QR code accessibility issue

lot of good info provided by brbo, just wanted to add using the QR reader from Control Center auto-launches whatever you scan. So you don't need to tap on the screen.

Also, while replying in another thread, I recently played with the newer functionality in the camera app myself..

When I use the camera app to identify a QR code, yes, when the code is not in the frame, it appears that the ability to reference it has disappeared.. but it hasn't!

I noticed when a QR code is recognized, a little yellow icon appears in the lower right of the cameras field of view. It stays there for ~5 seconds or so. that little icon is remembering the code and presents a menu with options for you.. most likely similar to what you were used to in iOS 14.. and in a better area to reach and tap when you are one-handing your device!

Hi tzubairi,

Welcome to the Apple Community.

Sorry I don't know of a way to hold the QR code, or the link it provides, on the screen longer, for you to tap.

(Guess it would be great if the link would just activate automatically!)

Wondering if the same difficulty happens

• in the iPhone Camera,
• Rear Camera, and
• using the Code Scanner via Control Centre.

and whether one of those options will work better for you.

Eg: Apple's support article:

Scan a QR code with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Says: Select the REAR facing camera

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208843

while:

"Scan a QR code with the iPhone camera".

Says you can:

(Open the Code Scanner from Control Center

1. Go to Settings  > Control Center, then tap  next to Code Scanner.
2. Open Control Center, tap the Code Scanner, then position iPhone so that the code appears on the screen.)

Complete article:

Edit Control Centre on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

Says: You can customise Control Centre by adding controls fo

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For more ideas:

Another article:

"Customize accessibility settings for specific apps on iPhone"

Says:

"You can choose different display and motion settings for certain apps, the Home Screen, and Settings.

To change the settings for an app

1. Go to Settings  > Accessibility > Per-App Settings.
2. Tap Add App, then choose an app, Home Screen, or Settings.
3. Tap the app or Home Screen, then adjust the settings."

(The complete article: https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/iphone/iph1f48544ab/ios )

Or

Customize iPhone for motion sensitivities

https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/iphone/iph1f48544ab/ios

About the Accessibility Shortcut for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT204390

Hope there is something helpful you here.

Oops

Seems one of the links dropped out:

Edit Control Centre on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

You can customise Control Centre by adding controls for apps, settings and features 

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT211812

Apologies :-)

Thank you Chris0107,

Very grateful for the info. you have provided here!

Cheers :-)