The QR code is a graphic label read by a mobile device and containing information about the object. Currently actively used to encrypt text, links, images and other data.
To get the information contained in the QR code, you need to scan it with your camera. For this you need a special application. What scanners are and how to use them correctly, read on.
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QR CODE SCANNERS
There is a huge number of a wide range of QR code scanners. Therefore, we will briefly describe the most popular applications with a high rating in the Play Store so that you can choose the right one.
QR AND BARCODE SCANNER
Score : 4.4
Developer : Gamma Play
A simple QR code scanner that, among other things, allows you to read information from various bar codes. It offers fast work, enables automatic copying of received information to the clipboard. In addition, the application has a useful inverting function (scanning white barcodes on a black background).
LIGHTNING QR SCANNER
Rating : 4.7
Developer : Application4u
Another popular QR code scanner for Android devices that can be downloaded for free from the Play Store. Quickly reads information, allows you to share received information (both in the form of a QR code and in a decrypted form) to friends, copy data to the clipboard.
Note : if you are looking for an application to read QR codes to recognize utility bills or pay other bills, use specialized programs with built-in functionality, such as Sberbank Online.
QR CODE READER
Play market ranking : 4.7
Creator : Techo Loop
The program is suitable not only for recognition, but also for creating QR codes or bar codes. After scanning (including images from the gallery), the obtained data can be copied to the clipboard, quick access to the address is available for links. Information reader The QR code reader does not support Russian, but has an intuitive interface.
HOW TO SCAN A QR CODE
The above applications are distributed free of charge and are available for download in the Play Store. In general, they have approximately the same functionality and principle of operation. Therefore, below we will describe how to properly scan a QR code on the example of the QR Scanner application and bar codes .
Step 1 . Launch the Play Store .
Step 2 . Use search and find the QR Scanner application and barcode .
Step 3 . Click “Install“ to start the program download. Wait for completion.
Step 4 . Click “Open“ to launch the application.
Step 5 . After the first start, click “Allow“ to give the program access rights to the camera. Only in this way can the scanner read the QR code.
Step 6 . Point the camera at the QR code and scan it. It will take no more than 1-3 seconds. You don’t have to push anything.
Step 7 . After scanning the code, the device decrypts the data on the screen (for example, text or website URL ). If necessary, copy them to the clipboard (if not automatically).
Now you know how to scan a QR code on Android. As we have already written, the functionality of these applications is almost the same. Therefore, you can easily follow the steps described above on any other QR scanner.
