Comment by macrolime

Comment by macrolime 2 days ago

7 replies

I think the fact this made it to the front page shows how many were unaware of the scanner in the files app. I have multiple times looked into ways to scan on iPhone and have only found the Notes app, which is kinda klunky, and Microsoft Lens.

nesk_ 2 days ago

I agree, but what’s the solution then? Creating a new app doing the same job? Or writing a tutorial to explain how to use the native scanner?

  • denkmoon 2 days ago

    Move it out of the Files app. Nobody uses Files, Apple seemingly doesn't want you to use Files. Clearly not a priority though.

    • treetalker 2 days ago

      Pressing and holding the Files icon on the iOS home screen allows you to directly access the scanning feature.

      Pretty handy! I didn’t know this feature existed, and the scanner app I had been using stopped working a couple months ago and I haven’t been able to find a replacement that I was happy with.

    • Gethsemane 2 days ago

      On the latest iOS update, searching for the Files app also returns a shortcut to the scanner. Weirdly, searching for "scan" or similar doesn't return it... The icon is similar in design to the control centre so you'd think it could be added there, but again, it's unavailable...

      • kriz9 2 days ago

        You need to type "scan d" for it to work. It's funny how both Windows and iOS manage to struggle with pretty basic search functionality.

    • ok_dad 2 days ago

      > Nobody uses Files

      What else would you use? I use it quite often.

      • salad-tycoon 2 days ago

        Same, but to answer your question: Notes app also has scanning.