NFC stands for “Near Field Communication” It is a wireless technology that allows the transfer of data between two devices. You can use it to make wireless transaction, add contacts to your phone or transfer information between two phones.
NFC tags can be embedded in contactless cards, stickers and posters and are used worldwide by major advertisers and brands. The importance of NFC tags has increases as they enable you to make more seamless purchases with less friction, increase customer engagement and build customer loyality. In this article we will clarify features of NFC in Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer.
Does Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer have NFC as a wireless technology?
Yes, NFC feature is available on Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer and you can activate it from settings.
How to turn on NFC on Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer? – Activate NFC
You can turn on NFC on Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer from the home screen by swiping down from the top then pressing on the NFC icon and it will be turned on. Also, you can enable the feature from settings:
– Go to settings.
– Tap on connections and sharing.
– Swipe up to find NFC.
– Turn on the NFC switch.
You can turn the feature off whenever you want especially if you want to save your phone power. If you don’t know how to use NFC on Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer in terms of paying and scanning tags, continue reading this article as everything about NFC will be clarified.
How can I scan NFC tags on Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
Here is a quick guide to use scanning with NFC on Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer. After downloading a writing app like TagWriter by NXP, open it then hold your phone approximate to the external tag and it will be scanned. In order to learn how to install and use writing apps, follow the next paragraphs.
How can I share data by NFC on Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
To transfer files from Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After installing the app in both, Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer and the other device, click on send option in the bottom left corner of the app.
In the other device, tap on yes, I agree and close the window. On Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, 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.
– Tap 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 9 Explorer on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
Apps for NFC on Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
To write NFC tags for task automation on your Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, 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 Mi 9 Explorer, 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?
Firstly, you need to activate NFC on your Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer. After that, ensure that you have a blank NFC tag or buy a one. Next, download Writing app (NXP tagwriter).
Open the app and follow the text below to write the tag with it.
How to write NFC tags by using NFC apps?
Follow the clarification below to start with how to write an NFC tag:
– Open the app.
– Tap on write tags in the top right.
– Select 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 memory I need to write an NFC tag?
The memory you need depends on the type of data, if you want to store text it will take 26 Bytes. On the other hand, a web address requires 19 Bytes, and SMS requires 68 Bytes. As for Emails you will need at least 83 Bytes.
What do you need to use NFC on Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
Using NFC on Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer requires you to be familiar with Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer 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.