QR codes are an indispensable part of our daily lives. Businesses use it for everything, from marketing campaigns to movie tickets, thanks to the security they provide for these types of transactions. However, Android users had to download an app for years to scan these codes. Well, not anymore.
Pixel owners benefit from a feature that iPhone users have enjoyed for years, and can scan QR codes in the standard camera app. By supporting this feature, Google has made two things available to its users. On the one hand, the convenience of not having to download another app and, on the other hand, an additional layer of security, since potential malicious QR scan apps are avoided by third-party developers. This feature is available for the entire pixel phone line, from Pixel 1
to Pixel 3 XL.
Step 1: Update Google Camera App
To use this feature, you must be on the latest version of the Camera app. You can use the link below to find the app in the Play Store. When you're there, choose "Refresh" – if this button is "Open" instead, you're already on the latest version.
Step 2: Activate the Lens Proposals [19659004] Next, open the Camera app and swipe to the More tab. Select "Settings," then check "Google Lens Suggestions." This will enable Google's visual search AI in your camera app to get live search results from everything you point to with your camera, including QR codes.
Step 3: Scan QR codes
If you now have a QR Scan the code, open the camera app and bring the QR code within reach of the viewfinder. The link associated with the QR code appears at the bottom of the screen. Select the link to go to, or select the Google Lens icon (located to the right of the link) to open the Google Lens option in the Camera app.
