You have probably already noticed these small square diagrams that we see more and more on promotional materials, on magazines, on TV ... If you've ever heard of it but don't know exactly what it means and how to use them, fear not, 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 Samsung Galaxy A5?
To do this, first, we will explain in detail the purpose and principle of this code. And, secondly, the different ways to read a QR code on your Samsung Galaxy A5.
How does a QR code work on a Samsung Galaxy A5?
Before moving on to the practical part, it seemed essential to us to devote a few lines to explain in detail what is the origin of these famous QR codes, what is their interest and how they work. As a result, 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 schemes are now popular for a few years but have only been used extensively for some time, so it is quite normal if you have so far missed this new language. It is actually a code that will be read by the camera of your Samsung Galaxy A5 and which will refer you most often 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 them the engagement of people who view them.
In short, by using 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.
How to read a QR code on your Samsung Galaxy A5?
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 Samsung Galaxy A5? First of all, directly from your phone, without downloading anything, then by using a dedicated application in the event that your phone is not capable of doing so.
How to scan a QR code directly from the camera of your Samsung Galaxy A5?
First and easiest way to do it. As we explained to you, this technology 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 most part, you will therefore have a function directly on your Samsung Galaxy A5 which gives you the possibility of scanning a Flash Code. It will be enough for you in a very simple way to follow these basic indications:
- Determine the QR Code you want to read
- Open the “Camera” application on your Samsung Galaxy A5
- Aim for the Flash Code and wait a few moments, 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
The technique to read a QR code using an application?
If ever unfortunately for you, this feature is not integrated directly into your Samsung Galaxy A5 it is certainly that your version of Android is too old, do not worry, there are many applications that handle this simple procedure. . In addition, most of them are free, obviously, which says free also means advertisements… Nevertheless, they are generally not too invasive, and we do not use QR codes all day long either. We have decided to reveal 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 having the history of your scans:
- Download and install application on your Samsung Galaxy A5
- Open the app and accept access to the camera so that it can scan the codes
- Position your Samsung Galaxy A5 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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