How to scan QR codes with Google Lens on Android Google Assistant can also scan QR codes using a tool called Google Lens, just as long as your phone is running Android 8 or above.

Go to your full list of all apps (from the home screen, swipe up) and look for a QR Code or Code Scanner app. Or, look for the Google Lens app, which may be pre-installed and can also scan QR codes.

If your phone doesn't support QR scanning or Google Lens, third-party apps are a great fallback. Many apps specifically allow you to import QR codes from your gallery.

Select Google Search Image: Choose the Google Search Image option to use Google Lens. Read the QR Code: Google Lens will process the image and display the information embedded in the QR code.

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We recently spotted Google Lens getting some key Circle to Search features, and this barcode and QR code scanner feature would be going in the other direction with some good upgrades.

It's interesting to note that this feature seems to have been borrowed from Google Lens, which is also able to scan QR codes and barcodes.

The ability to scan QR codes directly from your Samsung Galaxy smartphone opens up a world of possibilities for streamlining various tasks and accessing information on the go.