How to scan a QR code from my Android or iPhone mobile phone?

Today we will see how to scan a QR code from my android phone or iPhone. QR Codes can make a lot of things easier for us. Without going any further, we even use them to always access WhatsApp Web.

I QR codes they are becoming more and more popular as time goes by. We cannot deny the enormous comfort that these can grant us. Therefore, it is important to know how to read them from Android or iPhone.



So we will see in this tutorial detailed how to scan any QR code regardless of the operating system you have on your mobile device.


The first thing you will need to do is check if your device supports QR code scanning. Most phones today are. However, if your mobile is several years old, it is best to check it.

If you wish, you can check it directly with WhatsApp Web, then enter WhatsApp from your mobile. In the upper right corner of the screen you can see three dots, click on them and you will see a menu where you will have to click on » Web WhatsApp «.

Then point the camera at the QR code that appears on the site we entered earlier and that's it. If it works, your device supports QR code scanning.

How to scan a QR code from my Android or iPhone mobile phone?

How to scan QR code on Android

  • First we will have to download the Google Assistant application from the Play Store in case you have not downloaded it.
  • Once open we will have to click on the icon that appears in the center, on the left side.
  • If this is the first time we use it, it will ask us for certain permissions, you have to accept in order to use Assistant.
  • Now focus on QR code you want to read and press the magnifying glass icon at the bottom.
  • A pop-up window appears with the results.

If you want to read articles you can move the icons from the bottom right and select the one that has the shape of a " Cart ". You can also use it to focus on different dishes in case you don't recognize them or don't know how they are called to search in Google.




The icons on the left side of the Assistant are also extremely useful, as we can use them for translate text by simply pointing it with the camera or to copy paragraphs, etc. So it is extremely useful.

How to scan a QR code from my Android or iPhone mobile phone?

How to scan QR code on iPhone

  • In the case of the iPhone, these carry natively the ability to read QR codes. So what you should do is open your mobile camera directly.
  • For those with iOS 12 or higher, from the control panel they have a QR code reader.
  • Now what you need to do is point the camera at the QR code. Make sure it is clear and not too far from the device.
  • Obviously the activity does not start automatically. A small notification appears in the top bar of the screen where it will show you a small information related to said QR code and the option to open it if you wish.
  • This is for security reasons. So, if you're sure it's a good idea to open this code, you can click the notification.

As you can see both on iOS and Android, it is extremely easy to read a QR code. In the case of Assistant, it can also be used for several very useful things.




Likewise, if you have any kind of doubt about it, you can leave it in the comments that you will find a little further down.


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