PM3 Commands Reference (Iceman Firmware):

Updated: January 2025

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Current command:
hf 14a reader --help


Act as a ISO-14443a reader to identify tag. Look for ISO-14443a tags until Enter or the pm3 button is pressed

usage:
    hf 14a reader [--mag]

options:
    -h, --help                     This help
    -k, --keep                     keep the field active after command executed
    -s, --silent                   silent (no messages)
    --drop                         just drop the signal field
    --skip                         ISO14443-3 select only (skip RATS)
    --ecp                          Use enhanced contactless polling
    --mag                          Use Apple magsafe polling
    -@                             continuous reader mode
    -w, --wait                     wait for card

examples/notes:
    hf 14a reader
    hf 14a reader -@              -> Continuous mode
    hf 14a reader --ecp           -> trigger apple enhanced contactless polling
    hf 14a reader --mag           -> trigger apple magsafe polling