“Now on Tap” with Android 6.0 now scans QR Codes But don’t worry, this only means you’ll have to download a third-party QR Code reader app (see our recommendations below).Īlternatively, you can follow this guide for how to check your version of Android. If QR Codes isn’t an option in your settings, your device unfortunately can’t scan QR Codes natively. If nothing happens, you may have to go to your Settings app and enable QR Code scanning. Whenever scanning is enabled, a notification will appear. Open your Camera app and point it steadily for 2-3 seconds towards the QR Code you want to scan. To test if your camera is equipped to do this, use the following steps: You can also try to scan QR Codes without an app. If your Android phone is not listed above, not to worry. How to check if your Android phone camera automatically scans QR Codes If you're unsure whether your smartphone uses Android, you can check it by going to “Settings“ and selecting “About Phone“, or you can ask your smartphone manufacturer.
