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This feature recognizes words in photos and converts them into text, which can then be copied, translated, and sent in chats.
Note: If the Text scan feature doesn't appear, update LINE to the latest version.

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- Converting text in images into text data with Text scan

- Copying and translating text converted with Text scan

Converting text in images into text data with Text scan:
To use Text scan when taking a photo:
1. Tap the camera icon next to the text box in a chat.
2. Swipe right on the shooting modes at the bottom of the screen and select Text scan.
3. Take a photo.
Note: You can also tap "[A]" after taking a photo.

To use Text scan with a photo shared in a chat:
1. Tap a photo shared in the chat or tap the one you want to use from the menu icon at the top of the chat screen > Photos & videos.
2. Tap "[A]".

To use Text scan with a photo saved on your device:
1. Tap the photo icon next to the text box in a chat.
2. Tap the photo you want to use.
3. Tap "[A]".

To use Text scan from the QR code reader:
1. Tap the QR code icon on the right side of the search bar at the top of the Home or Chats tab.
2. Tap Scan text at the bottom of the screen.
3. Take a photo.

Copying and translating text converted with Text scan:
All of the text that was scanned will be automatically selected. You can display translated text on top of the original on-screen text by tapping Overlay translation.

• To change how much text is translated, trace the text that you want with your finger.
• To change the target language, tap the language at the bottom of the translation screen.
• To copy translated text, tap Copy. You can paste copied text anywhere you like, or tap Share to paste it in a chat or in Keep.

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Follow the steps below to use LINE from your device's home or lock screen.

Opening specific features from your device's home screen

If you hold down the LINE icon, you can readily access:

• New chat.

• My Code payment.

• QR code reader.

• Mute.

Note: Depending on the launcher app, these features may not appear on Android devices.

(iOS) Using widgets on your home screen
You can add widgets to your home screen on iOS 14 and later.

Adding widgets

1. Tap and hold your device's home screen.
2. Tap the "+" that appears on the screen.
3. Tap LINE from the list of apps.
4. Choose one of the widgets below and tap Add Widget.
• Large: Displays up to four chats in the shortcut that is created
• Small: Displays one chat in the shortcut that is created
• LINE TODAY: Displays up to four stories from a specific category

Editing widgets

1. Tap and hold the widget.
2. Tap Edit Widget.
3. Follow the steps below for the widget you're using.
- Chats shortcuts: Select whether to display pinned chats or manually selected chats.
- LINE TODAY: Select the category of news stories you want to see.

Deleting widgets

1. Tap and hold the widget.
2. Tap Remove Widget.
3. Tap Remove.

(iOS) Using widgets on your lock screen
You can add widgets to your lock screen on iOS 16 and later.

Adding widgets

1. Tap and hold your device's lock screen.
2. Under the wallpaper you want to edit, tap Customize > ADD WIDGETS on your lock screen > LINE from the list of apps.
Note: If you don't see Lock Screen, select Customize Current Wallpaper or tap Add New Wallpaper, choose a wallpaper to add, then add the widget. See the Change the wallpaper on your iPhone Apple Support page for details.
3. Choose one of the widgets below and tap Done.
- LINE: Tapping this widget immediately starts LINE.
- LINE TODAY: Shows one headline on your lock screen. Tapping the widget on your lock screen takes you to the full article.
- LINE service: Tap the added widget, then select from various LINE services to display and keep one tap away on your lock screen.

Editing widgets

1. Tap and hold your device's lock screen.
2. Under the wallpaper you want to edit, tap Customize > Lock Screen > the LINE service icon.
3. Select the service you want shown, then tap Done.

Deleting widgets

1. Tap and hold your device's lock screen.
2. Under the wallpaper you want to edit, tap Customize > "-" on the widget you want to delete on your lock screen > Done.

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Important: The contents of this article only apply to LINE accounts created with LINE versions earlier than 13.11.0 if you're not using LINE in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, or Thailand.

See below for the steps to log in to LINE using your smartphone's unlock method.

When logging in to LINE with your smartphone's unlock method for the first time:

1. Start LINE for iPad or LINE for PC.

2. Enter the phone number registered to your LINE account and select Log in with smartphone.

3. Select Show verification code.

4. Start the smartphone version of LINE.

5. Select the Home tab > Settings > Account > Pair a new device.

6. Enter the verification code that appears on LINE for iPad or LINE for PC into your smartphone.

7. Use your smartphone's unlock method when prompted to do so.

When logging in after the first time:

1. Start LINE for iPad or LINE for PC.

2. Enter the phone number registered to your LINE account and select Log in with smartphone.

3. Start the smartphone version of LINE.

4. Use your smartphone's unlock method when prompted to do so.

"Login successful!" will appear when you're logged in. The LINE official account will also send a login notification message to you in the smartphone version of LINE.

Note: For details about the content of this notification, see I got a notification about a detected login.

For more information about your smartphone's unlock method, see the following Help article.

About using your smartphone's unlock method to log in to LINE

For information on how to set up LINE so you can use your smartphone's unlock method for logging in, see the following Help article.

Required settings for logging in to LINE for iPad or PC with your smartphone's unlock method

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LINE Pay is a smartphone digital wallet service offered by LINE. You can use it to shop both online and offline by adding money to your LINE Pay balance in advance or adding a credit card.

For more information, see the LINE Pay Help page below based on the phone number you use with LINE Pay.

• If you're using LINE Pay with a Japanese phone number, see this LINE Pay Help page.

• If you're using LINE Pay with a Taiwanese phone number, see this LINE Pay Help page.

• If you're using LINE Pay with a Thai phone number, see this LINE Pay Help page.

• If you're using LINE Pay with a phone number from a country that's different from the ones above, see this LINE Pay Help page. (Please note that LINE Pay is unavailable in some countries and regions.)

Note:

- Users in Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand can confirm LINE Pay details by tapping the Wallet tab > LINE Pay > Settings > Help.

- Users in other countries can do so by tapping the Home tab > See all next to Services > LINE Pay > Settings > Help.

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