NFC stands for Near Field Communication. It is a short-range, high frequency data transfer technology that makes use of electromagnetic induction between two devices and can deliver data at a faster rate than bluetooth.
It is usually used with electronic cards in the mobile phone, which contain 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 handle your credit card or cash. All you have to do is scan the NFC tag of your smartphone on an NFC terminal and make sure that your NFC contactless payment app has been enabled.
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 explain more about NFC in Xiaomi 12S.
Does Xiaomi 12S have NFC?
Yes, NFC technology is available on Xiaomi 12S and you can enable it from settings.
How to turn on NFC on Xiaomi 12S? – NFC activation process
It’s so important to learn how to use NFC on Xiaomi 12S in terms of paying, exchanging data to save your time, but you need first to turn on the feature by go to the settings then connection and sharing. After that, scroll up, and enable the NFC switch. You can also activate the N-mark from the notification centre. Swipe down from the main screen and activate the icon.
How do I scan the NFC tag on Xiaomi 12S?
In order to scan a tag with an NFC scanner on Xiaomi 12S, 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.
How to transfer data using NFC from Xiaomi 12S to an Android smartphone?
Download “send anywhere” app in both devices. In the first device, open the app and tap on share option in the top left corner. As for the other device, tap on yes I agree and close the window. Next, in Xiaomi 12S, 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 12S on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Xiaomi 12S , tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
Does Xiaomi 12S have apps for NFC?
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 afford a lot of features with little effort and no manual actions needed.
How to use Google pay app for contactless payments?
To use NFC for making payments on Xiaomi 12S, you need to enable 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 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 12S.
– 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 use NFC apps to write NFC tags?
Follow the explanation 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.
What is the storage capacity you need to write NFC tag?
To stor text, you’d need a memory size of 26 bytes (bytes are the same as bits)
For web addresses, 19 bytes should serve. SMS messages take up 68 bytes, on the other hand email messages need at least 83 bytes.
Everything you need to know to use NFC on Xiaomi 12S
Using NFC on Xiaomi 12S requires you to be familiar with Xiaomi 12S 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.