You can scan a QR code using the camera on your smartphone, tablet, or computer — however, you may need to download an app.

If your Android device is not scanning a QR code, there could be a number of potential issues at play.

QR codes are those square barcode-looking things that when scanned by your iPhone 16 Pro, Galaxy S25 Ultra or any other phone, can send you straight to a particular webpage or to download an app, all ...

QR codes can be scanned directly on the same smartphone without needing a second device. Android users can use Google Photos ...

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