How to use NFC on Xiaomi note 8

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What models in the line have a module?

In order not to get confused by the modifications, we explain that with the number “8” the following versions of smartphones are produced:

Of all the versions listed, only two are equipped with a chip that supports contactless technology, working with the application Google Pay.

So, NFC technology is provided in two expensive models, :

  • Redmi Note 8 Pro with NFC chip. is actively sold in the Russian Federation;
  • Redmi Note 8T. sales of this model have started in European countries, it is assumed that in Russia the phone will appear with the advent of the new year.

If you prefer to make contactless transactions, opt for the phone 8 Pro, but it will cost fifty dollars more than the usual “eight”.

But in addition to the module you are guaranteed a powerful processor and an excellent battery, advanced camera, a large amount of RAM, protection from the adverse effects of moisture.

Application for payment

Let’s consider how to use the NFC-technology on the cell phone Xiaomi Mi 9 when paying for goods or services. In order to make a purchase it is necessary:

  • Download the official version of Mi Pay or Android Pay applications on your mobile device. After that, a credit card issued by a financial institution is linked to the virtual wallet, in the main menu is activated. Then, a form will appear, in the fields of which the bank card details will be entered. If you don’t want to do it manually, you can scan the necessary information with your cell phone’s camera. As soon as the bank issues a confirmation to add the card to the payment system, the plastic product will appear in the list of the application;
  • Before you pay with your Xiaomi Mi 9 cell phone, make sure that the payment terminal supports contactless transaction technology;
  • activate the application, enter the secret password if necessary, bring the gadget to the payment terminal reader;
  • after two. three seconds a signal is heard, notifying that the transfer of funds has been successfully completed;
  • take the payment receipt.

How to check if there is NFC in Xiaomi smartphone

It is impossible to add a full-fledged NFC chip if it is absent in the phone. You will not be able to remove it if it is already there. Therefore, if the presence of the sensor is important to you, choose carefully the new smartphone Xiaomi.

There are several ways to check the presence of the chip on the phone.

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  • You can look at the documentation of the device or technical specifications on the manufacturer’s website. If it says there is a chip, then you do not need to worry
  • Go to “Settings”, go to the menu item “Connection and shared access”. Look for the NFC section in the list. If it is absent, the chip is not installed
  • You can download the Google Play app NFC Check and see if it has a sensor
  • There is usually an inscription “NFC” on the cover of the smartphone with the chip installed.

Xiaomi Phones with NFC

Is there NFC in budget smartphones Xiaomi? List of Xiaomi smartphones with NFC :

  • Mi 9/ Pro/ 9 Lite/ TE
  • Mi 8/ Mi 8 Pro/8 Explorer
  • Mi 9T/Mi 9 Pro
  • Mi 10 / Mi 10 Pro
  • Mi Note 10
  • Mi CC9/Pro/ Meitu
  • Redmi K30/Pro
  • Mi Mix 2S
  • Mi 9 SE/ 9 Lite
  • Mi Mix 3
  • Mi 6
  • Mi Mix 2
  • Mi Note 3
  • Mi Note 2
  • Mi 5 S Plus
  • Mi8 Explorer
  • Mi Mix
  • Mi 5 / 5S / 5 Plus / 5S Plus
  • Mi 3
  • Redmi Note 8Pro
  • Redmi Note 8T

In order to enable NFC on your Xiaomi, just go to the “Settings” menu item, which is either on the desktop or on the lowered screen curtain, in the upper right corner as a gear icon.

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In earlier versions of Xiaomi you need to find the “Additional Features” section, in recent models it is called “Connect and Share”. Scrolling to the end, you will find the “NFC” section. Setting the switch to the active state, you can configure this function taking into account the necessary manipulations and data you have.

The built-in contactless payment module noticeably increases the cost of the smartphone, so it is often not installed in the budget models and devices of the middle price segment. To find out if the chip is in the Xiaomi phone is simple: before buying, look at its characteristics on the store’s website. If you have already purchased a smartphone, you can check the availability of the module directly on the device itself:

  • In the settings of your phone, in the “wireless technologies” section, search for the name of the function, or do a quick search and put “NFC” in the query line, if nothing turned up. the phone does not support the option.
  • Using apps from Google Play. They’re not hard to use; for example, the free NFC Enabled, which tells you right away after you install and run it, if it’s supported or not.

Contactless payments support all modern models Xiaomi Redmi and Redmi Note.

If your device is not equipped with the necessary chip, you can still make purchases using the Google Pay (Android Pay) app, but only online.

Conditions under which you can use the NFC module for payment

Xiaomi cares about the safety of users’ personal information. even if your gadget is equipped with the necessary chip, you can only use it to pay if the following conditions are met:

If you want to leave activated Root rights on your phone, you can use the application Magisk Manager, but in this case you risk the security of your finances.

How to set up Android Pay

Service Android Pay for Xiaomi and other smartphones on the Android system and Google Wallet service originally existed separately from each other, but later they merged to form Google Pay. a system recognized as one of the most reliable payment systems in the world.

To install the application for contactless payment, you need to find it in the official store Play Market and download it on Xiaomi.

If you have not had a Google account so far, you will first need to get one, this will open access to all the applications on Google Play.

To activate contactless payment, you have to go to settings menu, then choose “applications. all applications”, find Google Pay in the search bar at the top, put a tick in front of the autoplay icon. Next, go to “other permissions”, here all the checkboxes must also be enabled. Go back to the main menu and select “connect and share”, turn on the enfsi, go to the menu with the security element and select the wallet HCE.

To set contactless payment on your gadget, open Google Pay app and add the card for payment. On the payment tab we press the “add payment method” button, then scan the card data (number, date, and 3-digit cvc code) with the device camera, and confirm the linkage with an SMS code, which will be sent to the number you specified during registration.

The newly added card may be debited with 30 to check the accuracy of the data entered, which are safely returned to the card account within a couple of minutes. This means that the setup was successful.

Before you start, do not forget to set the convenient type of lock your smartphone. It can be a fingerprint, a picture code or a set of numbers. If you do not protect your data in this way, Android Pay will delete all the information on your tethered cards from Xiaomi.

If you use several cards, then you should additionally select the one that you are going to use as the default card.

For this press the necessary card and set the switch in the active position in the section “Main card for contactless payment”. Now you can pay in stores without a card.

What to do if your phone does not support NFC

If your phone does not have the NFC module built in by the manufacturer, it is advisable to buy another one with such a function. If this is not in your immediate plans, you can install one of its counterparts yourself. But first you need to decide what exactly you need it for. It’s one thing if you want to make your home “smart” by putting NFC tags on it to control your appliances. Any smartphone will do.

If you are going to pay with smartphone using external antenna, look whether the phone has removable cover. If you don’t have one, you are unlikely to be able to install an antenna.

You can buy a new SIM card that supports the technology. But this technology is still being worked out by most mobile operators. So the functions of the additional device will be incomplete and will not allow to enjoy the achievements of progress to the full

What NFC is for

NFC technology is designed for contactless high-frequency communication. It uses a frequency of 13.56 MHz. With it you can quickly transfer various files between devices.

NFC in Xiaomi allows you to perform the following functions:

  • payments without contact;
  • payment for goods and services without using a physical card;
  • Bluetooth pairing (possible for versions above 2.1);
  • payment for tickets in transport;
  • Performs the activation of wireless connections.

Many modern users are looking for smartphones Xiaomi with NFC, to seamlessly make payments and not carry a mountain of cards.