How to scan. QR-Xiaomi Redmi 9: all ways with a photo

Introduction: Why Scanning QR-codes on Redmi 9

QR-Codes have become an integral part of digital life, from paying for purchases to logging in to Wi-Fi networks. Xiaomi Redmi 9 owners often face the question of how to quickly and safely scan such code without installing unnecessary applications. MIUI specialized-to-specialty utilities.

The Redmi 9's feature is that its default camera doesn't always recognize QR automatically, depending on the firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14) and regional settings, and we tested all of these on current versions of the software and only selected working solutions.

Method 1: Scanning through a standard camera

The most obvious method is to use the built-in Camera app. Redmi 9 has a recognition feature. QR-It can be enabled by default or it can require activation in settings. Here's how it works:

• 📷 Open the Camera app and switch to the main module (not Portrait or Video).
• 🔍 Point the lens at QR-So you can use the code to fit it completely into the viewfinder. Keep your phone 15 to 30 cm away.
• 🔄 If the code is not automatically recognized, tap the icon. QR in the upper right corner (appears when getting stuck over the code).
• 📲 After scanning, a notification will appear on the screen with a suggestion to click on the link or save data.

If the QR icon is missing, the function is disabled.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Camera → Camera settings
2. Find the Scan option. QR-codes and turn it on.
3. Restart the Camera app.

Important: Some Redmi 9 firmware (especially global versions) may not have the QR scanning function through the camera, in which case use alternative methods in the following sections.

Method 2: Google Lens is a universal solution

If the standard camera doesn't work, Google Lens, a service from Google that is integrated into most Android devices, will come to the rescue. QR-It analyzes text, objects and even identifies plants.

Instructions for use:

1. Open the Google (search engine) or Google Photos app.
2. In the search bar, click on the Google Lens icon (a stylized lens image).
3. Put the camera on QR-The service will automatically scan it and offer an action (open a link, save a contact, etc.).

Advantages of the method:

• 🔍 It works even on damaged or poorly readable codes.
• 🌐 Supports translation of text from QR language.
• 📱 No additional applications (if Google is already pre-installed).

Note: On some versions of MIUI, Google Lens may be blocked by default to unlock:

⚠️ Note: If the first Google Lens launch is triggered by a “Service Unavailable” error, check if Google Play Services are enabled in your account settings. → Google → Google Play Services → Settings → Google Lens and activate the option.

Method 3: Specialized applications for QR-code

If the built-in tools don't work, you can install third-party apps, and they offer advanced features like scan history, code generation, phishing protection.

Top.-3 Proven applications for Redmi 9:

How to install and use:

1. Download one of the applications at the link above.
2. Open it and give access to the camera.
3. Point the lens at QR-Most applications are automatically triggered.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen (for example, confirm clicking on the link).

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Before installing third-party crawlers, check reviews on Google Play.Some apps may collect data about the codes being scanned.

On the Redmi. 9 firmware MIUI 14 attachment "QR & Teacap’s Barcode Scanner Shows Best Recognition Speeds 0.3 seconds on standard codes of size 2×2 centimeter.

Method 4: Browser scanning (Chrome, Firefox)

Few people know, but modern browsers can scan QR-codes without extensions. This is convenient if you need to quickly click on the link without installing anything superfluous.

Instructions for Google Chrome:

1. Open your browser and enter chrome://flags in the address bar.
2. Find the Chrome QR Scanner flag (or search for QR).
3. Turn on the option and restart the browser.
4. Now, when you open a new window, you'll see a scanner icon in the top right corner, and you'll click on it and point the camera at the code.

For Firefox:

• 🦊 Install the addition QR Code Scanner.
• 📱 Click on the add-on icon in the toolbar and select Scan.
• 🔗 After recognition, the link will open in a new tab.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔒 Security: Browsers check phishing links.
• 📥 No need to install separate applications.
• 📎 You can immediately save scanned information in bookmarks.

Method 5: scanning QR-code MIUI cameraless

If the camera on Redmi 9 doesn’t work or you want to scan code from another device’s screen, you can use the built-in Screenshot and QR tool.

Step-by-step:

1. Take a screenshot of the screen with QR-code (click Volume down) + Nutrition).
2. Open the screenshot notification and click QR-code (the icon appears if a code is found in the image).
3. If there is no icon, open the screenshot in the Gallery, click Tools → QR-code.

This method also works for photographs. QR-The main condition is that the code must be clear and not distorted.

Safety in scanning QR-code

QR-codes can contain not only useful information, but also malicious links. MIUI There are built-in protection mechanisms, but they don't always work:

• 🛡️ Do not scan codes from suspicious sources (stickers on the street, messages from strangers).
• 🔗 Before clicking on the link, check her address (should start with the https://, not http://).
• 📱 Use antivirus scanners (e.g. Kaspersky) QR Scanner for checking links.
• 🔄 If after scanning the phone began to behave strangely (advertising, redirects), immediately perform a virus check.

How to Check Security QR-code:

1. Scan the code, but don’t click on the link.
2. Copy the address and check it through services like VirusTotal.
3. If the code contains Wi-Fi data, check the network name before connecting.

⚠️ Warning: Fraudsters often mask malicious QR-codes for shares or free Wi-Fi. on Redmi 9 with MIUI 12 and below there is no built-in protection against such attacks, so use third-party link-checking crawlers.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

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On Xiaomi Redmi 9 with MIUI 14, QR scanning through the camera is more stable than on MIUI 12. If you have old firmware, upgrade it or use Google Lens.