How do I Scan QR Codes, Text & Documents on the Galaxy Phone
Last Update date : Nov 11. 2026
Learn how to quickly scan QR Codes, documents, and text directly from the camera app on your Galaxy phone. This guide shows you how to enable these smart features and use them to capture information instantly, no extra apps needed. Ideal for saving time when scanning links, digitising documents or extracting text on the go.
Please Note: This guide is designed for Australian variant Galaxy devices, if you have an international device and require further support click here to get in touch with your Samsung subsidiary.
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Open the Camera app
![Open Camera app]()
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Tap on the Menu button
![Tap on Menu]()
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Tap on Settings
![Tap on Camera Settings]()
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Select Scanning
![Select Scanning]()
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Toggle on Document scan, Scan Text & Scan QR Codes
![Toggle on settings]()
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Once enabled you will be able to scan documents, QR Codes and text directly from the Camera app
![Scanning Document, QR Code and Text from camera app]()
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