How can I download Android apps by scanning the barcode?

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I see all these apps that can be downloaded by scanning a barcode. The question is, how do I actually do this? What app do I use to scan the barcode and install an app?

I think you mean QR codes and not barcodes, correct? – Amanda Mar 25 '11 at 19:42 — Amanda, Mar 25 '11 at 19:42
@Amanda: yes, that is correct – Nathan Fellman Mar 25 '11 at 22:10 — Nathan Fellman, Mar 25 '11 at 22:10

score 17 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 20 '11 at 20:31

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I prefer Google Goggles (available in the Market) for QR scanning to download an app. The most recent version now "sees" the QR and automatically captures it (older version required you to snap the picture before it is processed), then presents a link to the market.

answered Jan 20 '11 at 20:31

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Nuts! Beat me to it. – ale Jan 20 '11 at 20:31

score 12 · Answer 2 · edited Aug 15 '11 at 19:28

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Barcode Scanner is the best, you can also create QR Codes to share with others on their website.

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answered Jan 20 '11 at 20:52

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Matthew Read · Answer 3 · 2011-08-15T19:29:32.623

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I use Quickmark QR Code Reader. The most popular is simply called Barcode Scanner.

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answered Jan 20 '11 at 20:24

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score 1 · Answer 4 · answered Sep 29 '11 at 04:34

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QRDroid does it for me. It gives you lots of options to share the scanned data, and even does the opposite (generate a QR code out of an URL or text, for example).

answered Sep 29 '11 at 04:34

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How can I download Android apps by scanning the barcode?

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