How do I scan QR codes on my Galaxy Tab A tablet? Thanks 24 February at 12:43PM edited 24 February at 12:45PM in Techie Stuff 25 replies 466 views

binao

Please can someone give me guidance on scanning QR codes on my Galaxy Tab A Android Samsung tablet?

If I have to download an app, which one is safe? Thanks.

RumRat

Just point the camera at it...

Ayr_Rage

Install Google Lens

binao

Ayr_Rage said:

Install Google Lens

Thanks.

I already  have Lens

Tried Lens, resulted in listing most common qr codes eg bbc etc.

Thanks again. 

binao

RumRat said:

Just point the camera at it...

Thanks

Pointing the camera, nothing.

Dabbing the "take picture" , nothing.

I need to be directed to a Web site by the qr code. 

Thanks again

frugalmacdugal

Hi,

what about trying google play for a scanner?

binao

frugalmacdugal said:

Hi,

what about trying google play for a scanner?

Do you mean an app.

Would you like to recommend one or two 🤔 

Thanks for your i/p

frugalmacdugal

Hi,

yes, an app,

here's what google says.

1. What's the best QR Code scanner app for iPhone and Android?

• Kaspersky's QR Scanner.
• QR and Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play.
• QR Code Reader by Scan.
• Bar-Code Reader.
• NeoReader QR & Barcode Scanner.
• Quickmark Barcode Scanner.
• QR Droid and QR Droid Private.

binao

frugalmacdugal said:

Hi,

yes, an app,

here's what google says.

1. What's the best QR Code scanner app for iPhone and Android?

• Kaspersky's QR Scanner.
• QR and Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play.
• QR Code Reader by Scan.
• Bar-Code Reader.
• NeoReader QR & Barcode Scanner.
• Quickmark Barcode Scanner.
• QR Droid and QR Droid Private.

Kaspersky is in naughtiest land. Sanctions.

Who's Gamma Play or Scan?

Thanks again

frugalmacdugal

Hi,

that was just a google search I did, just go into play and make a choice, easy enough uninstall if not happy.

binao

frugalmacdugal said:

Hi,

that was just a google search I did, just go into play and make a choice, easy enough uninstall if not happy.

Just Google "Does Google Play contain malware".