How to scan. QR-Xiaomi phone code: all ways of 2026

QR-Codes have become an integral part of everyday life, from paying for purchases to logging into Wi-Fi networks. – Xiaomi smartphone owners (including Redmi models and Wi-Fi users) POCO) They can scan them in two taps, if they know where to look for the functions they want. MIUI It is regularly updated and in new versions (for example, in the, MIUI 15 based on Android 14) the location of options may change.

In this article - current methods of scanning QR-codes on Xiaomi without installing unnecessary applications, taking into account the features of firmware 2023-2026. We’ll take a look at the built-in tools (including hidden camera features), compare them to Google’s solutions, and show you how to get around common bugs – for example, when the phone doesn’t recognize the code due to poor lighting or a damaged pixel on the screen.

1. scanning QR through a standard Xiaomi camera

The fastest way is to use the camera’s built-in software. QR recognition works on all Xiaomi models starting with the Redmi Note 7 (2019) and later, but its activation has changed in MIUI 14/15.

To scan the code:

1. Open the Camera app (the icon on the home screen or menu).
2. Switch to Photo Mode (if another one has been selected, such as Video or Portrait).
3. Point the lens at QR-code so that it fits fully in the viewfinder. 10 to 30 cm.
4. Wait for the notification to appear with a suggestion to click on the link (usually a yellow frame around the code appears).
5. Tap the notification to open the contents of the code in the browser or other application.

Important: If the feature doesn't work, check the camera settings. In some regional versions of MIUI, QR recognition is disabled by default.

1. Open the camera → press the gear (Settings).
2. Scroll down to the section Additional.
3. Activate the Scan Switch QR-code.

Make sure the camera is clean (no lens stains)

QR-code is not dented or blurred

Lighting uniform (without glare)

Scanning function is enabled in the camera settings-->

On the POCO X5, Redmi Note 12 and later, recognition works even in Document mode – this is convenient for scanning codes on paper media (for example, checks or tickets).

2.Using Google Lens to scan QR

If the camera’s built-in feature doesn’t work (for example, due to old firmware or hardware limitations), use Google Lens. This app is pre-installed on most Xiaomi smartphones with Google services (except for the Chinese versions without GMS).

Instructions:

• 📷 Open the Google app (the icon with the letter "G") or Google Lens (if there is a separate shortcut).
• 🔍 In the search bar, click on the Lens icon (stylized camera) or select the Lens tab at the bottom of the screen.
• 🎯 Put the camera on QR-Google Lens automatically recognizes it and displays content (link, text or contact).
• 🔗 Tap the prompt that appears to click on the link or copy the data.

A feature for Xiaomi: on some models (such as the Xiaomi 13T), Google Lens may conflict with the built-in scan function. In this case, before using Lens, temporarily turn off QR recognition in the camera settings.

Google Lens recognizes even partially damaged codes (such as those with spots or scratches) and supports dynamic QRs (those that change content when re-scanned).

Xiaomi's built-in camera

Google Lens.

Third-party applications (e.g. QR Scanner)

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3. Third-party applications for scanning QR

If standard methods do not work (for example, on devices without Google services or with custom firmware), install a specialized application. MIUI We recommend the following:

When choosing an application, pay attention to:

• 🔒 Privacy Policy – some scanners send data to servers.
• 📥 Size APK — for devices with low memory capacity (for example, Redmi) A1) Easy options up to 10 MB are suitable.
• 🔄 Support MIUI — Check out Xiaomi user reviews on Google Play.

⚠️ Attention: Don't scan. QR-codes from unreliable sources (such as street stickers or messages from unknown senders) may mask phishing links. URL before switching – especially if the code offers a “win” or a “free gift".

4. scanning QR from the screen of another device

Sometimes you need to scan the code that is displayed on another phone, tablet or monitor, in which case the standard Xiaomi camera may fail due to the flickering of the screen.

• 📺 Reduce the brightness of the screen of the device you are scanning from (the flickering will be less noticeable).
• 🔄 Use Photo mode in Xiaomi’s camera, not Video – it captures static objects better.
• 📱 Manual focusing applications (like NeoReader) often perform better than built-in tools.

If the code is on a computer screen, try:

1. Take a screenshot of the code and save it as an image.
2. Send the file to your phone (for example, via Mi Cloud or Telegram).
3. Open the image in the gallery and click Share → Scan QR (available in MIUI 14+).

5. Solving QR scanning problems

If Xiaomi phone doesn’t recognize the code, check the following points:

Xiaomi’s infrared camera models (such as the Xiaomi Mi 10 or POCO F3) sometimes have a bug when the main camera “can’t see” the QR, and the secondary (wide-angle) camera recognizes.

1. Open the camera and switch to a wide-angle lens (0.6x icon).
2. Point to the code and wait for the recognition.

⚠️ Note: On custom firmware devices (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience) built-in scanning QR It may not work due to the lack of proprietary Xiaomi libraries.In this case, use Google Lens or third-party scanners.

Alternative methods: without a camera

If your phone’s camera is broken or you prefer not to use it for other reasons, there are workarounds:

• 🖥️ Computer scanning: Take a photo of the code with another device, send a photo to Xiaomi, and use a scanner app to recognize from the image (e.g., take a photo of the code with another device, QR Code Reader by Scan).
• 📎 Manual data entry: If QR It contains text (like a Wi-Fi password) and you can enter it manually. Use online decoders like ZXing Decoder to do this).
• 🤖 Voice assistants: Google Assistant can scan QR The command is "OK, Google, scan." QR-code".

For owners of Xiaomi with NFC (For example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi K60) There is an experimental way to scan codes on physical media (for example, plastic cards) through applications like NFC Tools, however, this method only works with NFC-tagged, not classic QR.

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In 90% of cases, a standard camera or Google Lens is enough to scan QR on Xiaomi. Third-party applications are only needed for specific tasks (for example, scanning from the screen or corrupted codes).

7.Safety in scanning QR-code

QR-Codes are a convenient tool, but they're also a potential security threat:

• 🔗 Substitute links – the code leads to a phishing site masquerading as a bank or social network.
• 📲 Download malicious files – for example, APK virus-like.
• 💳 Connect to payment systems – the code can initialize the transfer of money.

Safety regulations:

1. Check the URL before you click, even if the code is printed on the official poster.
2. Do not scan codes with offers of “gifts” or “wins” – this is a typical scheme of scammers.
3. Use link verification crawlers (such as Kaspersky QR Scanner).
4. Turn off automatic Wi-Fi connection via QR (in Network and Internet settings).

Xiaomi with MIUI 14+ has built-in protection: when scanning suspicious code, a warning from Mi Security appears.

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To check the security of a link from QR, copy it to a service like VirusTotal before you click.

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