How to create a QR code using an Android phone

You've probably seen QR codes on your packages of cereal, posters, etc. and know that these new barcode can encode a lot of information as a link to a Web site, address, e-mail address, etc. Also, given that smartphones that can read these QR codes are becoming more and more common, many people and businesses began to encode certain information through this type of barcode. Thanks to this article and the "Barcode Generator/Reader" app you too you can, next five minutes, create your own QR codes. Good reading!

1 In the "Play Store" app, do a search with the keyword 'barcode '. Select the "Barcode Generator/reader application that is normally located towards the top of the screen.

2 Click on "install". Then click on 'Open' to open this application.

3 Once the application launched, open the menu drop-down and click on "text".

4 Select the type of data that you want to encode using this barcode. For example, select "URL" If you want that your bar code will lead to a website.

5 In the dialog box, enter the Internet address of your site and click "Generate".

6 Click 'Save' to save the barcode you just generate and which is currently displayed on the screen. It is also possible to press "Share" to send the code to your friends for example.

Tips It is possible to print your code on a T-shirt or a poster if you want easily advertise.