How to download the free digital certificate with a Xiaomi mobile: you only need the DNI

It is now very simple to request the digital certificate with the use of the DNIe a few days ago, since the application of the National Mint and Stamp Factory has been updated with a new feature that saves 2 .99 dollars that the identification of the person costs. video. NOW, From a Xiaomi, Redmi or Pocophone mobile it’s very easy to download and have this certificate of great value for many procedures.

Xiaomi phones have their own custom layer, now known as HyperOS, which somehow change how you access settings and the installation of the digital certificate, even if your request is made in the same way as on other Android or iPhone phones.

The new update of the FNMT Digital Certificate application allows scan the DNIe chip using the NFC of the same mobile. Its objective is to extract the data to verify the identity of the person via the application and thus request the certificate for immediate download. This alternative is free and allows you to switch from video identification, which costs 2.99 dollars plus VAT.

Steps to follow

This application allows you to obtain the digital certificate in order to proceed to install some very important apps like MiDGT, which already functions as a substitute for a driving license, or Citizen Folder, an application for accessing public administrations and thus renewing passports, accessing medical history or even downloading professional life. Here are the steps:

• It can be downloaded from the FNMT Digital Certificate application from the Google Play Store and is installed on the Xiaomi mobile.
• Now the application starts and three options appear: choose the first one, precisely Request a digital certificate.
• The next screen shows the options available for the request. DNIe reading is chosen.
• The terms and conditions must be accepted and you just need to enter the email with which the emails will be received.

The next thing is to have the envelope that was received when renewing the DNI. Inside you will find the PIN code which you will be asked for below. As it may happen that years have passed since the request for renewal of the DNI, you can request the recovery of this PIN code from a National Police station using the blue machines. All the details are from their official website with the steps to follow to recover the PIN.

• After entering the email, the next step is enter the CAN of the DNIe (just the number at the bottom next to the signature).
• Now it’s time enter PIN code who was renewed in the National Police or who was in the envelope.
• The DNI is placed on a surface and the mobile phone just above to request reading of the chip by clicking on the ‘Read DNIe’ button (you must ensure that the NFC is connected from the smartphone connection settings).

How to install the certificate on a Xiaomi mobile

If all steps have been followed, now The digital certificate will have been downloaded in a .p12 format file. The next step is to install the digital certificate on the Xiaomi mobile (also valid for any POCO or Redmi). Here are some simple steps explained below:

• You have to go to the settings of the Xiaomi mobile.
• Now let’s move on to the next section: Fingerprints, facial data and screen lock.
• The next thing is to press on Privacy then on More settings.
• Now in Encryption and Credentials, and click on Install Certificate.
• From File Explorer, navigate to the downloads folder (or wherever files are usually downloaded) and the digital certificate is selected.
• This generally includes the person’s last name, first name and identity document.
• Is already installed.

The certificate is already on the Xiaomi mobile to proceed with the installation of some of the most important applications to carry out procedures that until recently required going through public administrations so that we can identify ourselves personally. From EL ESPAÑOL – El Androide Libre MiDGT is recommendedwhich with a widget can display the driving license, or My Citizen File, which now allows you to consult the history of the municipalities of residence, the status of high-level athlete, to download the registration certificate or to personalize alerts of the calendar.

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