I had no idea that my Android (relatively new) has its own app called Lens that works for scanning QR codes. Somebody on a support call told me about it, which was very nice of him.

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From: Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Tim McMahon
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 4:19 AM
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Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] QR Code Reader - Android Cell Phones

Most (all?) newer smart phones have a QR reader built into their camera app.  It might not be enabled by default, so you should be able to go into the  settings on the camera app and check there.

On 3/12/24 1:13 PM, charles meyer wrote:
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> My esteemed listmates,
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> I used a free QR code reader for the past year which worked great but
> that doesn't seem to be listed in Google Play anymore for Androids.
>
> I installed Binary Eye and it took a lot of time to finally scan a QR
> code on a package and then opens a window which doesn't tell me much.
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> The old QR Reader would tell me all sorts of info quickly.
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> I'd like a QR Reader which does not attract or come with a lot of tracking.
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> Are you using a QR Code Reader which doesn't attract a lot of
> tracking, is free and easy to use?
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> Thank you!
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> Charles.
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> Charlotte County Public Library
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