The NFC chip is a kind of proximity device. It’s used to establish wireless connection with an external device via radio waves.
NFC feature is basically used for contactless payment systems, as well as for sharing data between mobile devices.
If NFC is turned on on your phone, you can send information like links and app shortcuts with other people by tapping the two phones together. In this article, you will know more about NFC in Xiaomi Mix 4.
Does Xiaomi Mix 4 have NFC technology?
Yes, Xiaomi Mix 4 has an NFC feature which is activated by a small card inside the phone called a chip.
How can I scan NFC tags on Xiaomi Mix 4?
You need to use scanning feature of NFC on Xiaomi Mix 4 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.
How to share files using NFC from Xiaomi Mix 4 to an Android smartphone?
To transfer data from Xiaomi Mix 4, NFC should be enabled as clarified before. Also, you need to activate Android Beam from NFC settings, more or share and connect, then activate the Android Beam. After activation, follow these steps to accomplish sharing 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, choose 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.
Apps for NFC on Xiaomi Mix 4
To use NFC tags for automation on your Xiaomi Mix 4, you will need third-party apps and to make payments, you need payment apps. These apps afford a lot of features with bit effort and no manual actions required.
How to use Xiaomi Mix 4 NFC payment?
To use NFC for making payments on Xiaomi Mix 4, you need to activate tap to pay feature by following these steps:
– Go to settings.
– Share and connect.
– Click on tap to pay.
Choose the appropriate app to use it. After that, open the app, add a card and enter the bank and card details. Whenever you want to pay, open the app and put it close to the other device, and tap to pay.
How to install NFC writing apps for android?
Firstly, you need to activate NFC on your Xiaomi Mix 4. After that, ensure that you have a blank NFC tag or buy a one. Next, download 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?
To write a tag in order to automate task by scanning it with your phone, follow the text below:
– Open the app you download.
– Press on write tags in the top right.
– Choose new data set.
Let’s assume that you choose “link”:
– Choose its type.
– Enter the domain in the other field.
– Select save and write.
In the next screen, all options are unckecked. Click on write, then hold your phone close to the tag to see the confirmation on the screen.
I want to write an NFC tag, how much memory do I need?
The memory you need depends on the type 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 Mix 4?
Using NFC on Xiaomi Mix 4 requires you to be familiar with Xiaomi Mix 4 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.