NFC stands for Near Field Communication and it is a short-range wireless communication technology that enables wireless data sharing over short distances. It is like Wi-Fi, but instead of broadcasting to the world, NFC enables communication only with devices in close proximity to one another. To know what’s the role of NFC in Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro, continue reading this article.
Does Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro have NFC technology?
Yes, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro has an NFC feature which is activated by a small card inside the phone called a chip.
How to turn on NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro?
You can turn on NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro from the home screen by swiping down from the top then pressing on the NFC icon and it will be activated. 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 Note 10 Pro in terms of paying and scanning tags, continue reading this article as everything about NFC will be clarified.
Scanning 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 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 to transfer data by using NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro?
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 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.
– 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 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.
NFC Apps on Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro
To run NFC on your Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro, you can install third – party apps for tasks automatization or install NFC payment apps if you want to make payments.
These changes facilitate use the fantastic features of your phone.
How to make contactless payments through the Google pay app?
To use NFC with tap to pay feature on your Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro, 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?
To write NFC tag you need to:
– turn on NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro.
– 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 using the TagWrtier-NXP app?
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 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 want at least 83 Bytes.
Everything you need to know 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.