QR code won’t scan on Android? Try these Pixel and Galaxy checks

On Pixel, open Camera → Settings → More settings and turn on Camera scan suggestions. On Galaxy, open Camera settings and turn on Scan QR codes. Point the camera at the whole square and give it time to focus. If you moved so close that the pattern looks blurry, back away a little. On both phones, look for Scan QR code in Quick Settings and check the other tile pages if it is missing.

If Quick Settings reads a code that Camera misses, recheck the Camera setting. If both scanners can read a different code, examine the original for glare, damage, or cropping. For a code displayed on another screen, try reducing reflections by tilting the screen. For a sign or handout, ask for a clearer copy or the address in text.

The scanner has read the code. Check that the address matches the organization you expect before opening it. If a trusted link opens to an error, try loading another known website to see whether the browser is online. If other sites load, ask the person who shared the code for a current link. For a code meant for an app, such as a device setup code, use the scanner in that app when the setup instructions call for it.