qr scan on new samsung android won't (screen, work, camera)

[MrRational]

well, it won't for me.


I can take pictures of it (on the flat screen) all day long but nothing else happens.
what am I doing wrong?
thanks.

[jiminnm]

I have a moto android. It functions as described on this page.


https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-scan-a-qr-code/

[MrRational]

Originally Posted by jiminnm

I have a moto android. It functions as described on this page.

Thank you. That was very helpful.


It says: Tap the notification that pops up to open the link.
(You will need to be connected to the internet to do this.)


I'm using a smart phone but not planning to keep it so I haven't done much in set up.
(look for the next thread with those Q's)

[jiminnm]

Originally Posted by MrRational

I'm using a smart phone but not planning to keep it so I haven't done much in set up. (look for the next thread with those Q's)

My phone has android version 11, and the QR reader is part of the software. So, no set up required.

[Peregrine]

Many Android phone have it built into the camera.
Knowing what phone you have would be helpful.

[clevergirl67]

When it works, you will feel the phone vibrate and you'll see a tiny yellow part of the link that you have to press. It's not great for older eyes.