How to Scan QR Code on Your Phone

QR codes can be used for a lot of things - website links, coupons, tickets, and contact information, just to name a few - and scanning them using your mobile phone couldn't be easier.

There is a little different between iOS device and Android device. Different OS, different QR code scanner App. First let me introduce what's is QR code?

QR Codes is two-dimensional barcodes. QR stands for Quick Response which refers to the instant information access hidden in the Code. They are customizable, both in function and design, and are the best channel for connecting traditional print media with any interactive online content.

Now many apps has the "scanning" functions, for example, webchat, facebook, twitter etc. They integrate scanning capabilities. You just need to open your app, and let it vist your camera. It can recognize the QR code fast and accurately.

3 Steps to Scan QR Code on Your Phone

Step 1: Open up the Camera App
Open the camera app either from the lock screen or tapping on the icon from your home screen. The camera app has built-in QR code scanning capabilities, so there is no need to download a separate scanning app.

Step 2: Position your phone so the QR code appear in the digital viewfinder
The camera app should automatically recognize the QR code. Of course, the right distance and angle can help. The QR code doesn't need to fill the entire screen, but all four corners should be visible. You just need to make sure you have mobile signal or you're connected to Wi-Fi.



Step 3: Launch the Code
Your phone will not automatically initiate the QR code activity. Instead, a notification bar will pop up at the top of the screen, showing that the QR has been understood, usually with a handy brief description of what the QR code will do – like opening a specific web page. If you believe that the QR code is safe, tap on the notification bar to launch the code activity.

QR code is very convenient for us, we don't need to take cash everyday. Just scan the QR code to finish the payment. It is widely used in retail store, fruit store, small supermarket. In china, 90% people scan QR code with their phone to finish the payment. No one carries cash now. There are many devices can read QR code, Rakinda is a professional barcode scanner manufacturer, you can find all types QR code readers, like embedded, fixed, desktop, handheld and more.

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