You may have already observed these small square diagrams which are integrated more and more on promotional materials, on newspapers, on TV… In the event that you have already heard of them but do not know exactly what it fits and how to use them, don't panic, you are not the only one. That is why, in this article we will explain to you how to scan a QR code on your OnePlus 6?
To begin with, we will explain in detail the interest and the functioning of this code. And, secondly, the different ways to read a QR code on your OnePlus 6.
How does a QR code work on a OnePlus 6?
Before detailing how to decipher them, it seemed essential to us to take a few moments to explain in detail what is the origin of these famous QR codes, what their function is and how they work. Suddenly, 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 several years but have only become democratized for some time, it is therefore quite logical if you have ever missed this new language so far. It is actually a code that will be read by the camera of your OnePlus 6 and which will refer you in most cases to a website, as if you were clicking on a link. This will suddenly save a lot of time and facilitate for brands or other entities that use it the engagement of people who see them pass.
If we summarize, by using a small software, we copy / paste the link to which we want to refer and we produce a unique QR code which will correspond to this link, we can then position it on any medium.
How to read a QR code on your OnePlus 6?
We now move on to the practical part of this article, in which we will see the different ways to read a QR Code or Flash code on your OnePlus 6? To begin with, directly from your phone, without downloading anything, then going through a specific application if your phone is not able to do so natively.
How to read a QR code directly from the camera of your OnePlus 6?
First of the methods, and the easiest. As we explained to you, for some time this language is democratized and becomes more and more present. It was therefore logical that Google integrated it into its operating system. As a result, for the vast majority of you, you will have a feature directly on your OnePlus 6 that allows you to scan a Flash Code. You just need to implement these basic indications:
- Determine the QR Code you want to read
- Open the “Camera” application on your OnePlus 6
- Aim for the Flash Code and wait a few seconds, 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
How do I read a QR code using an application?
If unfortunately for you, this functionality does not exist on your OnePlus 6, it is certainly that your version of Android is too old, no worries, there are a lot of applications that manage this simple procedure. In addition, most of them are free, of course, which says free also means advertisements… However, in most cases they are not too invasive, and QR codes are not used all day long either. We decided to show you the app 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 OnePlus 6
- Open the app and accept access to the camera so that it can scan the codes
- Place your OnePlus 6 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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