How do I use the Secret QR code to unlock my data on a new phone?
Your COVID-19 QR secret code represents the encryption keys used to protect your data in Safer Badgers. It is saved locally. Without these keys, your phone will not be able to unlock your test results and reported symptoms, and your building access status will not be updated.
We strongly recommend that you save your QR code now.
! Your QR code contains your testing and health history. This information will be lost if you do not save your QR code prior to uninstalling your app.
! We do not store your private encryption key, QR code, testing history, or health history on our servers. We will not be able to retrieve it for you.
Your QR secret code is used to transfer your encryption keys when reinstalling, or installing on a second or replacement phone.
You should not share this QR code with anyone else.
If you do not save your QR code and lose your testing history, you will have to get tested again.
If you reinstall Safer Badgers or get a new phone, you can use the Scan button during setup or in the Settings menu to open the camera and scan the QR code from another display. Depending on the lighting and other factors, you may need to try several times.
Important! If you don't take this step and then reinstall the app later, you will likely lose your testing history.
You can save your QR code to your phone or connected cloud storage:
Should you need to reinstall the app, you can restore your QR code if you backed it up previously. Doing so will restore your access to your testing history.
After you've reinstalled and begun the set up process, you'll see a message stating that it "Looks like you've used this feature before on another device."
If you've reinstalled Safer Badgers and did not save your QR code, you can reset your QR secret code during setup or in the Settings menu after connecting your NetID.
Your testing history and reported symptoms will be cleared and a new QR code is created for you.
You must transfer your keys to this phone to unlock your data. Use the instructions above to load your keys or reset your QR code if it is lost.
Safer Badgers requires an internet connection. Check your connectivity and tap Retry.
On iPhone, your QR code is saved to the Camera Roll.
On Android, your QR code is saved to the Pictures folder of the phone's storage. You may have to first tap "Show internal storage" in the Android Files app.
We do not store your private encryption key, QR code, testing history, or health history on our servers. We will not be able to retrieve it for you.
Your QR secret code is used to transfer your encryption keys when reinstalling, or installing on a second or replacement phone.
If you do not save your QR code and lose your testing history, you will have to get tested again.
For more information on the COVID-19 measures on campus, please see COVID-19 Response.
For more information on Safer Badgers, please see Safer Badgers.
If you have further questions or concerns, please contact the UW-Madison COVID-19 Assistance Line at (608) 262-7777.