NFC is a feature that allows two devices to transfer data when they are within four inches of each other.
NFC tags are used to store and exchange data with an NFC compatiable device like a smatrtphone.
Some popular use cases of the NFC technology on smartphones include unlocking doors, exchanging contact information, and paying at places like tolls gates. In this article we will focus more on payments and sending files with NFC in Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro.
Does Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro have NFC as a wireless technology?
Yes, NFC technology is available on Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro and you can enable it from settings.
How to turn on NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro? – NFC activation process
Follow these steps to turn on NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro:
– Go to settings.
– Choose connection and sharing.
– swipe up.
– Turn on NFC switch.
You can also go to the home screen, swipe down from the top and activate the NFC icon. Continue reading the following paragraphs about how to use NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro.
How can I scan NFC tags on Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro?
Here is a quick guide to use scanning with NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro. After downloading a writing app like TagWriter by NXP, open it then hold your phone close 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 to transfer data by using NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro?
To send files from Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After installing the app in both, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro 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 Note 10 Pro, 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.
– click 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 Note 10 Pro on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
Does Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro have apps for NFC?
When it comes to NFC tags for task automation on your Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro, you need a third-party app. For making payments, you need an NFC payment app.
These apps allow you make the most of your phone features in no time with no hassle.
How to use Google pay app for contactless payments?
To use NFC with tap to pay feature on your Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro, 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?
Firstly, you need to turn on NFC on your Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro. After that, make sure that you have a blank NFC tag or buy a one. Next, install Writing app (NXP tagwriter).
Open the app and follow the text below to write the tag with it.
How to write NFC tags using the TagWrtier-NXP app?
Here is how to write an NFC tag to automate tasks by scanning:
– Open the app.
– Press on write tags in the top right.
– Choose new data set.
Click 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.
I want to write an NFC tag, how much memory do I need?
To stor text, you’d need a memory size of 26 bytes (bytes are the same as bits)
For web addresses, 19 bytes should be enough. SMS messages take up 68 bytes, meanwhile email messages require at least 83 bytes.
What do you need to use NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro?
Using NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro requires you to be familiar with Xiaomi Mi Note 10 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.