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 in operation.
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 Mi 3.
Does Xiaomi Mi 3 have NFC as a wireless technology?
Yes, NFC technology is available on Xiaomi Mi 3 and you can enable it from settings.
How to turn on NFC on Xiaomi Mi 3? – Activate NFC
Activating NFC on Xiaomi Mi 3 is so easy as you just need to go to settings, more advanced settings, and choose NFC, then press on the switch to enable it. Continue reading how to use NFC on Xiaomi Mi 3 in terms of paying and transferring files.
How to scan the NFC tag on Xiaomi Mi 3?
In order to scan a tag with an NFC scanner on Xiaomi Mi 3, it is first necessary to download a tag writer app like NFC TagWriter by NXP.
After you learn how to download and use the NFC writing apps by reading the next paragraphs, you then just need to hold your phone near the tag and scan it.
What is the best way to share files using NFC on Xiaomi Mi 3?
To share data from Xiaomi Mi 3, NFC should be activated 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.
For what can I use NFC apps on Xiaomi Mi 3?
To write NFC tags for task automation on your Xiaomi Mi 3, you need third-party apps, while to make payments you need NFC payment apps. These apps help you to use your phone features effortlessly with no need to do many tasks manually.
How to make contactless payments through the Google pay app?
To use NFC for making payments on Xiaomi Mi 3, you need to activate tap to pay feature by following these steps:
– Go to settings.
– Share and connect.
– Click on tap to pay.
Choose the appropriate app to use it. After that, open the app, add a card and enter the bank and card details. Whenever you want to pay, open the app and put it close to the other device and tap to pay.
How to install NFC writing apps for android?
downloading a writing app is a priority to write a tag. We highly recommend NXO tagwriter as one of the best writing apps to write a tag. Also, you need to have an empty NFC tag 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 Mi 3
Follow the explaining below to start with how to write an NFC tag:
– Open the app.
– Tap on write tags in the top right.
– Choose new data set.
Press on link (You can choose anything from the list).
– Insert the link type.
– Enter the domain in the other field.
– Select save and write.
Now click on write, then hold your phone near the tag to scan it till the confirmation appear on the screen.
What is the storage capacity you 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.
What do you need to use NFC on Xiaomi Mi 3?
Using NFC on Xiaomi Mi 3 requires you to be familiar with Xiaomi Mi 3 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.