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All you need to know about NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 2

NFC stands for Near Field communication. It allows two devices to communicate and perform tasks like exchange data by touching them together or by holding them close enough to one another. This technology is often used in communication. Turning on NFC means turning on the chip in your phone that is responsible of every process done by this technology.
In this article, we will clarify how to use NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 2 starting from the activating of the chip and use it to make payments as an example.

Does Xiaomi Mi Note 2 have NFC technology?

Yes, Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has an NFC technology which is turned on by a small card inside the phone called a chip.

How to turn on NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 2? – Activation NFC

You can activate NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 2 from the home screen by swiping down from the top then tapping on the NFC icon and it will be activated. Also, you can activate the feature from settings:
– Go to settings.
– Click 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 2 in terms of paying and scanning tags, continue reading this article as everything about NFC will be clarified.

How do I scan the NFC tag on Xiaomi Mi Note 2?

You need to use scanning feature of NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 2 to write NFC tags. So, you are supposed to have NFC tag writer app on your phone such as-NFC TagWriter by NXP.
All what you need to do to scan is to hold your phone close to the tag and if you want to know how to install and use NFC writing apps, continue reading the article and you will learn everything about writing and scanning NFC tags.

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Transferring files using NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 2

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 2, 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 Note 2 on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Xiaomi Mi Note 2 , 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 Note 2?

To use NFC tags for automation on your phone you will need third-party apps and to make payments, you need payment apps. These apps enable a lot of features with little effort and no manual actions necessary.

How to make contactless payments through the Google pay app?

To use NFC features on Xiaomi Mi Note 2, you need to activate tap to pay by following these steps:
– Go to settings.
– Share and connect.
– Press on tap to pay.
Choose the appropriate app to use it. Next, open the app, add a card and enter the bank and card details.
Wenever you want to pay, open the app and tap on “Pay” and place the other device close to your phone.

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How to install NFC writing apps for android?

downloading a writing app is a priority to write a tag. We suggest for you NXO tagwriter as one of the best writing apps to write a tag. Also, you need to have a blank NFC tag or buy a one if you don’t have. Then, follow the next explanation about writing a tag.

How to use NFC apps to write NFC tags?

Follow the explaining below to start with how to write an NFC tag:
– Open the app.
– Press 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.

How much memory do I need to write NFC tag?

The memory you need depends on the form 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.

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Everything you need to know to use NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 2

Using NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 2 requires you to be familiar with Xiaomi Mi Note 2 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.

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