How to connect SberPay on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: a step-by-step guide with photos

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is still one of the most popular smartphones among users who appreciate performance and functionality at an affordable price. However, owners of this model often face the question: why is their gadget not on the list of supported devices for contactless payments? In fact, SberPay can be successfully connected on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, if you know a few nuances.

In this article, we will understand why the official documentation of Sberbank does not mention your model, what conditions still allow you to use it. NFC-Payments, and give a unique solution to circumvent restrictions MIUI, It works even on uncertified devices, and we also go through common bugs (like "Device Not Supported") and how to fix them without losing warranty.

Why is Redmi Note 8 not on SberPay’s list of supported devices?

The official website of SberBank lists only a limited list of smartphones compatible with SberPay, which includes mainly flagship models of Samsung, Apple and several Xiaomi devices (for example, the Mi 11 or Redmi Note 10 Pro).

• 🔹 Lack of Google Mobile Services Certification (GMS) — Redmi Note 8 Pro has problems with passing SafetyNet tests, which SberBank requires to confirm the security of the device.
• 🔹 An outdated version NFC-chip - the model is equipped with a module NXP PN80T, supportive HCE (Host Card Emulation – the technology behind SberPay.
• 🔹 Xiaomi’s policy is to prioritize new devices for integration with payment systems, and older models (released before 2020) are often left without updates.

But that doesn't mean that payments are impossible! There's a workaround through NFC virtualization and alternative card-binding techniques.

Preliminary preparation of the smartphone

Before you start setting up SberPay, you need to follow a few critical steps, skipping at least one of which can lead to errors such as "Device not certified" or "Device not certified "NFC-chips not found".

Install the latest version of MIUI (12.5+)

Update the SberBank Online application to the current version

Enable NFC in settings (Settings → Connections and Sharing → NFC)

Turn off energy saving for the SberBank application

Check that there are no root rights on the smartphone (Root)

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Pay special attention to the MIUI version. Redmi Note 8 Pro should have firmware installed at least MIUI 12.5. Check this in the Settings menu → About Phone → MIUI version. If your version is older, update it through Settings → System Update.

Also make sure that the device is free of custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) that often breaks NFC and Google Services, making it impossible to link the map. If you previously installed unofficial software, return to stock firmware via Fastboot.

⚠️ Note: If your Redmi Note 8 Pro is purchased in China (the domestic version), it may not support Google Play Services.

Step-by-step instructions for connecting SberPay

Now, let's get to the immediate settings, and follow the instructions in strict order, and that minimizes the risk of error.

1. Download it from Google Play Market (link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=en.sberbankmobile). If the app is already installed, upgrade to the latest version.
2. Enter the login and password from your account SberBank Online. If you do not already have a scientific record, register through the bank's website or in the branch.
3. Go to the "SberPay" section In the main menu of the application tap on the icon 💳 Payments, then select SberPay. If there is no section, check that you have a SberBank debit card (credit cards are not supported).
4. Add a card to the service Click Add a card and select the one you want to link. The system will automatically check the compatibility of the device. There may be an error, its solution is described in the next section.
5. Confirm the link via SMS The confirmation code will be sent to the bank number, enter it in the field and wait for the message of successful activation.
6. In SberPay settings, select "Use by default for contactless payments." This will allow you to pay for purchases by simply bringing your phone to the terminal.

If you see a message saying “Your device is not supported” during the addition phase, don’t panic. This is a standard error for the Redmi Note 8 Pro and can be bypassed (read more).

Resolving the error "Device is not supported"

This is the most common problem when trying to connect SberPay to the Redmi Note 8 Pro, which arises from the fact that the bank checks the certification of the device through Google SafetyNet, and the smartphone does not pass, and this can be solved in two ways:

Method 1: Using Magisk (for users with Root)

If you have root rights, follow the following steps:

1. Install Magisk Manager (download at https://magisk.me).
2. In Magisk, activate the Universal SafetyNet Fix module (download in the module repository).
3. Reset the device.
4. Check SafetyNet status through the SafetyNet Test application (must be ctsProfile: true).
5. Repeat the attempt to add the card to SberPay.

This method works 90% of the time, but requires an unlocked bootloader and a Magisk installed.

Method 2: Alternatively pegging through Mir Pay (without Root)

If you do not have root rights or do not want to get them, use the Mir Pay workaround:

1. Install Mir Pay from Google Play.
2. Link the same SberBank card to Mir Pay (the service supports the MIR and MIR cards). MasterCard/Visa from Sberbank).
3. Turn on Mir Pay as the default payment method in the NFC settings.
4. Now, when paying, the terminal will read the card data through Mir Pay, and the debit will be from the SberBank account.

This method is less convenient (you have to open Mir Pay before each payment), but does not require hacking the system.

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If the terminal does not accept payment via SberPay, try to disable Bluetooth before payment. NFC-module.

NFC setting up for stable payment operation

Even after successfully connecting to SberPay, Redmi Note 8 Pro users may face problems such as:

• 🔴 Terminal can't see the phone.
• 🔴 Payment is broken at the confirmation stage.
• 🔴 Sberbank's app makes a mistake "NFC "Switched off" even though it's on.

To avoid these problems, fine-tune the NFC module:

1. Turn off battery optimization for NFC Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → NFC and disable Battery Optimization. This will prevent the module from automatically shutting down.
2. Reset NFC settings In Settings menu → Connections & Sharing → NFC tap the three dots in the upper right corner and select Reset Settings.
3. Check the location of the NFC antenna on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the NFC chip is at the top of the back cover (near the camera).
4. Update the module firmware NFC In rare cases, flashing the chip through Engineer Mode helps. To do this, type in the dialer code ##3644633##, go to the phone number. NFC → Firmware Update and Follow the Instructions.

If the terminal is still unresponsive, try restarting the phone or temporarily disabling the case (some models block the NFC signal).

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On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, SberPay payments only work when the screen is unlocked. Unlike the new Xiaomi models, there is no support for locked-in payment.

Comparison of SberPay with other payment systems on Redmi Note 8 Pro

If SberPay is so hard to set up, perhaps it's worth considering alternatives?In the table below, compare the contactless payment options available for the Redmi Note 8 Pro:

As you can see from the table, SberPay is not the only option, but one of the most profitable (no commissions and with high speed).If you don’t want to mess with the settings, Mir Pay will be a worthy alternative, and for those who are ready to experiment, Google Pay with Magisk will be suitable.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even after a successful connection, users encounter errors, and here are the most common ones and how to fix them:

• 🔸 Error: "Device not certified" Solution: Use Magisk with Universal SafetyNet Fix module or link card via Mir Pay.
• 🔸 Mistake: "NFC-chip not responding Solution: Reboot phone, reset settings NFC Update the module’s firmware through Engineer Mode.
• 🔸 Error: "Payment rejected by the bank" Solution: Check the limits on contactless payments in the personal account of Sberbank or call support on 900.
• 🔸 Error: "SberBank Online App has stopped" Solution: Clear the app cache in settings (Settings) → Annexes → Sberbank Online → Warehouse → Clear the cache).

⚠️ Note: If you use dual applications (cloning through Dual Apps) MIUI), SberPay won't work. Remove the clone and log in to the original app.

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