Guides
Practical guides to scanning QR codes and barcodes on Android, safely.
- How to scan a QR code from a screenshot or photo on Android
Got a QR code in a screenshot, a chat or an email? Scan it on the same phone, without a second device. Step-by-step, plus fixes when the picture won't read.
- Are QR codes safe? 7 checks before you scan one
Fake QR codes on parking meters, posters and emails lead to look-alike payment pages. Seven quick checks before you scan and open a link, and what to do if you already did.
- Share your Wi-Fi with a QR code (and connect from one) on Android
Let guests join your Wi-Fi without typing the password: make a Wi-Fi QR code, print it or show it, and connect from one in a tap. How the code works and how to keep it safe.
- How to scan a QR code on Android (camera, app or photo)
Three ways to scan a QR code on an Android phone, what to do when it won't scan, and how to check a link before you open it. Works for barcodes too.
