We use QR codes to scan items, especially when it comes to making payments via UPI. Making payments via UPI is now the most popular method. But what if the QR code is sent via WhatsApp or email to your phone? In such cases, how do you scan the QR code without having to use another smartphone? Here is the simple trick to scan QR codes received on a phone without using another phone.
Related Reading: Desktop QR Code Reader for Windows
How to Scan a QR Code Received on a Phone Without Using Another Phone
Google’s Android system has multiple options using which you can scan any QR code that you receive on your phone. Here are the different ways.
Step 1: First step is to open the Google search option on your phone. You will see a small icon on the search bar on the right-hand side. This is called Google Lens. Alternatively, you can also install the Google Lens app or access Google Lens from your camera app (if your phone supports it).
Step 2: Click on this option, and it will prompt you to scan anything using the camera.
Step 3: Since the QR code is already in the phone, you will need to select the image from the gallery. Here you will see an option to access the images available in the gallery.
Step 4: Find the image using the gallery option and select it.
Step 5: Once you select it, Google will automatically scan the QR code for you.
Another method is to use the Circle to Search option in Android phone. To do this, first open the QR code on your phone, and when you press and hold the bottom bar of your home screen, this will bring up the Circle to Search option.
Here you will be able to circle anything on the screen. You can circle the QR code, and Google will scan it for you.
These are the two easiest options to scan a QR code on your phone without using another phone.
