How to Scan a QR Code (2022)

Chances are you've seen a distinctive black-and-white square plastered somewhere on a menu, box, or subway station. If You Have an Android Phone Google introduced QR code support in 2018, so most, but not all, phones running Android 9 or later can scan QR codes from the camera app. How to Scan with Google Lens Annoyingly, there’s no easy way to check whether your Android phone can scan QR codes from the camera app without trying it first. Use a QR Code Scanning App Unfortunately, Google Lens mysteriously doesn’t work on certain phones, but don’t worry, there is another way. If both the camera app and Google Lens fail to work for your Android phone, it may be time to try a third-party QR code scanner app.