How to Scan QR Codes on Android

This step-by-step guide explains how to scan qr codes on Android. It covers the required setup, the main actions, and the checks that help prevent common problems.

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1. Use Google Lens

You may not realize this, but if your phone has Google Assistant, you can quickly and easily scan QR codes without installing any other QR code reader software.

To read the QR code, first press and hold the Home button to open Assistant.

Depending on the Assistant version, you will see the Lens button when opening it. However, you need to tap the colored dots to stop listening to voice commands.

When Assistant stops listening to commands, you will see some new options: Lens on the left of the mic icon, on the right. Tap the Lens Button.

If this is the first time you use Lens, you need to enable it by following the on-screen instructions and granting access to the camera. On the first run, it will give you a summary of what you can do with Lens.

Just swipe to switch and point the camera at the QR code to read the content. After a few seconds it displays information embedded in this code, tap it to see.

2. Use Google Lens App

Many people believe that it is easier to install Google Lens app to scan QR codes than using Google Lens from Assistant. Let's see how to scan QR codes with Google Lens app.

Start by installing Google Lens on your phone if you haven't already.

• Download Google Lens

After installation, you need to grant the same rights to take photos and record videos as above. From here, just scan to read the QR code.

That's it, now when you need to read the QR code, just open Lens and scan the code.