Comments on: How to use QR codes [the barcode squares] to get apps

By: HyperShadow

HyperShadow — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:24:02 +0000

Here's a tip for HTC Tattoo users:
Use your browser's zoom function (e.g for Google Chrome it's Ctrl+ +) to enlarge the QR code, and even without autofocus the barcode reader will detect any QR code. Whether or not the app is available on the market for Tattoo however, that's a different issue, since tattoo unfortunately has quite a limited market selection.

By: Davethecfre

Davethecfre — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:59:20 +0000

Bar code scanning software for various phones/systems http://www.qrstuff.com/qr_phone_software.html

By: Gig

Gig — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:43:05 +0000

Just a quick mention. Instead of barcode scanner, google's own "google goggles" can be used to scan QR codes. I'd recommend this over barcode scanner, if only because it will be installed by default on all Android 2.1+ devices. For those not running 2.1, you can download the app from the market.

By: sandra

sandra — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:01:26 +0000

I'm a tattoo user as well and is really frustrated that I can't use the QR codes.. I would be so happy to have the possibility of downloading apps to my computer first, and then sync it with the tattoo, but that is impossible when there is only an QR code….

By: r00n

r00n — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:51:05 +0000

Tattoo has no auto focus. So it is not possible to scan the codes. I hope autofocus is something they can fix with an software update. Or is it something in the hardware what should have been different?

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:51:25 +0000

Do you know how to get the actual link that those sites use to generate the QR codes? It would be nice to be able to text a link to a fellow android user that will automatically open up to the market for that app when they click it.

By: merddyn2002

merddyn2002 — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:07:32 +0000

hey Andrew, love your articles. Was wondering if you heard anything about folks having serious issues with WIFI on the droid. I've been through Verizon tech support and am now starting to work with Motorola support. Already replaced the phone once and now am having the same issue on the replacement phone. There's a good thread rolling on the link I list below. My own troubleshooting issues are posted on page 24 of that thread. Look for the Yoda. There are several other folks who are trying to nail down the problem as well. https://supportforums.motorola.com/thread/16191?s...

By: AndrewKam

AndrewKam — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:46:55 +0000

I haven't had a chance to test a Tattoo. However, it doesn't display apps that haven't been updated to work on smaller screens. That may be why you haven't been able to see any barcode scanner.

By: Jorid

Jorid — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:06:12 +0000

Will this work on the HTC tattoo? Tried searching for "barcode" in the markedplace, but did not get any real results.

By: AndrewKam

AndrewKam — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:19:12 +0000

Most of our readers browse the website from their desktop computer so it's not an issue. I'll start adding the link to the QR image so pressing it the square on your phone will open the app market.