How to set up SberPei on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: instructions with photos and tips

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is still one of the most popular smartphones among users who value the balance of price and functionality. However, with the release of new versions of MIUI and updates to banking services, many are experiencing problems when setting up contactless payments. In this article, we will discuss how to properly activate SberPay on your Redmi Note 8 Pro, even if NFC has not been used before or there are errors in card binding.

It is important to understand that the process is different from the settings on new Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 or Xiaomi). POCO X5), where NFC-The Note 8 Pro has its own nuances, from checking hardware compatibility to manually activating the module in the engineering menu, and we will look at all the steps from preparing the smartphone to the first payment, and also analyze typical errors such as "NFC not supported" or "failed to add a card".

1. Verification of compatibility of Redmi Note 8 Pro with SberPay

Before you start setting up, make sure your smartphone is technically capable of working with SberPei.

• 📱 Smartphone model: Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (codename begonia). NFC-chip NXP PN54T, Unlike the basic version of the Redmi Note 8.
• 🔄 Version. MIUI: lower MIUI 11 (Android 9) Recommended for stable operation MIUI 12.5 or newer.
• 💳 Supported cards: Sberbank debit/credit cards (World, Visa, Mastercard) issued after 2018.
• 📶 Region: the service officially works only for cards issued in Russia.

If you bought a smartphone abroad (for example, the global version of the Redmi Note 8 Pro for China or India), NFC-The chip can be disabled at the software level, in which case you will need to unlock the bootloader and firmware of the Russian version. MIUI.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI EU) function NFC It may conflict with Google Pay. Before setting up SberPay, remove the associated cards from other payment services.

2. NFC Activation on Redmi Note 8 Pro

NFC-The chip in the Redmi Note 8 Pro is often disabled by default, especially if the smartphone was bought in non-official stores in Russia:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing.
2. Find the NFC (if not, see the instructions below).
3. Switch the slider to the position on.
4. Enable Contactless Payments (may be called HCE Wallet)

If you don't have an NFC on the menu, it means that the chip is disabled at the firmware level.

Enter the dialer ##4636##| Select Phone Information | Scroll to NFC and turn on |Reboot your smartphone

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Some of the silk (for example, Chinese) NFC It is activated only after the patch is installed. TWRP or re-flashing to the global / Russian version MIUI. If you are not ready for such manipulation, consider alternatives – for example, payments through the Internet. QR-code in the application Sberbank Online.

3. Installation and configuration of the SberPay application

Once NFC is activated, we move on to install the service itself, and it is important to use the official app, as third-party APKs may not support contactless payments or contain malicious code.

1. Download Sberbank Online from Google Play (version no lower than 12.0).
2. Log in to the application using a login / password or by fingerprint.
3. Go to the Payments section → SberPei.
4. Click Add the card and select the one you want to tie.
5. Confirm the operation via SMS or push notification.

If the error "Device is not supported" appears at the step of adding the card, follow the following steps:

• 🔧 Make sure that Find My Device is disabled in the smartphone security settings (can block payment services).
• 📱 Restart your phone and try again.
• 🔄 Update the Sberbank Online app to the latest version.
• 🛠️ If the error persists, clear the app cache: Settings → Annexes → Sberbank Online → Memory. → Clear the cache.

⚠️ Note: Some users have a problem when SberPay asks for “update firmware to support contactless payments.” MIUI Update it through Settings. → The phone. → Updating the system.

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If the card binding fails, try adding it through the web version of Sberbank Online on your computer and then sync it with your phone.

4.Serbpay setup as default payment instrument

To avoid conflicts with other payment systems (such as Google Pay or Mi Pay), you need to configure SberPay as the main service for contactless payments:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Applications by default.
2. Select Payment (or) NFC-payment).
3. Specify Sberbank Online as the default application.

If there is no Sberbank on the list, this could mean:

• 📵 The application has no right to use NFC. Go to Settings. → Annexes → Sberbank Online → Permits and enable access to NFC and the Warehouse.
• 🔄 The service is not activated yet. Try to make a test payment for a small amount (for example, replenish your phone balance).

For convenience, you can add a SberPay widget to the main screen:

1. Press and hold the free space on the main screen.
2. Select Widgets → find Sberbank Online.
3. Drag the SberPay widget onto the screen.

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If you use two of them SIM-cards, make sure that the main (with the number tied to the card) is installed in the slot SIM 1.Some firmware is blocking NFC second-strong SIM.

5. Test payment and error elimination

Before the first payment, it is recommended to check the system's operability.

1. Bring the phone to the terminal (distance not more than 5 cm).
2. Wait for vibration or sound signal.
3. Confirm the payment with a fingerprint or PIN-code (depending on the settings).

Common mistakes and their solutions:

If the terminal is not responding to the phone:

• 🔋 Check the battery power at a level below 15% NFC may be off.
• 🛡️ Make sure there is no metal cover or magnetic accessories on the phone.
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone and terminal (if possible).

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To speed up payment, turn off energy saving mode in battery settings. In saving mode, NFC can work with delays.

6.SberPay Optimization on Redmi Note 8 Pro

To ensure that contactless payments work consistently, follow these guidelines:

• 📵 Disable other payment services: Google Pay, Samsung Pay or Mi Pay may conflict with SberPei.
• 🔄 Update. MIUI: Xiaomi regularly releases patches for NFC. Check for updates in Settings → The phone.
• 🔋 Control the battery: At low charge (less than 10%) NFC Turn on the option Always on. NFC in energy saving settings.
• 🛡️ Use official accessories: Non-original cases with metal inserts can shield the signal NFC.

If you use contactless payments often, add SberPay to the Quick Settings Panel:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Click on the pencil icon (Edit).
3. Find the NFC and drag it to the active area.
4. You can now quickly turn NFC on/off with a single touch.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi Note 8 Pro firmware after update MIUI reset NFC. If SberPay stops working, re-activate the chip and re-link the card.

7. Alternative payment methods if SberPay does not work

If you have not managed to configure SberPei, consider alternative options:

• 💳 QR-Payments: In the application of Sberbank Online you can pay for purchases through scanning QR-You don't need to do that. NFC.
• 📱 Google Pay: If your card is supported, try linking it to this service. However, Redmi Note 8 Pro may have conflicts with the service. MIUI.
• 🏦 Bank card with PayPass/PayWave: Carry a physical card as a backup option.
• 🔄 Mi Pay: Built-in service from Xiaomi, but works only with a limited list of banks (Sberbank is not included in it).

If the problem lies in the hardware (broken) NFC-The cost of repairs usually does not exceed 1,500-2000 rubles, but before visiting, check if there are spare parts for the Redmi Note 8 Pro - the model has already been discontinued.

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Before visiting the service center, back up your data via Settings → Additional → Backup. NFC repairs may require a phone reset.

FAQ: Frequent questions about SberPei on the Redmi Note 8 Pro