Android's built-in QR code reader now automatically zooms in on QR codes to make them much easier to scan.

Use the built-in camera app on your Android device to scan a quick response (QR) code, or use a code scanner on older models.

Android 13 Developer Preview 2 is out with a new QR Code reader. Here's how it work on your Google Pixel with Android 13.

The Android QR code reader will gain the ability to scan passes and other cards to add them to Google Wallet.

Relatedly, Android 13 will also add a QR code Quick Settings tile, which could be an indicator for how the lock screen feature will work — implying (based on how most non-binary-toggle-setting ...

Relatedly, wireless debugging via a convenient QR code scanning pair method (for Android 11 and later) was also added, though some developers have been running into issues with it.

Instagram – Instagram users can scan Nametags, a form of QR code, to quickly follow someone. Facebook – The Facebook app uses QR codes for friend requests and event check-ins.

Here’s how to scan a QR code using Android, iPhone or QR code scanning apps.