NFC stands for Near Field Communication. It is a short-range, high frequency data share technology that makes use of electromagnetic induction between two devices and can deliver information at a faster rate than bluetooth.
It is usually used with electronic small chips in the mobile phone, which store all the required information (such as credit cards numbers, ID cards, etc) with them. The NFC chip in your smartphone can be used to pay for goods or services without needing to use your credit card or cash. All you need to do is scan the NFC tag of your smartphone on an NFC terminal and make sure that your NFC contactless payment app has been enabled.
NFC tags are more commonly known as FRID tags (Radio Frequency Identification), although they are not limited to this type of technology. In this article we will talk more about NFC in Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro.
Does Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro have NFC technology?
Yes, NFC technology is available on Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro and you can enable it from settings.
How to turn on NFC on Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
It’s so important to learn how to use NFC on Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro in terms of paying, transfering data to save your time, but you need first to enable the feature by go to the settings then connection and sharing. After that, scroll up, and activate the NFC switch. You can also activate the N-mark from the notification centre. Swipe down from the main screen and activate the icon.
How to scan the NFC tag on Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
You need to use scanning feature of NFC on Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro to write NFC tags. So, you are supposed to have NFC tag writer app on your phone such as-NFC TagWriter by NXP.
All what you need to do to scan is to hold your phone close to the tag and if you want to know how to install and use NFC writing apps, continue reading the article and you will learn everything about writing and scanning NFC tags.
How can I transfer files by NFC on Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
To share data from Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, NFC should be enabled as clarified before. Also, you need to activate Android Beam from NFC settings, more or share and connect, then activate the Android Beam. After activation, follow these steps to accomplish sharing data process:
– Open Gallery or your phone files.
– Choose the file or data you want to share it.
– Tap on share icon.
– Tap on NFC icon.
– After connecting with the other device, choose tap to share.
On many devices, the beam is activated automatically when you turn on the NFC. Also, some devices requires you to tap on the Android Beam icon after you tap to share the file or the photo. So, you need to tap on the icon, then continue the other steps as usually.
NFC Apps on Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
To write NFC tags for task automation on your Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, you need third-party apps, while to make payments you need NFC payment apps. These apps help you to use your phone features easily with no need to do many tasks manually.
How to make contactless payments through the Google pay app?
To use NFC with tap to pay feature on your Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, follow these steps:
– Go to settings.
– Tap on share and connect.
– choose tap to pay.
– tap on Google pay.
– Add your bank and card details.
Whenever you want to make payment, open the app and tap it to another device. This allows you to pay electronically with your phone.
How to install NFC writing apps for android?
downloading a writing app is a priority to write a tag. We recommend NXO tagwriter as one of the best writing apps to write a tag. Also, you need to have a blank or buy a one if you don’t have. Then, follow the next explanation about writing a tag.
How to Write NFC tags on Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
To write a tag in order to automate task by scanning it with your phone, follow the explanation below:
– Open the app you installed.
– Press on write tags in the top right.
– Select new data set.
Let’s assume that you choose “link”:
– Choose its type.
– Enter the domain in the other field.
– Select save and write.
In the next screen, all options are unckecked. Click on write, then hold your phone near the tag to see the confirmation on the screen.
How much memory do I need to write NFC tag?
The memory you need to write an NFC tag is not the same because if you want to write or store a web address, you will need 19 bytes, while you need 68 bytes for SMS. As for Emails, it requires at least 83 bytes.
Everything you need to know to use NFC on Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
Using NFC on Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro requires you to be familiar with Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro NFC settings that include :
– Turning on NFC: A process of activating NFC from settings.
– Using the antenna: A sensor makes it possible to share data wirelessly.
– Scanning: Making contactless communication between two phones using the NFC sensor.
– Paying: using the NFC feature to make contactless payments.
– Transferring data: Sending data from one device to another by using NFC.