Almost every Android phone comes with the Google app, and you don't need anything more to scan a QR code. The application has a built-in scanning tool called Lens.

QR codes may not be as prolific as they once were, but they’re still highly useful for quickly sharing information. The thing is, it’s not always clear how to scan one. If you’re an Android user, here’s the skinny.

How to Read QR Codes on Android. In order to read a QR code, you’ll need your Android smartphone with a camera, and, if there’s no native QR code reader, you may have to download a mobile app for it. For this guide, we’ll use a Samsung S8+ phone to