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Generic QR Code Scanner on Windows Pc

Developed By: Jason K.S.L.L.

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: April 18, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0.1
Size 2 MB
Release Date July 13, 18
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Required to be able to access the camera device. [see more (1)]

What's New:
- No longer displays some 1D barcode data as valid phone numbers- General fixes [see more]

Description from Developer:
Scan QR codes and Barcodes with this easy to use tool.

Reasons why you might want to use Generic QR when there's already a bajillion other scanners:
- You feel like it
- Only... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Generic QR Code Scanner and install on Windows PC. Generic QR Code Scanner is free Tools app, developed by Jason K.S.L.L.. Latest version of Generic QR Code Scanner is 1.0.1, was released on 2018-07-13 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of Generic QR Code Scanner is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Generic QR Code Scanner on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Generic QR Code Scanner on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Generic QR Code Scanner on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Generic QR Code Scanner using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Generic QR Code Scanner" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Generic QR Code Scanner on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Generic QR Code Scanner" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.0.1.

Download Generic QR Code Scanner 1.0.1 on Windows PC – 2 MB

Scan QR codes and Barcodes with this easy to use tool.

Reasons why you might want to use Generic QR when there's already a bajillion other scanners:
- You feel like it
- Only needs Camera permission
- No extraneous features that you probably don't want and require all sorts of permissions(like Contacts and WiFi for a barcode reader... whaaaaat?).
- Simple to use
- Lightweight
- No Ads

Generic QR also has the standard Code Scanner features including, but not limited to:
- Recognizing what type of data is in the QR/Barcode and offering contextual actions like:
- Adding to contacts
- Opening web links
- Dialing/Messaging phone numbers
- Web search on the detected text
- Sending emails
- Flashlight & Autofocus
- Save and Share scanned codes
- Scan History
- 2D Code scanning(QR, Data Matrix, etc.)
- 1D Code scanning(UPC, Code128, etc.)
- No longer displays some 1D barcode data as valid phone numbers
- General fixes
Required to be able to access the camera device.