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

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''' *Before you beging, install 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. This is the only app that has been tested with this feature. {/warning} __TOC__ =How to use the QR code reader= #Tap the URL bar. #Tap the QR code icon. #;{for not m57}[[Image:qr code 2]]{/for}{for m57}[[Image:qr code android 57]]{/for} #The ZXing Barcode Scanner app will automatically open. #;[[Image:qr code 3]] #After scanning, you will see the web address in URL bar. #Tap {button Go} to load the web page in Firefox for Android. 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). =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]] -->