NFC stands for “Near Field Communication” It is a wireless technology that allows the transfer of data between two devices. You can use it to make wireless transaction, add contacts to your phone or transfer information between two phones.
NFC tags can be embedded in contactless cards, stickers and posters and are used worldwide by major advertisers and brands. The importance of NFC tags has increases as they enable you to make more seamless purchases with less friction, increase customer engagement and build customer loyality. In this article we will clarify features of NFC in Xiaomi Mi 8.
Does Xiaomi Mi 8 have NFC?
Yes, Xiaomi Mi 8 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 8? – Activation NFC
You can activate NFC on Xiaomi Mi 8 from the home screen by swiping down from the top then tapping on the NFC icon and it will be activated. Also, you can activate the feature from settings:
– Go to settings.
– Tap 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 Mi 8 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 Mi 8?
Here is a quick guide to use scanning with NFC on Xiaomi Mi 8. After downloading a writing app like TagWriter by NXP, open it then hold your phone close to the external tag and it will be scanned. In order to learn how to download and use writing apps, follow the next paragraphs.
What is the best way to share files using NFC on Xiaomi Mi 8?
To share files from Xiaomi Mi 8 to an Android device, you need to download send anywhere (File Transfer) app. After downloading the app in both, Xiaomi Mi 8 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 Mi 8, 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.
– Tap on the arrow in the bottom left corner.
Now Insert the key you see in Xiaomi Mi 8 on the other device, then choose while using the app. In Xiaomi Mi 8, 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 8
To write NFC tags for task automation on your Xiaomi Mi 8, 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 for making payments on Xiaomi Mi 8, 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?
Firstly, you need to turn on NFC on your Xiaomi Mi 8. After that, ensure that you have a blank NFC tag or buy a one. Next, download Writing app (NXP tagwriter).
Open the app and follow the text below to write the tag with it.
How to Write NFC tags on Xiaomi Mi 8
To write a tag in order to automate task by scanning it with your phone, follow the text below:
– Open the app you installed.
– Press on write tags in the top right.
– Select new data set.
Let’s assume that you choose “link”:
– Choose its type.
– Enter the domain in the other field.
– Select save and write.
In the next screen, all options are unckecked. Click on write, then hold your phone near the tag to see the confirmation on the screen.
What is the memory I need to write an 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 8
Using NFC on Xiaomi Mi 8 requires you to be familiar with Xiaomi Mi 8 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.