You can use the barcode feature on the New Dashboard page by tapping the scanner icon next to the Search for a Food bar. If you accidentally denied permission, please make sure to go back into your device settings (not MyFitnessPal settings) and then grant permission for MyFitnessPal to access your camera. You may need to grant permission for MyFitnessPal to access the camera on your device. If your device only has a forward facing camera, the scanner will not be available. Please double check your device to make sure it has a rear camera option. In order to use the barcode feature, you will need a Premium subscription, along with a device that has a rear camera option. Without any deal or promotion, MyFitnessPal Premium costs $20/month or $80/year.As of October 1, 2022, Barcode Scan will be available only with a Premium subscription. The offer only lasts until October 1, so keep that in mind if you’re on the fence about upgrading. To claim the deal, click this link and fill out your MyFitnessPal login information.

In anticipation of fan backlash, MyFitnessPal is offering 50% off the app’s premium subscription. Either way, the company understands fan disappointment, but other than the vague mention of possible new features down the line, it doesn’t provide much in terms of an explanation as to why the feature is being moved to its premium subscription. Fitbit Versa 3Īs mentioned above, MyFitnessPal promises that the change to the free subscription will be opening the doors for new features, but it doesn’t mention what those will be or when subscribers can expect them.

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