OpenQR

A QR code reader for Meta Quest 3 and 3S

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OpenQR reads QR codes through the Quest passthrough camera and opens the link in the system browser. Look at a code, tap Scan, and the page opens.

Features

• Reads QR codes from the headset passthrough camera
• Decodes on the device with ZXing, no network needed to scan
• Opens http and https links in the external browser
• Rejects everything else (other schemes, links with embedded credentials) and shows "Web link only"
• Camera mode toggle shows a live preview before you scan
• Runs as a resizable 2D window (384 x 500 dp default) beside your other apps
• Stops the camera when the window loses focus or pauses
• Native Kotlin app, ZXing core for decoding

Install

There are no published releases yet. Build the APK (see below), then install it over ADB with your headset in developer mode:

adb install -r app/build/outputs/apk/debug/app-debug.apk

The debug build installs as com.orgista.openqr.debug. On first launch, allow camera access when prompted.

Compatibility

Device	Minimum	Notes
Meta Quest 3	Android API 34	Passthrough camera access required
Meta Quest 3S	Android API 34	Passthrough camera access required

The manifest restricts the app to quest3 and quest3s. It requests the standard CAMERA permission and the Horizon OS HEADSET_CAMERA permission.

Build from source

Prerequisites: Java 17, Android SDK 34, and the Gradle wrapper included in this repo.

git clone https://github.com/orgista/openQR.git
cd openQR
./gradlew assembleDebug

Command	Description
./gradlew assembleDebug	Debug APK at app/build/outputs/apk/debug/
./gradlew assembleManaged	Minified build signed with the debug key, installs as com.orgista.openqr.debug
./gradlew test	Unit tests

Privacy

Camera frames are processed on the device. OpenQR asks for no network permission and has no account, backend, or analytics. The only thing it sends anywhere is the link you scan, and it hands that to your browser.

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Contributing

Issues and pull requests are welcome. Keep changes small and describe how you tested them on a headset.

License

MIT