First of all, you must be clear that it is a QR code. QR codes are codes that contain information that can be read by a camera, QR codes are two-dimensional, that is, it is necessary for the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE camera to read both the width and the height of the QR code and can contain more information than a barcode (one-dimensional).
QR codes are often used to open a web address from a mobile device such as the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE using its 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro), 1/5.0", 1.12µm, AF camera or if used with a specific application, it can offer information about a product, service or serve to authenticate a user.
In the 11 Lite 5G NE you can read or scan QR codes without having to download any application since the code reader is included in the software of the camera.
Content guide:
Estimated time: 2 minutes.
1- First step:
To read or capture a QR code from your Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, use the “Camera” app that is included, from the home screen or from the applications menu look for the icon of a photo camera and open the application.
2- Second step:
From the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE camera application, make sure that you are using the 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro), 1/5.0", 1.12µm, AF rear camera and point it at the QR code that you want to read trying to make it appear correctly focused and content within the yellow square or at least within the viewing space , that is, you cannot bring the camera too close to avoid the code being cut off.
The QR code must be able to be seen in its entirety on the screen of the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, the code does not have up or down, so it does not matter from which angle you approach it.
In the lower right corner of the camera image a QR icon will appear indicating that the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE has recognized a valid QR code. Click on that icon to open the available options.
3- Third step:
In the event that the QR code is a web address, the visible address and a button will appear at the bottom of the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE screen to open that web address. Click on "Go to the web" to open that web page.
With these simple steps you have learned to read QR codes from your Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. Most QR codes are used to open websites, either to see the menu of a restaurant or to access a discount code or offer.
If the above methods are not available on your Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, it may be due to a different version of the operating system (11 Lite 5G NE comes from the factory with the Android 11, MIUI 12.5 operating system) or Xiaomi's customization layer (MIUI), you will need to download a specific application to read QR codes. Google Lens is an example of a very useful and versatile app to read QR codes and perform many more functions.
Your Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE do not have Google Play or Mi Store?
Check the following article to learn how to install applications without Google Play from alternative stores and how to install Google Play if your 11 Lite 5G NE does not have it incorporated Google Play alternatives.
You can download an application to scan QR codes from the Google Play Store application store or from the Xiaomi Mi Store, you must have both application stores on your 11 Lite 5G NE or at least one of them.
From the application store search engine, search for “QR” and several applications will appear. We recommend that you download the applications with the highest number of positive evaluations and read the user comments before choosing an application.
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