUE | Alternating between LED1 and LED2 |
| Definitive Lock | RED | BLUE | Alternating between LED1 and LED2 |
| Too Warm (above 158°F) | RED | ORANGE | Alternating between LED1 and LED2 |
| Too Cold (below 32°F) | BLUE | CYAN | Alternating between LED1 and LED2 |
| Black Box Message | BLUE | BLUE | Alternating between LED1 and LED2 |
| Hardware Error | WHITE | WHITE | Both LED1 and LED2 flash fast and simultaneously |
| SOS | WHITE | WHITE | Morse code pattern on both LED1 and LED2 |
Note: The default color for activity indications is green, but this can be modified by the administrator. By understanding and referencing these light codes, users can quickly diagnose issues or ascertain the current status of their EviKey NFC Technology.
Brute Force Protection: EVIKEY® offers multiple layers of security to thwart unauthorized access attempts. Here’s how the system responds to incorrect PIN or mobile unlock attempts:
Auto Lock by Fullprotect®: EVIKEY’s advanced embedded system, powered by Fullprotect® technology, continuously monitors the quality of its power source. If it detects an inadequate energy supply for the standard operation of EVIKEY ONE NFC, the device will auto-lock. This lock also engages an electrical insulation mechanism, ensuring the device’s contents are shielded from potential electrical disturbances. Normal operation will only resume once the electrical or environmental issues have been rectified. Fullprotect Technology® Embedded: EVIKEY ONE NFC is not just about data protection. It boasts an intelligent multi-protect system that oversees both electrical and environmental safety, complete with a black box recorder. This mechanism automatically detects anomalies, whether they be electrical, thermal, or other, and acts immediately. Upon detecting any irregularity, EVIKEY ONE NFC automatically isolates and locks itself, further reinforcing the security of the stored data.
Your EviKey NFC Technology is an advanced security tool. To ensure its longevity and maintain optimal performance:
With diligent use and maintenance, your EviKey NFC Technology will serve as a robust and reliable security asset for years to come.
FULLKEY NFC serves as your primary interface with EviKey NFC Technology. Let’s delve into its core principles:
Should you encounter issues with your EviKey NFC Technology or FULLKEY NFC:
When you launch the FULLKEY NFC application, you’ll be greeted with a comprehensive dashboard. Here’s what each option entails:
EviKey NFC Technology’s state-of-the-art technologies are protected by the following patents: Wo2017129887 – access control system this patent covers advanced access control systems embedded within the evikey. View patent details Wo2010086552 – device for monitoring and protecting the power supply of an electrical device and method for implementing this device this patent addresses devices for monitoring and protecting the power supply of an electrical device, an integral feature in the evikey usb design. View patent details Wo2018154258 – segmented key authentication system this patent elucidates segmented key authentication systems, fortifying the evikey’s security capabilities. View patent details These patents ensure that the EviKey NFC Technology remains at the forefront of secure usb technology, benefitting from robust protections against potential infringements.
Version v2.0
Date: September 19, 2023
If you have an EviKey or EviDisk product, you can use the FullKey Plus app to manage and secure it. This app allows you to control access to your USB key or SSD without contact, thanks to NFC technology. Do you want to know how it works? Watch this video guide to understand everything:
The FullKey Plus app is dedicated to EviKey USB NFC (Pro & Premium) products, hardened EviKey NFC Technology Technlogy embedded, and EviDisk NFC (Pro & Premium) products, hardened EviKey SSD NFC Technology Sata III 2.5 “7mm SSDs. This app is compatible with all versions of EviKey® since the beginning. These electronic safes are covered with a resin, with a hardness close to steel, and have a contactless access control system via an Android NFC smartphone.
The EviKey USB NFC safes are IP89K waterproof and come in different brands with different capacities, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB. The EviDisk safes are also available in different brands with different capacities from 256GB to 1TB. EviDisk® NFC is also available in an external case connectable via USB 3.0.
With this app, you can administer features such as:
To use FullKey Plus, you need:
You do not need any additional software or driver to operate your EviKey or EviDisk product. Just plug it into your computer or smartphone and it will be recognized as a standard USB key or hard drive.
If you have any questions or specific needs regarding FullKey Plus or EviKey and EviDisk products, You will find user guides, technical sheets, explanatory videos and useful contacts.
EviKey®, EviDisk®, Fullsecure® Freemindtronic® are registered trademarks and their technologies are protected by international patents managed by the Andorran company Freemindtronic® SL.
Version v2.0
Date: September 19, 2023
If you have an EviKey or EviDisk old version product, you can use the Fullkey Evikey & EviDisk app to manage and secure it. This app allows you to control access to your USB key or SSD without contact, thanks to NFC technology. Do you want to know how it works? Watch this list of video tutorials to understand everything:
The Fullkey Evikey & EviDisk app is dedicated to EviKey (One, Pro & Premium) products, hardened USB NFC keys, and EviDisk (Pro & Premium) products, hardened NFC Sata III 2.5 “7mm SSDs. This app is compatible with all versions of EviKey® since the beginning. These electronic safes are covered with a resin, with a hardness close to steel, and have a contactless access control system via an Android NFC smartphone.
The EviKey safes are IP6K9K waterproof and come in different brands with different capacities, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB. The EviDisk safes are also available in different brands with different capacities from 256GB to 1TB. EviDisk® is also available in an external case connectable via USB 3.0.
With this app, you can administer features such as:
To use Fullkey Evikey & EviDisk, you need:
You do not need any additional software or driver to operate your EviKey or EviDisk product. Just plug it into your computer or smartphone and it will be recognized as a standard USB key or hard drive.
If you have any questions or specific needs regarding Fullkey Evikey & EviDisk or the products EviKey and EviDisk. You will find user guides, technical sheets, explanatory videos and useful contacts.
EviKey®, EviDisk®, Freemindtronic® are registered trademarks and their technologies are protected by international patents managed by the Andorran company Freemindtronic® SL.
Version v2.0
Date: September 19, 2023
If you want to protect your data with a simple and secure solution, you can use the EviKey USB NFC and EviDisk SSD NFC products. These are contactless storage devices that use the EviKey NFC Technology technology to control access to your data. You can lock and unlock your devices with your smartphone, without using any password or software. You can also benefit from the compatibility with other technologies from Freemindtronic, such as EviCypher NFC, EviPass NFC, EviSeed NFC, EviCore HSM OpenPGP, and EviPC. In this section, we will explain how these products work and how to use them.
EviKey USB NFC and EviDisk SSD NFC products are based on a patented invention by Freemindtronic, an Andorran company specialized in cybersecurity and custom security solutions. The patent describes a contactless secure data storage device comprising a wireless communication module, an access control module, a data storage module, a power management module, and an attack detection module. Additionally, it explains the undetectable mode, which makes the device invisible to any computer or device when locked.
EviKey USB NFC products are hardened USB keys that can store your data securely and prevent unauthorized access. They have different capacities, from 8GB to 128GB, and different brands, such as RS PRO®, Sysecure®, They are IP6K9K waterproof and resistant to shocks and scratches.
EviDisk SSD NFC products are hardened SSDs that can encrypt your data and protect it from theft or loss. They have different capacities, from 256GB to 1TB, and different brands, such as RS PRO®, Sysecure®. They are also IP6K waterproof and resistant to shocks and scratches4. They can be used as internal or external drives via USB 3.04.
Both products have a contactless access control system via an Android NFC smartphone. You can use the Fullkey or Fullkey Plus app to manage your devices and set different security levels. You can also use the app to geolocate your devices, read the information from the black box, choose the color of the LED, send an SOS signal, or change the PIN code or name of your devices.
To use EviKey USB NFC and EviDisk SSD NFC products, you need to follow these steps:
You can also watch this video tutorial to learn more:
EviKey USB NFC and EviDisk SSD NFC products are compatible with other technologies from Freemindtronic that enhance their functionality and security. These technologies include:
To benefit from these technologies, you need to use the corresponding apps or extensions on your smartphone or computer. You can find more information on the official website of Freemindtronic.
Version v2.0
Date: September 19, 2023
SSH (Secure Shell) is a protocol that allows you to connect to remote servers securely. To use SSH, you need a pair of keys: a public key and a private key. The public key is stored on the server, while the private key is stored on your computer or device. The private key is very important and must be protected from unauthorized access or theft.
One way to protect your private key is to use an EviKey USB NFC or an EviDisk SSD NFC. These are contactless storage devices that use the EviKey NFC Technology technology to control access to your data. You can lock and unlock your devices with your smartphone, without using any password or software.
To store your SSH key on an EviKey USB NFC or an EviDisk SSD NFC, you need to follow these steps:
If you want to know more details about how to create an SSH key and use an NFC USB drive to store it securely, you can read this article: [How to create an SSH key and use a NFC USB drive to store it securely].
