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How To How to Scan QR Code

Staff

Android Expert
The Galaxy S20 Ultra has a barcode scanner built directly into the camera software. There is nothing special you need to do!

To scan a QR code with the Galaxy S20:
  • Open the Camera App
  • Point and focus on QR Code
The camera app will immediately identify the QR code, indicate what it is and where it will take you, and give you the option to tap to view the full details or visit the related website.

You will also find "Scan QR Code" as an option in Quick Settings. Be advised that this does nothing special except launch the camera in photo mode so that you can scan the QR code just like above.

Scan a barcode with the Galaxy S20 Ultra:

If you'd also like to scan barcodes and other things besides QR Codes with the Galaxy S20 Ultra you may want to download a 3rd party app such as the perennial favorite "Barcode Scanner" by ZXing Team.
 
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