Scanning QR codes on iPhone using screenshots

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Scanning QR codes on iPhone using screenshots

I have had QR codes sent to my iPhone to access info/data on more than one occasion, but how am I supposed to scan a code thats on my phone WITH THAT VERY SAME PHONE?!? Maybe screenshot? But then how can it be read/processed?

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iPhone 12, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 4, 2025 1:30 AM

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Alancito

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Feb 4, 2025 1:38 AM in response to BrownEagle420

BrownEagle ~ You can 'scan' a QR code present on your own iPhone. It is enabled by Apple's Live Text feature in iOS 15 and later. The sequence of images below shows Live Text in the Photos app 'scanning' a QR code containing a phone number. Here are the steps:

In Photos app, browse to an image of a QR code.
A grey Live Text icon should automatically appear in the lower right corner.
Tap it to turn on Live Text – the icon will turn blue.
Tap the QR code.
Options will appear for using the phone number embedded in the QR code.

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Feb 4, 2025 3:00 AM in response to Alancito

Appreciate the speedy response. Thank you also for the guidance and support. I will attempt to resolve issue through steps provided.

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