You have probably already been able to observe these small square diagrams that we see more and more on advertising posters, on newspapers, on TV… If this is all new to you, however, you do not know exactly what this is all about. corresponds and how to use it, fear not, you are not the only one. Therefore, today we will teach you how to scan a QR code on your Google Pixel 4 XL?

In this context, first of all, we will teach you in detail the interest and the principle of this code. And, secondly, the different ways to read a QR code on your Google Pixel 4 XL.

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How does a QR code work on a Google Pixel 4 XL?

Before detailing how to decipher them, it seemed essential to us to take a little moment to teach you in detail what is the origin of these famous QR codes, what their role is and how they work. As a result, they will have no more secrets for you and you can put them to good use.

The acronym QR code actually comes from English Quick Response Code , these graphic diagrams are now popular for some time however have only become democratized for some time, it is therefore quite logical if you have ever missed this new language until now. It is actually a code that will be read by the camera of your Google Pixel 4 XL and which will refer you generally to a website, as if you were clicking on a link. This will therefore save a lot of time and simplify for the brands or other entities that use them the engagement of the people who view them.

To put it more simply, thanks to a small software, we copy / paste the link to which we want to refer and we produce a unique QR code that will correspond to this link, we can after that position it on any medium.

The technique to scan a QR code on your Google Pixel 4 XL?

We now move on to the practical part of this article, you will be able to discover the different ways to read a QR Code or Flash code on your Google Pixel 4 XL? Firstly, directly from your mobile phone, without downloading a third-party application, then through a specific application if your mobile phone is not able to do so.

How to scan a QR code directly from the camera of your Google Pixel 4 XL?

First of the possibilities, and the simplest. As we explained to you, for some time this language is democratized and becomes more and more present. It was therefore obvious that Google integrated it into its operating system. For the most part, you will therefore have a feature directly on your Google Pixel 4 XL which will allow you to scan a Flash Code. You will only have to very easily implement these basic instructions:

  • Determine the QR Code you want to scan
  • Open the “Camera” application of your Google Pixel 4 XL
  • Aim for the Flash Code and wait a few moments, you will either automatically have a proposal to open the link, or a proposal to scan the QR code
  • Accept the request and access your content

The technique to scan a QR code with an application?

If, however, for you, this function does not exist on your Google Pixel 4 XL, it is probably that your version of Android is too old, do not worry, there are a large number of applications that support this operation. simple. In addition, the vast majority are free, obviously, which says free also means advertisements… However, they are generally not too invasive, and QR codes are not used all day long either. We decided to present the application to you QR code reader and scanner , free and practical application which will give you the possibility of even scanning bar codes and keeping the history of your scans:

  • Download and install application on your Google Pixel 4 XL
  • Open the app and accept access to the camera so that it can scan the codes
  • Position your Google Pixel 4 XL in front of the QR Code you want to scan and click on "Scan" at the bottom left of the screen
  • Access your content

If you ever want as many tutorials as possible to become the absolute master of the Google Pixel 4 XL, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: Google Pixel 4 XL.