NFC stands for Near Field Communication, a short-range wireless personal area network. It enables access to shared data and services by bringing the smart devices in proximity of each other. It is primarily used in payment systems and transfering data. In this article, we are about to explain how to use NFC on Xiaomi Mi 5.
Does Xiaomi Mi 5 have NFC?
Yes, NFC technology is available on Xiaomi Mi 5 and you can enable it from settings.
How to turn on NFC on Xiaomi Mi 5? – Activate NFC
It’s not a complicated process to enable NFC on Xiaomi Mi 5 as you just need to go to settings, advanced settings, then choose NFC and ctivate it by turning on the switch. For how to use NFC on Xiaomi Mi 5, continue reading the next paragraphs.
How can I scan NFC tags on Xiaomi Mi 5?
Scanning an NFC tag on Xiaomi Mi 5, 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 using NFC from Xiaomi Mi 5 to an Android smartphone?
To send files from Xiaomi Mi 5 to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After installing the app in both, Xiaomi Mi 5 and the other device, click on send option in the bottom left corner of the app.
In the other device, tap on yes, I agree and close the window. On Xiaomi Mi 5, 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.
– press on the arrow in the bottom left corner.
Now Insert the key you see in Xiaomi Mi 5 on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Xiaomi Mi 5, tap on yes I agree then close the window and tap on the photo or file in both phones.
Apps for NFC on Xiaomi Mi 5
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 make contactless payments through the Google pay app?
To use NFC features on Xiaomi Mi 5, you need to turn on tap to pay by following these steps:
– Go to settings.
– Share and connect.
– Tap on tap to pay.
Choose the appropriate app to use it. Next, open the app, add a card and enter the bank and card details.
Wenever you want to pay, open the app and tap on “Pay” and place the other device close to your phone.
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 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?
To automate tasks by scanning tags, you need to write commands using a tag and NFC writing app. To write the tag:
– Open the app.
– Tap on write tags in the top right.
– Choose New Data set.
You will find many options, select the link for example to enter a URL.
– Choose the URL type.
– Enter the domain in the other field.
– Select save and write.
In the next screen you will find all of the options unchecked. Click on write, hold your phone, then move the tag in front of it and the confirmation screen will appear.
What is the storage capacity you need to write NFC tag?
The memory you need to write an NFC tag is not the same because if you want to write or store a web address, you will need 19 bytes, while you need 68 bytes for SMS. As for Emails, it requires at least 83 bytes.
Everything you need to know to use NFC on Xiaomi Mi 5
Using NFC on Xiaomi Mi 5 requires you to be familiar with Xiaomi Mi 5 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.