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Free QR Scanner by Avira

Free QR Code Scanner: Safely reads QR Codes & pricing barcodes. Download free.

AVIRA · com.avira.qrcodescanner

4.5 out of 5 (2 ratings) 500K+ downloads v3.1.2 10.4 MB Android 4.4+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

At a glance

Latest version
v3.1.2 (89)
Updated
Feb 22, 2020 (6 years ago)
APK size
10.4 MB
Requires
Android 4.4+ (API 19)
CPU support
x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category
Tools (app)
Listed since
Oct 3, 2019 (at least)
Permissions
15 (4 sensitive)
Website
avira.com
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Free QR Scanner by Avira is an app by AVIRA in the Tools category, listed since at least October 2019. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 15 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including camera, read shared storage and display over other apps. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “peterapps”.

Free Avira QR Code Scanner Safely reads QR Codes and pricing barcodes. Download this innovate app now for free. Avira Free Insight QR scanner protects you from malicious links embedded in QR codes – to keep you safe against infected phishing links and unknowingly being redirected to dangerous sites. You can also use it to scan and read barcodes, compare prices, and make smarter consumer choices. Features: • QR code scanner Avira proprietary URL cloud technology scans websites in real time. • Block malicious websites Stops infected sites from loading and reveals the full URL linked to a QR code. • Barcode scanner Reads most UPC codes and makes price comparison easy and safe. • Share it Quick and easy sharing to all your favorite social media platforms and email. • Flashlight Need to scan a QR code in the dark? No problem, our QR code scanner lets you conveniently switch on your torchlight from within the app. What you need to know about QR codes. QR (quick response) codes are graphic black and white squares (data matrix) that contain a lot of information, ranging from product data to URLs and special promotions. Within this code, hackers can embed code that redirects you to dangerous locations and applications. Avira Insight QR Scanner protects you – for Free We combine our proprietary URL cloud technology (to scan for infected content) with a QR code reader, giving you the added advantage of Avira protection plus speed and convenience – all for free. Code recognition capabilities QR code reader recognizes the following types of code: Data matrix, UPC-A,UPC-E, Code 39 or 93 or 128, EAN-8, Aztec, EAN-13, Codabar, PDF 417, ITF, RSS-14, RSS-Expanded. This app is included in the Avira Prime subscription service. For more on this, please visit www.avira.com

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Certificate issued to “Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Feb 22, 2020
  • Antivirus scan passed Sep 13, 2020
  • Signed byCN=Tjark Auerbach, OU=Technical Operations, O=Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG, L=Tettnang, ST=Baden-Wuerttemberg, C=DE
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)1B:3C:8B:56:6D:5B:80:54:1C:75:14:4A:9B:B1:60:57:B7:1D:CB:9D
  • File MD5988f61a85d1653c6d9116ff47962dad1
  • Uploaded by “peterapps” 163 followers · uploading since 2018

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Permissions (15)

Free QR Scanner by Avira requests 15 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Free QR Scanner by Avira APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is Free QR Scanner by Avira free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Free QR Scanner by Avira APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 988f61a85d1653c6d9116ff47962dad1.

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