You may have already observed these small square diagrams which are integrated more and more on promotional materials, on magazines, on TV… If ever it is all new to you, however, you do not know exactly what this writing is. mystical and how to use them, do not panic, you are not the only one. This is the reason why today we will explain to you how to scan a QR code on your HUAWEI Mate 20?
To do this, first, we will explain in detail the purpose and operation of this code. And, secondly, the different ways to read a QR code on your HUAWEI Mate 20.
How does a QR code work on a HUAWEI Mate 20?
Before detailing how to decipher them, it seemed important to us to devote a few lines to explain in detail what is the origin of these famous QR codes, what is their function and how they work. Thus, they will have no more secrets for you and you can use them with full knowledge of the facts.
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, so it is quite normal if you have so far missed the phenomenon. It is actually a code that will be read by the camera of your HUAWEI Mate 20 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 make it easier for brands or other organizations that use them to engage the people who view them.
To put it simply, using a little software, we copy / paste the link to which we want to refer and we generate a unique QR code which will correspond to this link, we can then position it on any medium.
How to scan a QR code on your HUAWEI Mate 20?
We now move on to the practical part of this guide, in which we will see the different ways to read a QR Code or Flash code on your HUAWEI Mate 20? First of all, directly from your mobile phone, without downloading anything, then using a specific application in the event that your mobile phone is not capable of doing so.
How to scan a QR code directly from the camera of your HUAWEI Mate 20?
First of the possibilities, and the simplest. As we told you, in recent years this technology has been developing and becoming 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 function directly on your HUAWEI Mate 20 that will allow you to scan a Flash Code. You will only have to very easily implement these basic indications:
- Find the QR Code you want to scan
- Open the “Camera” application of your HUAWEI Mate 20
- Aim for the Flash Code and wait a few seconds, you will either directly have a proposal to open the link, or a proposal to scan the QR code
- Accept the request and access your content
How to scan a QR code using an application?
If, however, for you, this function is not integrated directly into your HUAWEI Mate 20, it is probably that your version of Android is too old, do not panic, there are a large number of applications that support this. simple procedure. In addition, most of them are free, inevitably, which says free also means advertisements ... However, they are most of the time not too invasive, and QR codes are not used all day long either. We have chosen to show you the application QR code reader and scanner , free and practical application that will even allow you to scan barcodes and keep your scan history:
- Download and install application on your HUAWEI Mate 20
- Open the app and accept access to the camera so that it can scan the codes
- Position your HUAWEI Mate 20 in front of the QR Code you want to scan and click on “Scan” at the bottom left of the screen
- Access your content
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