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 ensure that your NFC contactless payment app has been activated.
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 Redmi Note 11T Pro.
Does Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro have NFC on its system?
Yes, Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro has an NFC feature which is activated by a small card inside the phone called a chip.
How to turn on NFC on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro? – NFC activation process
Follow these steps to turn on NFC on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro:
– Go to settings.
– Tap on connections.
– Scroll down.
– Activate the NFC switch.
If you want to learn more about how to use NFC on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro, continue reading the following paragraphs as everything about NFC will be explained.
To activate NFC on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro follow these steps:
– Go to settings.
– Tap on more or advanced settings.
– Choose NFC.
– Tap on NFC switch.
You can do the same steps to disable the feature. As for how to use NFC on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro in terms of paying, scanning and more, continue reading as will be clarified in the article.
How to scan the NFC tag on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro?
In order to scan a tag with an NFC scanner on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro, it is first necessary to download a tag writer app like NFC TagWriter by NXP.
After you learn how to download and use the NFC writing apps by reading the following paragraghs, you then just need to hold your phone close to the tag and scan it.
Transferring data using NFC on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro
To transfer files from Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After downloading the app in both, Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro and the other device, press 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 11T 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.
– Tap 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 11T Pro on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
Apps for NFC on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro
To use NFC tags for automation on your phone you will need third-party apps and to make payments, you need payment apps. These apps enable a lot of features with bit effort and no manual actions necessary.
How to use Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro NFC payment?
To use NFC for making payments on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro, you need to enable 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 near the other device and tap to pay.
How to install NFC writing apps for android?
To write NFC tag you need to:
– enable NFC on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro.
– Buy a blank NFC tag.
– Install Writing app (NXP tagwriter).
After installing 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.
– Press 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.
I want to write an NFC tag, how much memory do I need?
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, meanwhile email messages require at least 83 bytes.
Everything you need to know to use NFC on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro
Using NFC on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro requires you to be familiar with Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T 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.