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QR Codes vs. iPhone 14

My new iPhone 14 will not scan the QR code on lottery scratch ticket to submit for a 2nd chance. The camera won’t focus and goes blurry. My iPhone 13 did not do this. Disappointing.

Posted on Sep 24, 2022 2:41 PM

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Sep 26, 2022 3:16 PM in response to Jdhay62

Jdhay62,


For help with scanning QR codes, test changing the zoom or pulling further away from the image. The steps below found in the article here can also assist: Scan a QR code with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


"How to scan a QR code with the Camera app 

  1. Open the Camera app from the Home Screen, Control Center, or Lock Screen.
  2. Select the rear facing camera. Hold your device so that the QR code appears in the viewfinder in the Camera app. Your device recognizes the QR code and shows a notification.
  3. Tap the notification to open the link associated with the QR code.


iPhone screen showing how to scan a QR code"


You can also test using the code scanner from the Control Center using the steps here: Scan a QR code with your iPhone camera

The steps here can also assist: If the camera or flash on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch isn't working - Apple Support


Cheers.



QR Codes vs. iPhone 14

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