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.

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Android's built-in QR scanner has gotten a significant visual update. As reported by 9to5Google, the QR code scanner is getting ...

QR (Quick Response) codes are everywhere these days. You'll spot them on restaurant menus, business cards, product packages, and even concert tickets. A big reason they've caught on is convenience.