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 ...