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Learn about the QR code reader in Firefox for Android, including managing the QR code reader in the URL bar.

{for not m42}[[Template:updateandroid]]{/for} Firefox for Android has a QR code reader in the URL bar to allow a user to load a webpage using its QR code. This article will show you how to use a QR code reader, including how to scan the QR code from the URL bar. {warning} '''Note''' *Mozilla has only tested the official ZXing [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.zxing.client.android Barcode Scanner] app that works with the ZX library. * Before you begin, install this QR code scanner. Otherwise you will not see the QR Code reader icon in the URL bar. {/warning} ''To see this feature, '''tap''' on the URL bar.'' <center>[[Image:qr code 1-2]]</center> __TOC__ =How to use the QR code reader= Tap the QR code icon. ;[[Image:qr code 2]] It will automatically open the ZXing Barcode Scanner app for scanning QR codes. ;[[Image:qr code 3]] After scanning, you will see the web address in URL bar. Now tap {button Go} to load the web page in Firefox for Android. ;[[Image:qr code 4]] If words instead of a web address show up after scanning, you may perform a search using those words by choosing a search engine (or simply tap {button Go} to use the default). ;[[Image:qr code 5]] =How to enable or disable the QR code reader= Tap the menu button [[Template:AndroidMenuLocation]] and then select {menu Settings} [[Template:AndroidMore]], then select {menu Accessibility}. <!-- (upgrade to FF50 or later) ;[[Image:qr code 61]] --> *Here you can enable or disable the QR code reader: ;* To enable, tap {menu QR code reader} until the slider is in the ON position which is usually on the right (in some versions of Android you will see a checkmark; make sure it is checked). <!-- ;;[[Image:qr 71]] --> ;* To disable, tap {menu QR code reader} until the slider is in the OFF position which is usually on the left (in some versions of Android you will see a checkmark; make sure it is unchecked), or you may uninstall the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.zxing.client.android ZXing Barcode Scanner app] from your device. <!-- ;;[[Image:qr 72]] -->