Android’s built-in QR code scanner is changing!

QR codes appear almost everywhere these days, and modern smartphones offer a fast and convenient way to scan these codes. Android The phones come with QR code scanning functionality integrated into the system. This function generally does not change much, except for some small but important additions. However, new evidence found in the latest Google Play services beta suggests a redesign is on the way.

Details of the new design of Android QR code scanner

Changes to Android’s QR code scanner were discovered in the v24.28.30 beta. Reviews from Android Authority have revealed the redesigned interface of Android’s QR code scanner. Users can access this functionality from the Quick Settings tile of their Android phone or from the app drawer (on Pixel phones). Android’s stock Camera app can also scan QR codes, but the Quick Settings solution makes this process a little easier.

In current form, activating the built-in QR code scanner opens a large viewfinder, and there are two buttons in the upper-right corner of the screen: a flashlight button and a feedback button. At the bottom of the screen, there is a gallery icon with the “Scan from photo” option, which allows users to scan codes from saved images.

With the new design, the flashlight, “Scan from photo” and feedback options are all housed in a pill-shaped box at the bottom of the screen. According to Android Authority, this refactoring allows users to more easily access the QR code scanner when using it with one hand.

The text that says “Scan QR code” on the screen has now been moved to a pill-shaped box located just above the viewfinder. In the previous design, this text was located just below the viewfinder. Additionally, the close button (x) in the upper left corner has been removed with the new design.

In addition to these repositioning changes to the QR code scanner, a new animation is also coming. This animation occurs when the browser is triggered and involves a movement where the on-screen viewfinder expands slightly and falls back into place. Although it is not a major change, this innovation somewhat refreshes the user experience.

It’s unclear when these new additions will be available to Android users, but since they’ve already been spotted in the Google Play services beta, we’re hoping wide-scale rollout isn’t far off.