You have probably already spotted these small square diagrams that we see more and more on promotional materials, in newspapers, on TV... If this is new to you, however, and you don't know exactly what it corresponds to and how to use it, rest assured, you are not alone. Therefore, today we are going to show you how to scan a QR code on your Samsung Galaxy S21?
To do this, first, we will show you in detail the interest and operation of this code. And, then, the different ways to read a QR code on your Samsung Galaxy S21.
How does a QR code work on a Samsung Galaxy S21?
Before explaining in detail how to use them, it seemed essential to us to devote a few lines to show you in detail where these famous QR codes come from, what their function is and how they work. Thus, they will have no more secrets for you and you will be able to use them with full knowledge of the facts.
The acronym QR code actually comes from English Quick Response Code , these graphic schemes have been popular for some time now, however, they have only been used massively for some time, so it is completely normal if you have so far missed out on this new language. It is actually a code that will be read by the camera of your Samsung Galaxy S21 and which will in most cases send you to a website, as if you clicked on a link. This will save a lot of time and make it easier for brands or other entities that use them to engage people who see them.
If we summarize, using a small 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 integrate it on any what support.
How to read a QR code on your Samsung Galaxy S21?
We now move on to the practical part of this tutorial, in which we will see the different ways to read a QR Code or Flash code on your Samsung Galaxy S21? First, directly from your phone, without downloading a third-party application, then using a dedicated application if your phone is not capable of it.
How to scan a QR code directly from the camera of your Samsung Galaxy S21?
First of the methods, and the easiest. As we explained to you, for some time this technology has been developing and becoming more and more present. It was therefore necessary for Google to integrate it into its operating system. You will suddenly, for the vast majority of you, directly have a function on your Samsung Galaxy S21 which allows you to scan a Flash Code. It will be enough for you in a very simple way to follow these basic instructions:
- Locate the QR Code you want to read
- Open the "Camera" application of your Samsung Galaxy S21
- 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
How to read a QR code using an application?
If, however, for you, this functionality is not integrated directly into your Samsung Galaxy S21, it is certainly that your version of Android is too old, do not worry, there are many applications that support this simple operation. . They are also for the most part free, of course, whoever says free also says advertisements… However, they are usually not too invasive, and we do not serve QR codes several times a day either. We have decided to unveil the application 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 S21
- Open the app and accept access to the camera so that it can scan the codes
- Position your Samsung Galaxy S21 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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