NFC stands for Near Field Communication, a short-range wireless personal area network. It enables access to shared data and services by bringing the smart devices in proximity of each other. It is primarily used in payment systems and sharing data. In this article, we are about to explain how to use NFC on Xiaomi Mi 9T.
Does Xiaomi Mi 9T have NFC?
Yes, Xiaomi Mi 9T has an NFC technology which is enabled by a small card inside the phone called a chip.
How to turn on NFC on Xiaomi Mi 9T? – NFC activation process
You can turn on NFC on Xiaomi Mi 9T from the home screen by swiping down from the top then tapping on the NFC icon and it will be enabled. Also, you can enable the feature from settings:
– Go to settings.
– press 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 9T in terms of paying and scanning tags, continue reading this article as everything about NFC will be clarified.
Scanning NFC tags on Xiaomi Mi 9T
Here is a quick guide to use scanning with NFC on Xiaomi Mi 9T. 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 download and use writing apps, follow the next paragraphs.
How can I share data by NFC on Xiaomi Mi 9T?
To share files from Xiaomi Mi 9T to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After downloading the app in both, Xiaomi Mi 9T and the other device, press on send option in the bottom left corner of the app.
In the other phone, tap on yes, I agree and close the window. On Xiaomi Mi 9T, 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.
– Tap on the arrow in the bottom left corner.
Now Insert the key you see in Xiaomi Mi 9T on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Xiaomi Mi 9T, 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 9T
To write NFC tags for task automation on your Xiaomi Mi 9T, 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 can I use NFC payment apps on Xiaomi Mi 9T?
How to use Xiaomi Mi 9T NFC payment?
To use NFC with tap to pay feature on your Xiaomi Mi 9T, follow these steps:
– Go to settings.
– press on share and connect.
– choose tap to pay.
– click 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?
In order to automate tasks on your Xiaomi Mi 9T, you need to do two things. The first one, installing a writing app. The second one, learning how to write a tag. Now, ensure that you have a blank tag or buy a one. As for the app, we recommend NXP tag writer. Now follow the next explanation about how to write the tag.
How to write NFC tags by using NFC apps?
Follow the explanation below to start with how to write an NFC tag:
– Open the app.
– Click 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.
I want to write an NFC tag, how much memory do I need?
The memory you need depends on the kind 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 9T?
Using NFC on Xiaomi Mi 9T requires you to be familiar with Xiaomi Mi 9T 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.