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 cards 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 guarantee that your NFC contactless payment app has been turned-on.
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 5s.
Do Xiaomi Mi 5s have NFC om its system?
Yes, Xiaomi Mi 5s has an NFC technology which is enabled by a small card inside the phone called a chip.
Wireless connection not working, how to turn on NFC on Xiaomi Mi 5s?
NFC on Xiaomi Mi 5s should be activated manually from settings or the home screen as explained in the following steps:
– Go to the settings.
– Press on connection and sharing.
– Scroll up.
– You will find NFC switch, turn it on to activate the feature.
Also, you can enable NFC from the home screen:
– Swipe down from the top.
– press on the NFC icon and it will be activated.
Now follow the next paragraphs to learn how to use NFC on Xiaomi Mi 5s
Scanning NFC tags on Xiaomi Mi 5s
In order to scan a tag with an NFC scanner on Xiaomi Mi 5s, 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 following paragraghs, you then just need to hold your phone close to the tag and scan it.
How to transfer data using NFC from Xiaomi Mi 5s to an Android smartphone?
Download “send anywhere” app in both devices. In the first device, open the app and tap on share option in the top left corner. As for the other device, tap on yes I agree and close the window. Next, in Xiaomi Mi 5s, tap on:
– Newly installed apps.
– Send anywhere.
– Media files from screenshot or another folder.
Now remove the mark from the first two options and keep it for the files you want to send them. Next, click on send and got it.
– press on the upper right icon
– Choose while using the app.
– press on the arrow in the bottom left corner.
Now Insert the key you see in Xiaomi Mi 5s on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Xiaomi Mi 5s , tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
For what can I use NFC apps on Xiaomi Mi 5s?
To write NFC tags for task automation on your Xiaomi Mi 5s, 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 use Google pay app for contactless payments?
To utilize tap-to-pay features on your Xiaomi Mi 5s, go to settings, share and connect, then press on tap to pay and choose the appropriate app to use it. Next, open the app and add your card details.
To make a payment with your phone, open the app and tap it to another device. This will allow you to pay electronically with your phone.
How to install NFC writing apps for android?
To write NFC tag you need to:
– turn on NFC on Xiaomi Mi 5s.
– Buy a blank NFC tag.
– Install Writing app (NXP tagwriter).
After downloading the app open it and continue reading the following paragraph about writing the tag by this app.
How to write NFC tags by using NFC apps?
Here is how to write an NFC tag to automate tasks by scanning:
– Open the app.
– Tap on write tags in the top right.
– Choose new data set.
Press on link for example and then choose its type, then enter the domain in the other field. Next, select save and write. In the next screen, click on write and hold your phone close to the tag till the confirmation appears.
What is the memory I need to write an NFC tag?
To stor text, you’d need a memory size of 26 bytes (bytes are the same as bits)
For web addresses, 19 bytes should suffice. SMS messages take up 68 bytes, on the other hand email messages need at least 83 bytes.
What do you need to use NFC on Xiaomi Mi 5s?
Using NFC on Xiaomi Mi 5s requires you to be familiar with Xiaomi Mi 5s 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.