The switch to digital for everything from tickets to menus has been accelerated, and QR codes are a simple and convenient option for creating shortcuts to everything from phone apps to website links.

Use the built-in camera app on your Android device to scan a quick response (QR) code, or use a code scanner on older models.

Scanning QR codes on your phone doesnt always require a second device. Know how to scan QR codes using built-in tools, apps, or online decoders.

TECH How to scan a QR code with your iPhone or Android phone (no apps needed) QR codes are those pixelated squares you see in restaurants, advertisements, stores, food packaging, business cards ...

Some developers would lead you to believe you need to download their app to scan QR codes. Spoiler: Your phone can do that with built-in features.

Need to open a menu on your phone or sign into an app on your tv? You can use your Samsung Galaxy phone to quickly scan QR codes.

Your Android or iPhone can probably already scan QR codes. Here's how to do it no matter what phone you have.

Here's how to scan a QR code on your iPhone or Android phone. Many phones have QR code scanners, but if yours doesn't, we also recommend some apps to help.