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What is the scan button for?

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rmoribayashi
rmoribayashi
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I see it in the browser all new and fancy but when I press it nothing happens. Well I get an empty browser. It must do something.

I see it in the browser all new and fancy but when I press it nothing happens. Well I get an empty browser. It must do something.

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Paul
Paul
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Hi

You can use this to scan QR codes (those funny looking square barcodes you see on items and adverts).

If you are presented with a QR code, tap scan and allow permission for Firefox Preview to use your camera. It will then open the page for you.

firevswater
firevswater
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My OnePlus 6T android 10 device has updated to Firefox version 79.0.5 (Build #2015758619.

I have allowed Firefox to access my camera however when I press scan, the camera viewfinder is not displayed, I only see a black screen with the QR code outline.