ou’ve seen them. The little square black-and-white barcodes scattered around street posters, websites, and friends’ BlackBerry® smartphones. If you haven’t taken advantage of them yet, read on to learn what you’ve been missing.
Check out a video about how to add someone to
BBM using their PIN Barcode.
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> VISIT BLACKBERRY COMMUNITY SUPPORTThey’re social. All BlackBerry users have a personal QR code. Use it to add friends to BBM™ by choosing Invite a Contact and then Invite by scanning a PIN Barcode. Or you can display yours for friends to scan by pressing the Menu key, clicking View My Profile, and selecting Show beside “PIN Barcode”.
They’re flooding the streets. Next time you’re out and see a QR code, scan it to reveal a surprise. Use BlackBerry App World or a free QR code scanner app like QR Code Scanner Pro – FREE2 Often generous and never dull, these little QR codes always have something interesting to say.
They’re online. When you’re browsing BlackBerry App World storefront, scan the QR code of the app you want to start the download. Also find them on sites across
the web.
A QR code is your portal to a huge range of incredible offers and freebies. By scanning the code with your BlackBerry smartphone, you’re saying ‘yes’ to exclusive information, discounts and savings, and so much more.
1. Barcode scanning functionality requires a BlackBerry® smartphone or device with a camera.
2. Data charges may apply. Check with your service provider for details.
Data charges may apply for downloads. Check with your service provider for roaming details, service plans and supported features and services. Certain minimum version of BlackBerry OS may be required.
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