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 Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, continue reading this article.
Does Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G have NFC as a wireless technology?
Yes, NFC feature is available on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G and you can activate it from settings.
Scanning NFC tags on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
You need to use scanning feature of NFC on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G to write NFC tags. So, you are supposed to have NFC tag writer app on your phone such as-NFC TagWriter by NXP.
To scan the tag, simply hold your phone close to the tag and if you want to learn how to install and use NFC writing apps, continue reading the article and you will learn everything about how to write and scan NFC tags.
How to share files using NFC from Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G to an Android smartphone?
To send files from Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After installing the app in both, Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G and the other device, press 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 Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, 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.
– Tap 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 Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
NFC Apps on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
When it comes to NFC tags for task automation on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, 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 utilize tap-to-pay features on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, go to settings, share and connect, then click 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.
How to install NFC writing apps for android?
Firstly, you need to turn on NFC on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G. After that, ensure 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?
To write a tag in order to automate task by scanning it with your phone, follow the clarification below:
– Open the app you installed.
– Press on write tags in the top right.
– Select 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 near 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 to write an NFC tag is not the same because if you want to write or store a web address, you will need 19 bytes, while you need 68 bytes for SMS. As for Emails, it requires at least 83 bytes.
Everything you need to know to use NFC on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
Using NFC on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G requires you to be familiar with Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G 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.