You have probably already spotted these small square diagrams which are integrated more and more on promotional supports, on newspapers, on television… If it is quite new for you however that you do not know precisely what this mystical writing is and how to use it, do not panic, you are not the only one. This is the reason why today we will show you how to scan a QR code on your Huawei P10?

To do this, first of all, we will show you in detail the interest and the functioning of this code. And, secondly, the different ways to read a QR code on your Huawei P10.

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How does a QR code work on a Huawei P10?

Before explaining to you in detail how to use them, it seemed important to us to devote a few lines to show you in detail where these famous QR codes come from, what their role is and how they work. Thus, they will have no more secrets for you and you can use them wisely.

The acronym QR code actually comes from English Quick Response Code , these graphical diagrams are now popular for some time however they have only been used extensively for some time, so it makes perfect sense if you have ever missed out on this new language so far. It is actually a code that will be decrypted by the camera of your Huawei P10 and which will refer you most of the time to a website, as if you were clicking on a link. This will suddenly save a lot of time and simplify for brands or other organizations that use it the engagement of people who see them pass.

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 after that position it on any medium.

How to read a QR code on your Huawei P10?

We now move on to the practical part of this guide, in which we will discover the different ways to read a QR Code or Flash code on your Huawei P10? For starters, directly from your mobile phone, without downloading a third-party application, then using a dedicated application if your mobile phone is not able to do it basic.

How to read a QR code directly from the camera of your Huawei P10?

First of the methods, and the easiest. As we told you, this language has been democratizing for some time and is becoming more and more present. It was therefore logical that Google integrated it into its operating system. For the vast majority of you, therefore, you will have a function directly on your Huawei P10 that will allow you to scan a Flash Code. It will be very easy for you to implement these basic instructions:

  • Locate the QR Code you want to read
  • Open the “Camera” application on your Huawei P10
  • 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 do I read a QR code using an application?

If unfortunately for you, this functionality is not integrated directly into your Huawei P10, it is certainly that your version of Android is too old, do not panic, there are many applications that manage this simple operation. In addition, the vast majority are free, inevitably, which says free also means advertisements ... However, they are usually not too invasive, and QR codes are not used several times a day either. We decided to show you the app QR code reader and scanner , free and practical application that will even allow you to scan bar codes and have the history of your scans:

  • Download and install application on your Huawei P10
  • Open the app and accept access to the camera so that it can scan the codes
  • Place your Huawei P10 in front of the QR Code you want to read and click on "Scan" at the bottom left of the screen
  • Access your content

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