A comprehensive guide to use NFC on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S

The NFC chip is a kind of proximity device. It’s used to establish wireless connection with an external device via radio waves.
NFC technology is essentially used for contactless payment systems, as well as for sending data between mobile devices.
If NFC is enabled on your mobile, you can exchange 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 Redmi Note 11S.

Does Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S have NFC as a short-range technology?

Yes, you can find NFC technology in Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S, but this depends on the region or the market of the region that provide this device.

How to turn on NFC on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S? – NFC activation process

You can enable NFC on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S from the main screen by swiping down from the top then pressing on the NFC icon and it will be activated. Also, you can enable the feature from settings:
– Go to settings.
– press 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 11S in terms of paying and scanning tags, continue reading this article as everything about NFC will be clarified.

How to scan the NFC tag on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S?

Scanning an NFC tag on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S, 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.

How to share files by using NFC on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S?

To send data from Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S, NFC should be turned om as clarified before. Also, you need to activate Android Beam from NFC settings, more or share and connect, then enable 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.

For what can I use NFC apps on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S?

To use NFC tags for automation on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S, you will need third-party apps and to make payments, you need payment apps. These apps allow for a lot of features with bit effort and no manual actions needed.

How to use Google pay app for contactless payments?

To use NFC for making payments on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S, you need to activate tap to pay feature by following these steps:
– Go to settings.
– Share and connect.
– Press 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?

In order to automate tasks on your phone, you need to do two things. The first one, installing a writing app. The second one, learning how to write a tag. Now, make sure that you have an empty NFC tag or buy one. As for the app, we recommend NXP tag writer. Now follow the next explanation about how to write the tag.

How to write NFC tags by using NFC apps?

Here is how to write an NFC tag to automate tasks by scanning:
– Open the app.
– Tap on write tags in the top right.
– Choose new data set.
Tap on the link for example and then choose its type, then enter the domain in the other field. Next, select save and write. In the next screen, click on write and hold your phone close to the tag till the confirmation appears.

I want to write an NFC tag, how much memory do I need?

The memory you need depends on the kind 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 Redmi Note 11S?

Using NFC on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S requires you to be familiar with Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 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.