When you approach the portal, go to the Portal Edit screen, click Scan Portal. Walk slowly around the portal to record. You can then upload the scan or wait to upload it later (preferred if you have limited cellular data). Note that the best portals are ones of significant interest, like statues, that can be fully walked around.
Also, please remember to be safe during this uncertain time. I am not sure where you are based, but please take consideration to the health situation of your community as well as any limitations or laws that may be in place. Hope this helps!
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@Merlin9 see https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/9558/portal-scanning#latest. Latest I have heard is that anyone level 12+ (and recursed) may do portal scans
When you approach the portal, go to the Portal Edit screen, click Scan Portal. Walk slowly around the portal to record. You can then upload the scan or wait to upload it later (preferred if you have limited cellular data). Note that the best portals are ones of significant interest, like statues, that can be fully walked around.
Also, please remember to be safe during this uncertain time. I am not sure where you are based, but please take consideration to the health situation of your community as well as any limitations or laws that may be in place. Hope this helps!