Your Android or iPhone can probably already scan QR codes. Here's how to do it no matter what phone you have.

TECH How to scan a QR code with your iPhone or Android phone (no apps needed) QR codes are those pixelated squares you see in restaurants, advertisements, stores, food packaging, business cards ...

Your phone may have come with a separate app for scanning QR codes. Go to your full list of all apps (from the home screen, swipe up) and look for a QR Code or Code Scanner app.

Need to open a menu on your phone or sign into an app on your tv? You can use your Samsung Galaxy phone to quickly scan QR codes.

Scanning QR codes on your phone doesnt always require a second device. Know how to scan QR codes using built-in tools, apps, or online decoders.

QR codes can house a whole lot of data, from the URL of a webpage or service, to where to directly download an app. Here's how to scan them.

Conclusion Scanning QR codes on your Samsung Galaxy phone is a simple, convenient process thanks to Samsung’s inclusion of the feature in its camera and internet apps.

Some developers would lead you to believe you need to download their app to scan QR codes. Spoiler: Your phone can do that with built-in features.