Not all smartphones require a third-party app to scan QR codes. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how to scan codes using iPhone or Androids.

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 ...

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.

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.

Can you scan a QR code from a screenshot or photo? Yep, you can.

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.

QR codes are a great way to relay a lot of information in a small space and your Android phone has multiple ways to read them. Here's how to do it.

How to scan a QR code on an Android phone As QR codes have become more common, more manufacturers have built QR scanners directly into the default camera app.

Go to your full list of all apps (from the home screen, swipe up) and look for a QR Code or Code Scanner app. Or, look for the Google Lens app, which may be pre-installed and can also scan QR codes.