How to use the QR code reader
- Tap the URL bar.
- Tap the QR code icon.
- The ZXing Barcode Scanner app will automatically open.
- After scanning, you will see the web address in URL bar.
- Tap 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 Go to use the default).
How to enable or disable the QR code reader
Tap the menu button (either below the screen on some devices or at the top-right corner of the browser) and then select (you may need to tap first) , then select .
- Here you can enable or disable the QR code reader:
- To enable, tap 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).
- To disable, tap 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 ZXing Barcode Scanner app from your device.