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How to Scan QR Code Using Google Lens on iPhone and Android

by Vaibhav

Whether you’re in a restaurant ordering food or at a public place trying to connect to Wi-Fi, the use of QR codes has shot up substantially. While almost all phone’s native camera allows you to scan QR codes easily, I still use Google Lens for its added features. So today, let’s see how to scan a QR code using Google Lens on iPhone and Android.

How to Scan QR Code Using Google Lens

In order to use Google Lens on iPhone, you’ll need the Google app. Although it’s pre-installed on most Android phones, you’ll have to download it from the App Store. Let’s see how it’s done.

1. Simply go to the App Store and search for Google. Look for the official Search app and tap on the Download button.

Google Search App on iOS

2. Open the Google app on your iPhone or Android.

3. Tap on the Lens icon in the search bar. You’ll now see the Google Lens page which will trigger your rear camera. In order to read the QR code, point the white lens frame towards the QR code. This will open the website pop-up similar to what you get on Camera app. Tap on the link to open it in the browser.

Google lens for iPhone

3. You might have already noticed the Tap shutter button to search option. Tapping on the shutter option not only searches the QR code but also scans the text in the viewfinder.

Google Search app for iPhone

You can easily tap and hold the text to select it. Once the text is selected, you can copy the text, listen to it, Google search, translate, etc.

Tip: Tap on the Gallery icon at the bottom to scan a QR code from an image on your phone using Google Lens.

If you have to scan a QR code once in a blue moon, you are better off with the native method. However, the native method only allows you to scan and open the link. Google Lens app, on the other hand, expands this capability manifolds. Here are a few things it adds over the native QR scan feature.

  • Share feature allows you to share it to AirDrop and other apps
  • Scan the QR code from the gallery
  • Handy widgets
  • Ability to listen to text.

Tip: Learn how to use Google Lens on a desktop.

Closing Remarks: Scan QR Code with Google Lens on iPhone

In conclusion, if you need a barebone method of scanning QR codes, the native method work well. However, if you need a quick scan widget, the ability to scan both text and QR codes from your photos, the Google Search app is a no-brainer. Before you go, check out the best tips to use Google Lens.

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