How to Scan a QR Code Displayed on Your Phone's Screen: A Simple Guide
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Briley Kenney
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Summary
This article explains a simple trick for scanning QR codes that appear on your phone's screen. Instead of trying to use the camera to scan the code (which creates a mirror/reflection issue), the solution is to take a screenshot of the QR code, then use your phone's photo gallery or QR scanner app to scan the code from the saved image. The article walks through the step-by-step process for both iPhone and Android devices, noting that most modern phones can scan QR codes directly from the photos app without needing a third-party scanner.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledQR codes, short for Quick-Response codes, are pretty neat.
You scan the code using your...
Simply tap and hold.
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