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How to Use a QR Code Scanner on Android

How to Use a QR Code Scanner on Android

July 12, 2021 by Mel Hawthorne 1 Comment

Your Android-phone is a fantastic tool – it can do so much more than just text and call. But, even throughout the history of smartphones, things have evolved considerably – even your camera isn’t just a camera anymore. You can also use it to scan things!

QR codes – the black and white patterns used to store or transmit information – can easily be scanned with your phone.

An example QR code

 

Scanning a QR Code

To scan a QR code with your Android, all you need to do is use your standard camera app. Open it and point it at the code in question – you don’t need to take a picture. After a moment, a pop-up will appear and show you the information in the QR code. Tap that pop-up, and you’ll, for example, be taken to the web page in question.

Camera App Scanning QR Code
You can easily scan QR Codes by simply opening the Camera app, and pointing it at the code.

Alternatively, a QR code may also contain written info like a version number or phone number – if so, your Android phone will copy it to your clipboard or paste it into a note, depending on your model of phone.

Tip: It’s also possible to scan barcodes using your Android phone, but not without the use of additional apps. It’s also worth noting that, as barcode info often depends on the retailer/creator of an item, you will NOT be able to use your Android to find out pricing information in a shop via a barcode the way a shopkeeper can with their scanner.

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  1. Laurie says

    January 27, 2022 at 1:36 pm

    But where is the clip tray and how do I retrieve the scanned qr?

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