NFC stands for Near Field Communication, which allows two phones to communicate when they are in close proximity or touching each other. It is a technology that was at first developed for contactless payment transactions, but has now found its way into many mobile devices due to its high level of security. Follow the elucidation below about how to use NFC on Xiaomi Mi 3.
Does Xiaomi Mi 3 have NFC as a short range technology?
Yes, Xiaomi Mi 3 has an NFC feature which is activated by a small card inside the phone called a chip.
How to turn on NFC on Xiaomi Mi 3?
Activating NFC on Xiaomi Mi 3 is so easy as you just need to go to settings, more advanced settings, and choose NFC, then tap on the switch to activate it. Continue reading how to use NFC on Xiaomi Mi 3 in terms of paying and transferring files.
How do I scan the NFC tag on Xiaomi Mi 3?
Here is a quick guide to use scanning with NFC on Xiaomi Mi 3. 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.
How can I transfer files by NFC on Xiaomi Mi 3?
To transfer data from Xiaomi Mi 3, NFC should be enabled 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.
Apps for NFC on Xiaomi Mi 3
To write NFC tags for task automation on your Xiaomi Mi 3, you need third-party apps, while to make payments you need NFC payment apps. These apps help you to use your phone features effortlessly with no need to do many tasks manually.
How to use Google pay app for contactless payments?
To use NFC with tap to pay feature on your Xiaomi Mi 3, follow these steps:
– Go to settings.
– press on share and connect.
– choose tap to pay.
– click 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?
In order to automate tasks on your Xiaomi Mi 3, you need to do two things. The first one, installing a writing app. The second one, learning how to write a tag. Now, ensure that you have an empty NFC tag or buy a one. As for the app, we recommend NXP tag writer. Now follow the next explanation about how to write the tag.
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.
How much memory do I 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 work. SMS messages take up 68 bytes, meanwhile email messages require at least 83 bytes.
What do you need to use NFC on Xiaomi Mi 3?
Using NFC on Xiaomi Mi 3 requires you to be familiar with Xiaomi Mi 3 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.