You may have already spotted these small square diagrams which are integrated more and more on advertising posters, on magazines, on TV… In the event that you have already heard of them, however, that you do not know exactly what to do with them. what it is and how to use it, do not panic, many people are in your case. That's why, in this article we will teach you how to scan a QR code on your XIAOMI Mi 8?
For that, first of all, we will teach you in detail the interest and the functioning of this code. And, subsequently, the different ways to read a QR code on your XIAOMI Mi 8.
How does a QR code work on a XIAOMI Mi 8?
Before moving on to the practical part, it seemed essential to us to devote a few lines to teach you in detail what is the origin of these famous QR codes, what is their interest and how they work. Therefore, 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 graphical diagrams have now been popular for a few years now, however, have only been used extensively for some time, so it makes perfect sense if you have so far missed out on this new language. It is actually a code that will be decrypted by the camera of your XIAOMI Mi 8 and which will refer you in most cases to a website, as if you were clicking on a link. This will thus save a lot of time and simplify for the brands or other entities that use them the engagement of the people who view them.
If we summarize, 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 then integrate it on any medium.
How to read a QR code on your XIAOMI Mi 8?
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 XIAOMI Mi 8? First, directly from your mobile phone, without downloading a third-party application, then using a dedicated 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 XIAOMI Mi 8?
The first of the possibilities, 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 obvious that Google integrated it into its operating system. For the most part, you will therefore have a function directly on your XIAOMI Mi 8 which will allow you to scan a Flash Code. You just have to implement these basic instructions:
- Determine the QR Code you want to read
- Open the “Camera” application of your XIAOMI Mi 8
- Aim for the Flash Code and wait a few moments, 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 to read a QR code using an application?
In the event that unfortunately for you, this feature does not exist on your XIAOMI Mi 8, it is surely that your version of Android is too old, no worries, there are a lot of applications that manage this simple operation. They are also for the most part free, inevitably, which says free also means advertisements ... However, they are usually not too invasive, and QR codes are not used all day long either. We have chosen to reveal the application to you 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 XIAOMI Mi 8
- Open the app and accept access to the camera so that it can scan the codes
- Place your XIAOMI Mi 8 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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