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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Scan a QR code

Open the safe link hidden inside a square QR code.

OPPO · ColorOSAbout 2 minutes4 steps · 4 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 4

Open Camera

Tap the Camera app. Use the normal Photo mode.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example Home screen screen with Camera highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open Camera

Tap the Camera app. Use the normal Photo mode.

Example Home screen screen with Camera highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Point at the code

Hold the phone steady so the whole square QR code is inside the camera view. You do not need to take a photograph.

Example Camera screen with QR code inside the frame highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Check the link

Wait for a web address or message to appear. Read the website name before opening it.

Example QR code found screen with Website address highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Open it

Tap the safe link banner to open the page.

Example QR code found screen with Open link highlighted.
Step 4

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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