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QR codes can be used for a variety of purposes, such as: Opening websites, downloading apps, signing in to websites, making payments, adding contacts to your phone, and Sharing information. To scan QR codes like wifi QR codes with your iPhone, here are two methods for your reference.

1. Use the Code Scanner app
- Open the Code Scanner app.
- Point your iPhone’s camera at the QR code.
- The QR code will be scanned and the information contained in it will be displayed.
- Tap the link or app associated with the QR code to open it.
2. Use the Camera app
- Open the Camera app.
- Point your iPhone’s camera at the QR code.
- A notification will appear with the information contained in the QR code.
- Tap the notification to open the link or app associated with the QR code.
Tips: Make sure the ‘Scan QR Codes’ option was turned on while using the camera app. You can check out by following: Open ‘setting’ app on your phone –>> Find ‘Camera’ option and tap it –>> Then you’ll see the ‘Scan QR Codes’ option, check out if it was turned on.
To scan QR codes from photo album
There are a few ways to scan a QR code from a photo album on an iPhone. Here are two popular methods:
Method 1: Use the Google Photos app
- Open the Google Photos app.
- Find the photo that contains the QR code.
- Tap on the photo to open it fullscreen.
- Tap on the Lens icon at the bottom of the screen.
- The QR code will be scanned and the information it contains will be displayed.
Method 2: Use a third-party QR code scanner app
- Download a QR code scanner app from the App Store.
- Open the QR code scanner app.
- Tap photo album option on the scanner app, choose the photo that contains the QR code.
- The QR code will be scanned and the information it contains will be displayed.
Here are some additional tips for scanning QR codes from photos on an iPhone:
- Make sure that the QR code is in focus.
- If the QR code is too small, you can zoom in on it using the Photos app’s zoom feature or the QR code scanner app’s zoom feature.
- If the QR code is not being scanned, try moving your iPhone closer to the QR code.
- If you are still having trouble scanning the QR code, try restarting your iPhone.
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