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My phone will not open the link for QR code scanned

Phone will not open link when I scan a QR code with my camera

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 13, 2021 10:14 AM

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Posted on Mar 15, 2021 11:02 AM

Hello cathyfromlucas,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities! We understand you are experiencing some troubles trying to scan a QR code using your iPhone. We are happy to help provide some guidance.


To start, we want to make sure that your iPhone is up to date with the latest iOS version. Take a look to see if there are any available iOS updates in Settings > General > Software Update:


Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Once you've updated, or confirmed the device is on the most recent iOS version, try opening the Camera app and focus the QR code in the center of the viewfinder on screen to see if it registers properly:


Scan a QR code with the iPhone camera


If the issue continues, we'd like to ask some additional questions to get a better understanding of the issue.


  • Have you been able to scan QR codes properly in the past, or is this the first time you are trying?
  • When you scan a QR code, does a link appear on the screen, or is the device not registering the QR code at all?
  • If the QR code does register and a link appears, what happens when you try opening it? Do you get any sort of error messages on screen?


Keep us updated on how it goes or if you have any questions. We hope this information helps.


Cheers.

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Mar 15, 2021 11:02 AM in response to cathyfromlucas

Hello cathyfromlucas,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities! We understand you are experiencing some troubles trying to scan a QR code using your iPhone. We are happy to help provide some guidance.


To start, we want to make sure that your iPhone is up to date with the latest iOS version. Take a look to see if there are any available iOS updates in Settings > General > Software Update:


Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Once you've updated, or confirmed the device is on the most recent iOS version, try opening the Camera app and focus the QR code in the center of the viewfinder on screen to see if it registers properly:


Scan a QR code with the iPhone camera


If the issue continues, we'd like to ask some additional questions to get a better understanding of the issue.


  • Have you been able to scan QR codes properly in the past, or is this the first time you are trying?
  • When you scan a QR code, does a link appear on the screen, or is the device not registering the QR code at all?
  • If the QR code does register and a link appears, what happens when you try opening it? Do you get any sort of error messages on screen?


Keep us updated on how it goes or if you have any questions. We hope this information helps.


Cheers.

My phone will not open the link for QR code scanned

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