{"id":4095,"date":"2025-06-04T10:08:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T10:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/?p=4095"},"modified":"2025-06-04T10:08:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T10:08:02","slug":"how-to-scan-a-qr-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-scan-a-qr-code\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Scan a QR Code on an iPhone and Android"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A QR code is a two-dimensional bar code that contains data. It can be read digitally by Smart phones.<\/p>\n<p>The digital age brings QR codes everywhere, brochures, billboards, business cards, and restaurant menus. Scanning these contemporary QR codes allows you to open a business page, menu, or app download.<\/p>\n<p>QR (Quick Response) codes are in fashion, and many industries, including clothing stores, restaurants, and bars, are adopting them quickly for user convenience. Therefore, we have curated this easy guide on how to scan a QR code on an iPhone and Android. If you&#8217;re looking to create\u00a0your own personalized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beaconstac.com\/dynamic-qr-code-generator\">generated dynamic QR codes<\/a> for your business or personal use, PhotoADKing&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/photoadking.com\/qr-code-generator\/\">QR code maker<\/a> is a versatile tool that offers a variety of design options that can help you design and generate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/express\/feature\/image\/qr-code-generator\">custom QR codes<\/a> in just a few clicks. Many businesses are integrating QR codes to easily share information with their audience. While knowing how to scan these codes is necessary, it&#8217;s equally important to understand how you can effectively use them for marketing, such as when you decide to <a href=\"https:\/\/bitly.com\/blog\/how-to-add-a-qr-code-to-a-flyer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">add a QR code to your flyers<\/a>. This technique has shown increased audience engagement and optimized campaign tracking.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"iprovpn_btn_cta_row\">\n    \t<a class=\"btn_cta\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/buy-vpn\" title=\"Get iProVPN Now\">Get iProVPN NOW <i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-scan-a-qr-code\/#How_to_Scan_a_QR_Code_Using_Camera_App_4_Quick_Steps\" >How to Scan a QR Code Using Camera App [4 Quick Steps]<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-scan-a-qr-code\/#On_iPhone_and_iPad\" >On iPhone and iPad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-scan-a-qr-code\/#On_Android\" >On Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-scan-a-qr-code\/#Use_Google_Lens_to_Scan_a_QR_Code\" >Use Google Lens to Scan a QR Code<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-scan-a-qr-code\/#Use_Bixby_to_Scan_a_QR_Code\" >Use Bixby to Scan a QR Code<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-scan-a-qr-code\/#Final_Words\" >Final Words<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-scan-a-qr-code\/#Start_Browsing_Privately\" >Start Browsing Privately!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-scan-a-qr-code\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Scan_a_QR_Code_Using_Camera_App_4_Quick_Steps\"><\/span>How to Scan a QR Code Using Camera App [4 Quick Steps]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Follow these simple steps to scan a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/QR_code\">QR Code<\/a> using the camera. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Open the Camera app from the Home Screen, Control Center, or Lock Screen.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Choose the front Camera and hold your device in front of the QR Code so the viewfinder captures the QR Code.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Once scanned, it will show a notification.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Tap the notification to open the QR link.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_iPhone_and_iPad\"><\/span>On iPhone and iPad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Follow these guidelines to scan a QR code on an iPhone and iPad. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Go to settings &gt; Camera &gt; Scan QR codes and enable the green toggle bar button next to allow Scan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uniqode.com\/qr-code-generator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QR codes<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Open the Camera app on your iPhone. You can do it by swiping left from the lock screen.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Then point your camera at the QR code to scan it. Ensure all four corners of the QR code can fit in the camera.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A pop-up banner will appear once you scan the QR code, and a tiny yellow QR code icon will be in the bottom right corner.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Tap on the QR icon in the bottom right corner of the app.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">That\u2019s all! This attempt will route you to a website, open an app, menu, or any other option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_Android\"><\/span>On Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to scan a QR code on Android:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Open the Camera on your Android phone. You can do it by swiping it up from the bottom of your screen. Or you can open it from the search bar.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Point your Android phone straight to the QR code to scan it properly.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Tap the yellow Pop-up banner to re-route the respective site, app, or web page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you don\u2019t see the QR code\u2019s banner, use the Google lens instead.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Google_Lens_to_Scan_a_QR_Code\"><\/span>Use Google Lens to Scan a QR Code<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Google lens is available on Android phones. You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/lens.google\/\">Google lens<\/a> to scan a QR code. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Ask Google assistant to activate Google lens.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Open your Camera app and tap More &gt; Google Lens.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">When opening the Camera app, you will be assigned a lens that scans QR codes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Bixby_to_Scan_a_QR_Code\"><\/span>Use Bixby to Scan a QR Code<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to scan a QR code using Samsung\u2019s virtual assistant Bixby.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Open your camera app and tap \u201cBixby\u201d vision.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Tap allow to enable pop-up permissions.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Now scan the QR code and tap to re-route to the website, app, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span>Final Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlineqrcode.com\/types\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QR codes have become increasingly popular in recent years<\/a>, appearing on products, signs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dochipo.com\/what-are-posters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posters<\/a>, and more, making it a useful skill to know how to scan them.<\/p>\n<p>Scanning a QR code with your smartphone is a quick and easy process that can unlock a world of information and resources. Most modern smartphones come equipped with a built-in QR scanner feature integrated into the camera app, making it easy to scan codes on the go. To scan a QR code, simply open the camera app, point the camera at the code, and wait for your phone to recognize it. The scanner usually provides a link or information related to the code, allowing you to access websites, videos, apps, and more. If your phone doesn&#8217;t have a built-in QR scanner, you can download a free QR code scanning app from your app store.<\/p>\n<p>    \t<hr class=\"mt-5\">\n        <div class=\"custom_CTA mt-5\">\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-7 align-self-center text-lg-left text-center\">\n                    <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Browsing_Privately\"><\/span>Start Browsing Privately!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n                    <p clas=\"mb-0\">iProVPN encrypts your data for protection against hackers and surveillance. 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A notification will appear with a link or information. Some phones may require a separate QR code scanning app. You can download a QR code reader app from Google Play Store.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-8375\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-8375\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-8375\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How do I scan a QR code with my iPhone camera roll?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-8375\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-8375\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>You can scan a QR code with your iPhone camera roll by opening the Camera, position it on the QR code so the code appears on the screen. Tap the notification pop-up on the screen to re-route to the related site, app, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Also, you can use a third-party QR code scanning app that allows you to import a QR code image from your camera roll and decode it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-8376\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-8376\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-8376\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Does my phone camera have a QR scanner?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-8376\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-8376\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>Most modern smartphones come with a built-in QR code scanner integrated into the camera app. If your phone is up-to-date and has a camera app, it is likely to have a QR scanner feature.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-8377\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-8377\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-8377\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Where is the scan button on my phone?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-8377\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-8377\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>The location of the scan button on your phone may vary depending on the device and the camera app you are using. Typically, the scan button is represented by a square or a round icon in the camera app&#8217;s toolbar or settings menu.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/section><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A QR code is a two-dimensional bar code that contains data. It can be read digitally by Smart phones. The digital age brings QR codes everywhere, brochures, billboards, business cards, and restaurant menus. Scanning these contemporary QR codes allows you to open a business page, menu, or app download. 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