<![CDATA[Using flash while scanning QR code]]>I think there should be a button to quickly turn on/off flashlight in the scanner UI.

I don't want to name, but other famous browser has the ability described above. Personally, I think its an obvious feature for the QR scanner.

*Also, maybe I'm missing something but I can't turn on the flash while the QR scanner is opened. It says that flash is used by other app.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/topic/59428/using-flash-while-scanning-qr-codeRSS for NodeSun, 07 Jun 2026 15:35:39 GMTFri, 23 Dec 2022 23:07:54 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Using flash while scanning QR code on Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:35:06 GMT]]>@aniya94 said in Using flash while scanning QR code:

Another app on your device may be using the flash at the same time

QR code scanner uses camera, and the flash is being used (reserved) by camera while the scanner in use.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/303962https://forums.opera.com/post/303962Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:35:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Using flash while scanning QR code on Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:13:57 GMT]]>@aniya94 Another app on your device may be using the flash at the same time. Consider closing other apps or restarting your device to see if that solves the issue.
BTW, try using a document verification service like idanalyzer.com to ensure the authenticity of your scanned documents. It's always a good idea to take extra steps to protect your sensitive information.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences!

Ups for some reason not full text posted!

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/303488https://forums.opera.com/post/303488Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:13:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Using flash while scanning QR code on Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:13:27 GMT]]>Another app on your device may be using the flash at the same time. Consider closing other apps or restarting your device to see if that solves the issue.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/303256https://forums.opera.com/post/303256Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:13:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Using flash while scanning QR code on Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:37:24 GMT]]>A flashlight toggle button in the QR scanner UI would be a handy feature. And it's great that you brought it up!

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/300146https://forums.opera.com/post/300146Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:37:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Using flash while scanning QR code on Sat, 24 Dec 2022 18:05:10 GMT]]>@andrew84 Probably because of the phone, like I said. Maybe it's something that the phone has to offer.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/297011https://forums.opera.com/post/297011Sat, 24 Dec 2022 18:05:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Using flash while scanning QR code on Sat, 24 Dec 2022 17:42:50 GMT]]>@andrew84 I also tried few apps just for the interest and most of them have the flashlight on/off ability, as expected.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/297010https://forums.opera.com/post/297010Sat, 24 Dec 2022 17:42:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Using flash while scanning QR code on Sat, 24 Dec 2022 15:26:35 GMT]]>@leocg said in Using flash while scanning QR code:

Maybe because usually the flashlight is not very helpful to QR code scanning?

Maybe.
But on the other side, if it wouldn't be helpful, it wouldn't be in other browser (I use samsung internet mainly) and I find the feature helpful too.

@leocg said in Using flash while scanning QR code:

depending on the phone model, that option may show up or not even in the same app

So my suggestion is actual if the button's implementation is technically possible in opera browser.
Maybe in my case I see the button because the phone is samsung also and it gives rights access to flashlight.

*I checked it also in Firefox, Edge and Vivaldi - there's also no flashlight option in the QR scanner. But some of them (including Opera) provide quick access (long tap on icon) to QR scanner.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/297008https://forums.opera.com/post/297008Sat, 24 Dec 2022 15:26:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Using flash while scanning QR code on Sat, 24 Dec 2022 14:00:52 GMT]]>@andrew84 In my (not much) experience, that option depends more on the phone than the app itself.

I mean that depending on the phone model, that option may show up or not even in the same app

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/296999https://forums.opera.com/post/296999Sat, 24 Dec 2022 14:00:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Using flash while scanning QR code on Sat, 24 Dec 2022 13:57:34 GMT]]>@andrew84 Maybe because usually the flashlight is not very helpful to QR code scanning?

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/296998https://forums.opera.com/post/296998Sat, 24 Dec 2022 13:57:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Using flash while scanning QR code on Sat, 24 Dec 2022 09:48:38 GMT]]>@leocg Seems to be a common behavior then. If camera is in use, flashlight is not accessible.

That's why I suggested to implement a flashlight on/off button in the QR scanner UI like in other browsers.
*I don't use Opera mobile daily and just recently installed it again. I was really surprised that's there's no way to use the flashlight while scanning codes.
QR-Codes-on-Samsung-Samsung-Internet-QR-Code-Scanner.jpg

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/296992https://forums.opera.com/post/296992Sat, 24 Dec 2022 09:48:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Using flash while scanning QR code on Fri, 23 Dec 2022 23:54:18 GMT]]>@andrew84 Here flashlight doesn't turn on when using QR Code scanner

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