NFC stands for Near Field Communication and it is a short-range wireless communication feature that enables contactless data exchange 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 11E Pro, continue reading this article.
Does Xiaomi Redmi Note 11E Pro have NFC on its system?
Yes, NFC technology is available on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11E Pro and you can enable it from settings.
How to turn on NFC on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11E Pro? – NFC activation process
You can turn on NFC on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11E Pro from the main screen by swiping down from the top then pressing on the NFC icon and it will be enabled. Also, you can activate the feature from settings:
– Go to settings.
– Tap 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 Redmi Note 11E Pro in terms of paying and scanning tags, continue reading this article as everything about NFC will be clarified.
Scanning NFC tags on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11E Pro
Here is a quick guide to use scanning with NFC on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11E Pro. After downloading a writing app like TagWriter by NXP, open it then hold your phone in front of the external tag and it will be scanned. In order to learn how to download and use writing apps, follow the next paragraphs.
Transferring files using NFC on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11E Pro
To share files from Xiaomi Redmi Note 11E Pro to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After downloading the app in both, Xiaomi Redmi Note 11E Pro and the other device, click on send option in the bottom left corner of the app.
In the other phone, tap on yes, I agree and close the window. On Xiaomi Redmi Note 11E 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.
– click 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 Redmi Note 11E Pro on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Xiaomi Redmi Note 11E Pro, 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 11E Pro
When it comes to NFC tags for task automation on your device, you need a third-party app. For make payments, you need an NFC payment app.
These apps assist you make the most of your phone features in no time with no hassle.
How to make contactless payments through the Google pay app?
To use NFC with tap to pay feature on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11E 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 Redmi Note 11E 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 by using NFC apps?
Follow the explaining below to start with how to write an NFC tag:
– Open the app.
– Tap 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.
What is the storage capacity you need to write NFC tag?
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 want at least 83 Bytes.
What do you need to use NFC on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11E Pro?
Using NFC on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11E Pro requires you to be familiar with Xiaomi Redmi Note 11E 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.