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QR codes in the notification shade

Screenshot: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
Screenshot: Florence Ion / Gizmodo

It feels like QR codes are becoming the norm for restaurant menus, so you might as well give in and pin the option to the Quick Settings in your notification shade for faster access.

In Android 13, drag down the notification shade, tap on the edit icon, and then drag to add the Scan QR Code shortcut to your Quick Settings roster. When you need it, tap on it, and it will rapidly launch the scanning option. It is much more accessible than in previous Android versions, which required you to launch the Google Assistant app or hop into the camera app and select the QR code shortcut.