Mobile Phone Outright to Scan NSW Government QR Code

Lseagull on 05/07/2021 - 09:51
Last edited 05/07/2021 - 10:29 by 1 other user

Hi all, I'm looking at buying a cheap mobile phone one that I can use to scan the NSW QR code

The phone I presently have scans in at some venues but not in most others. When I look at NSW Gov site it says you need Android 9 or higher, I think mine is Android 10. The phone I currently use is a Telstra ZTE Blade A3 2019T it does everything I need besides the NSW QR scan. I mainly use my Surface Pro Tablet for anything besides basic phone functions eg calling, texts and a few apps

The specs for the QR scan for NSW Gov would be great also.

Thanks all in advance.

Mobile Mobile Phone

Comments

  • bobokingdom on 05/07/2021 - 09:56

    Which Mobile Provider will you be using it with?

    • avoidfullprice on 05/07/2021 - 10:43

      Does the APP need connectivity outside home, or can function in offline /aeroplane mode?

      • EightImmortals on 05/07/2021 - 11:52

        It needs connectivity (I already tried) but you can hook up the free wifi at the venue you are visiting and that will work and as an added bonus it won't submit your IEMI information to govcorp if the phone doesn't have a SIM installed, at least that's what I read, not sure if true or not.

        • seagull on 05/07/2021 - 23:05

          boost is the providor
          and i have used the free wifi at the 2 venues where i can scan in with the nsw services app at those venues
          the phone doesnt scan in at other venues or supermarkets

          • HeWhoKnows on 06/07/2021 - 08:47
            +2

            @seagull: Just launch the Service NSW app manually and select "COVID Safe Check-in". Too easy
            The rest is the same

            • bobokingdom on 06/07/2021 - 10:36

              @HeWhoKnows: Op said: The phone I presently have scans in at some venues but not in most others.

              If it is the camera app, how come it works sometimes? and not fail all the time?

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 05/07/2021 - 09:59
    +14

    Have you tried using a QR code app rather than the phone's camera app?

  • 87percent on 05/07/2021 - 10:09

    you want a phone ONLY to scan QR codes?

  • Archi on 05/07/2021 - 10:21
    +6

    most people just install the Services NSW app and scan the QR code through the APP

    • apsilon on 05/07/2021 - 10:40
      +1

      As a bonus you no longer need to carry your drivers licence as you can get a digital one via the same app. I haven't carried a wallet at all for over a year, just my phone.

      • photonbuddy on 08/07/2021 - 23:12
        +1

        As a bonus you no longer need to carry your drivers licence as you can get a digital one via the same app.

        Just wanna hope you don't get pulled in a dead zone. No Internet access means you don't have your license.

        I also think it's a major flaw with the services app and Covid check-in.

        Not everyone has a data connection and/or credit on their phones.

        • seagull on 09/07/2021 - 01:23

          my gut feeling this might be the case
          since the first lockdown when they brought in the services nsw sign in
          at my local i could never sign in because of the poor wifi/internet eg i would go out the front i would have to log back into the wifi when i come back in, also every time you enter the venue you would have to log back into the wifi

          the venues where i can sign in the wifi is so much better (you log into the wifi once you never have to anything else upon entry to the venue you have wifi)

          the other strange thing is the phones camera is 8mp but i take an old samsung tablet with a camera with 8mp it will sign in

    • HeWhoKnows on 06/07/2021 - 08:50

      With some (Chinese) phones the camera app wont launch the Service NSW app for security reasons so you need to launch it manually and select "COVID Safe Check-in".
      Too easy
      The rest is the same

  • BewareOfThe Dog on 05/07/2021 - 10:22
    +1

    I have heard that not all phones are compatible with the Service NSW App. When you look at the Service NSW site for requirements:-
    Ensure you have the latest operating system:

    Android: Android 6 ("Marshmallow")
    Apple: iOS 10.

    The above phone 'meets' these specs.
    I would expect any current model from Samsung would be fine such as the A21S?

    • HeWhoKnows on 06/07/2021 - 08:52
      +1

      With some (Chinese) phones the camera app wont launch the Service NSW app for security reasons so you need to launch it manually and select "COVID Safe Check-in".
      Too easy
      The rest is the same

      • BewareOfThe Dog on 06/07/2021 - 09:01

        I admit, I find it works quicker and better, using the Service NSW App.

        My phone is made Vietnam, and designed by a South Korean company. :)

  • bobokingdom on 05/07/2021 - 10:35
    +2

    I think the problems with old phones will the camera resolution and its light sensitivity.

    • HeWhoKnows on 06/07/2021 - 08:53

      Nope
      Thats not the problem

  • MS Paint on 05/07/2021 - 10:53
    +3

    Some venues that laminate the code then place them behind glass can cause reflection issues.

    • Chandler on 05/07/2021 - 12:25
      +1

      Does the NSW one not allow you to just manually enter the code? (QLD has a 6-digit code you can enter into the app instead of scanning the QR code)

    • HeWhoKnows on 06/07/2021 - 08:54

      Nope
      Thats not the problem
      They are laminated in most places

      • MS Paint on 06/07/2021 - 09:13
        +1

        Laminated and behind glass

        • HeWhoKnows on 06/07/2021 - 09:13

          So what?
          Thats not Ops problem
          I have already resolved it

  • wtigers on 05/07/2021 - 13:26
    +2

    is this a troll post?

  • HeWhoKnows on 06/07/2021 - 08:44

    Some phone camera apps don't act on the instructions given by QR codes to launch the Service NSW app
    Mainly Chinese brands
    Maybe for security reasons

    But after all, scanning the QR code just prompts you to open the Service NSW app

    However you can do this manually…

    Open the Service NSW app
    Select "COVID Safe Check-in"
    The camera launches in the app
    The rest is the same……….
    You can scan the QR code to register the venue details

  • HeWhoKnows on 06/07/2021 - 08:46

    The Service NSW app works with Wifi as well

  • Dejaar on 06/07/2021 - 08:48

    Are u sure that on the occasions the app doesnt read the qr code that the qr code is def one for services nsw and not a different one? My ph's app doesnt always read the qr codes either. I use the app to scan but apparently u can just use your camera which will open app also. Maybe use camera instead of app.

  • Myone888 on 06/07/2021 - 09:10

    Govt should give us monetary subsidy for scanning their QR code in this pandemic. They have to share the expenses as well for their contact tracing.

  • seagull on 06/07/2021 - 11:59
    +1

    ive just been to the telstra shop they tried the camera and the nsw services app none worked after making sure i had data etc

    • Cliche Guevara on 06/07/2021 - 12:31
      +2

      Are you sure? Apparently @Amayzingone has "… already resolved it" /s

    • Sunshines bright on 06/07/2021 - 12:58

      Did they have a solution?

      • seagull on 06/07/2021 - 13:15

        nope

    • seagull on 07/07/2021 - 01:39

      just for clarification when i mean i tried the camera, telstra shop employee downloaded the QR reader app it didn't work.

  • OzHunterNSW on 06/07/2021 - 15:18
    -2

    Typically most modern phones will scan the QR code.

    You may need to download the QR reader app.

  • seagull on 08/07/2021 - 12:46

    ty all for your help
    i managed to purchased the Oppo A 91 on the half price deal at JB Hifi $349 down to $174 hopefully i shouldn't have any service nsw sign in issues anymore

    tx to oz bargain for the tip about the Oppo deal

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