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Phone will not scan a QR code
Open Camera or a QR scanner, place the code in even light and hold steady. Do not open an unknown link just because it appears.
Updated 19 August 2026
Quick checklist
- Clean the lens and use even light without glare.
- Keep the whole code in frame, straighten the phone and try a little farther away.
- On iPhone use Camera in Photo mode or Scan Code in Control Centre.
- On Android try Camera or Scan QR code in Quick Settings; support varies by model.
- Try another QR code to separate a damaged code from a phone issue.
- Do not open a link if its address or purpose is unclear.
The symptom narrows the cause
Scanning often fails because of light, focus, distance, angle or a damaged code. Android support differs by model.
| Camera shows no link | Keep the code fully in frame and try Scan Code. |
|---|---|
| Only one code fails | The code may be unclear, too small or expired. |
| Link points somewhere unexpected | Stop and check the address before opening. |
| Camera will not focus | Clean the lens, add light and change distance. |
Android
- Google notes that QR scanning with the default camera varies by device model.
- Try Scan QR code in Quick Settings or the phone's camera.
- Keep the phone close enough while avoiding reflections.
iPhone
- Apple says to use Camera in Photo mode and tap the link shown at the bottom.
- You can use Scan Code in Control Centre; add it if it is missing.
- The flashlight can help when the code is too dark.
What not to do
- Do not open a suspicious URL without checking the domain.
- Do not download a QR scanner from a random source.
- Do not scan through glare or with a shaking hand.
- Do not share ticket or login codes publicly.
Quick diagnosis: what changes?
Quick diagnosis: what changes?
Choose the closest situation. Your answer is neither sent nor stored.
When is help worthwhile?
If the camera focuses but no scanner recognises codes, JVS Tuki can separate lighting, app and camera causes.