How to scan a QR code on an Android phone As QR codes have become more common, more manufacturers have built QR scanners directly into the default camera app.

If you have an Apple iPhone, please hop on over to our article for how to scan a QR code on iPhone. The easiest way to scan a QR code can vary depending on which brand of Android phone you have.

Open the Camera app on your Android Device Alternatively, open the respective “Quick Settings” menu on your device, and see if there is a “Scan QR code” button. Tap on that function instead.