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A comprehensive guide to use NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 3

NFC stands for Near Field Communication. It is a short-range, high frequency data share technology that makes use of electromagnetic induction between two devices and can deliver information at a faster rate than bluetooth.
It is usually used with electronic small chips in the mobile phone, which store all the required information (such as credit cards numbers, ID cards, etc) with them. The NFC chip in your phone can be used to pay for goods or services without needing to use your credit card or cash. All you need to do is scan the NFC tag of your smartphone on an NFC terminal and guarantee that your NFC contactless payment app has been turned-on.
NFC tags are more commonly known as FRID tags (Radio Frequency Identification), although they are not limited to this type of technology. In this article we will talk more about NFC in Xiaomi Mi Note 3.

Do Xiaomi Mi Note 3 have NFC om its system?

Yes, NFC feature is available on Xiaomi Mi Note 3 and you can activate it from settings.

How to turn on NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 3? – Activate NFC

You can enable NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 3 from the main 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 3 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 Note 3?

Scanning an NFC tag on Xiaomi Mi Note 3, comes after downloading a writing app like TagWriter by NXP. You just need to open the app, and hold your phone close to the tag then scan it. The following paragraphs clarify more about installing and using writing apps.

NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 3

How to share files by using NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 3?

To send data from Xiaomi Mi Note 3, NFC should be turned om as explained before. Also, you need to enaable Android Beam from NFC settings, more or share and connect, then enable the Android Beam. After activation, follow these steps to accomplish transfering data process:
– Open Gallery or your phone files.
– Choose the file or data you want to share it.
– Tap on share icon.
– Tap on NFC icon.
– After connecting with the other device, select tap to share.
On many devices, the beam is activated automatically when you turn on the NFC. Also, some devices requires you to tap on the Android Beam icon after you tap to share the file or the photo. So, you need to tap on the icon, then continue the other steps as usually.

NFC Apps on Xiaomi Mi Note 3

To write NFC tags for task automation on your Xiaomi Mi Note 3, 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 use Google pay app for contactless payments?

To utilize tap-to-pay features on your Xiaomi Mi Note 3, go to settings, share and connect, then press on tap to pay and choose the appropriate app to use it. Next, open the app and add your card details.
To make a payment with your phone, open the app and tap it to another device. This will allow you to pay electronically with your phone.

NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 3

How to install NFC writing apps for android?

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

How to write NFC tags using the TagWrtier-NXP app?

To automate tasks by scanning tags, you need to write commands using a tag and NFC writing app. To write the tag:
– Open the app.
– Tap on write tags in the top right.
– Choose New Data set.
You will find many options, select the link for example to enter a URL.
– Choose the URL type.
– Enter the domain in the other field.
– Select save and write.
In the next screen you will find all of the options unchecked. Click on write, hold your phone, then move the tag in front of it and the confirmation screen will appear.

What is the memory I need to write an NFC tag?

To stor text, you’d need a memory size of 26 bytes (bytes are the same as bits)
For web addresses, 19 bytes should suffice. SMS messages take up 68 bytes, on the other hand email messages need at least 83 bytes.

NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 3

What do you need to use NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 3?

Using NFC on Xiaomi Mi Note 3 requires you to be familiar with Xiaomi Mi Note 3 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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