Learn Common Mobile Applications for Everyday Use

This page is created to help you understand and use common mobile applications we rely on every day. Whether it’s scanning QR codes, joining WhatsApp groups, or managing and scheduling Google Meet sessions, this guide will make things simple and easy for you.

QR Codes

Nowadays, QR codes are everywhere! They are widely used for tasks like money transactions, sending invitations, joining WhatsApp groups without needing a direct link, filling out forms, or sharing links with others without saving their contact numbers. QR codes have many applications, but here we will focus on clearing up the common confusions you might face while using them.

Common Mistakes When Using QR Codes

People often get confused about which app or scanner to use for different types of QR codes. For example, someone might try to scan a form’s QR code with a payment app like Google Pay or PhonePe, or use the wrong app to join a WhatsApp group. To avoid such confusion, here’s a simple guide on when to use which scanner:

For Joining WhatsApp Groups: Use the camera icon in your WhatsApp app—you don’t need any additional apps or scanners. Simply open WhatsApp, tap on the camera icon, and scan the QR code. Once scanned, you’ll see a message asking if you want to join the WhatsApp group. Just click "Join," and you’re all set!

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  Click on the camera icon in your WhatsApp

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  Place the camera towards the QR code & Click on the Join Group option

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  You’ll be joined to the group instantly

 Note: If, after placing the camera on the QR code, the "Join Group" option doesn’t pop up, try capturing the photo in WhatsApp itself. This should take you to the group. If it still doesn’t work, check your internet connection and try again.

For Accessing Invitations or Filling Out Forms: By now, we know how to join a WhatsApp group using a QR code invitation. But what about scanning other invitation links or forms? 🤔 The best option is Google Lens 🔍, which can scan and open links from QR codes. Google Lens comes pre-installed on most smartphones, so you don’t need to download any extra apps! Some phones also have a built-in QR scanner in the camera app, making it even easier to scan and access links effortlessly.

Let's see how to use Google Lens 🔍 to scan QR codes!

To open Google Lens, you have two options:

1️⃣ Using Google Search: Google Lens is built into the Google Search app, which comes by default on all Android phones. Simply open Google Search and tap the Lens icon to start scanning.

2️⃣ Using the Camera Shortcut: Many phones (especially those running Android 13 and above) have a Google Lens shortcut in the camera app. However, some Android 13 devices may not have this feature.

You can choose either of these options to scan a QR code. Check out the images below for a step-by-step guide!

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  Using Google Search

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  Using the Camera Shortcut

Now we all got to know how we could use scanners for various purposes, but can we also create QR codes for our work? Is it complex to create one? Let’s break it down.

How can we create a QR code 🤔?

Creating a QR Code for Your Work is Super Simple! You don’t need any advanced tools to create a QR code—it’s actually very easy!

Let’s understand this with different scenarios.

Scenario 1: Creating a QR Code for a WhatsApp Group: Imagine you have created a WhatsApp group and need to share the link with a large number of people. Instead of manually sharing the link or saving their numbers, you can generate a QR code so they can join instantly.

Let’s break this scenario into easy steps! 👇

1️⃣ Create a WhatsApp Group and open it => 2️⃣ Click on the Group Description (Group Info) => 3️⃣ Tap on Invite via Link 🔗 => 4️⃣ You’ll see multiple options like:

• Send link via WhatsApp
• Copy link
• Share link
• QR Code

5️⃣ Click on QR Code this will generate a QR code for your group.

Now, you can share the QR code directly with others or take a screenshot and send it to people or Print it out and display it for easy access.

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  Click on the Group Description (Group Info)

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  Tap on Invite via Link

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  Tap on QRcode

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  Generated QRcode

Scenario 2: Creating a QR Code for Any Website in No Time!: Let’s say you have a Google Form link that you need to share with a large community, or you want to share any website link in the form of a QR code. Instead of sending long URLs, you can convert them into a QR code for easy access! 🔗📲

We have demonstrated this with example below: A Google Form example showing how to generate a QR code for your form, but make sure the form is published and accessible so people can open it without any issues. ✅

To create a QR code for your Google Form, follow these simple steps:

1. Open your Google Form in your browser.
2. Click on the three dots (⁝) menu in the top-right corner.
3. Select "Share" from the options.
4. A window will appear with different options like Print, Send to Devices, and QR Code.
5. Choose QR Code 🎯—and that’s it! Your QR code is now ready.
6. You can download or share the QR code with others for easy access.

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  Click on the three dots (⁝)

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  Tap on Share

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  Tap on QRcode

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  Generated QRcode

 Note: As we mentioned earlier, creating a QR code works for any website! Whether it’s a form, a blog, a business page, or an event page, you can easily generate a QR code and share it with others.