ANDROID APP • FEATURES & QUICK GUIDE

Turn your Android phone into a powerful wireless barcode scanner.

PhoneScan2PC uses your Android phone camera to scan barcodes and QR codes, send them directly to Windows, or manage structured inventory workflows in Warehouse Mode.

Scan to PC

Real-time barcode transfer to Windows.

Warehouse Mode

Quantities, sessions and inventory workflows.

Sessions & Export

Organize and export scanned data.

PhoneScan2PC Android App

Ready to scan

  • Barcode & QR scanning with the phone camera
  • Real-time Android → Windows transfer
  • Warehouse Mode with quantity management
  • Sessions, history and data export
  • Manual barcode entry when needed
QUICK START

Start scanning in six steps

1

Install the Android app

Install PhoneScan2PC on your Android phone and allow camera access.

2

Start Windows Listener

Make sure the target Windows PC is running PhoneScan2PC Listener.

3

Select the PC

Open the server list and choose the correct discovered Windows Listener.

4

Enter the PIN

Enter the four-digit PIN configured on the Windows Listener.

5

Choose a mode

Use Scan to PC for direct input or Warehouse for inventory work.

6

Start scanning

Point the camera at the barcode or QR code and continue your workflow.

ANDROID FEATURES

Everything built into the PhoneScan2PC Android app

Barcode & QR Scanning

Scan supported barcodes and QR codes using the Android phone camera.

Scan to PC

Send scanned values directly to the active field on the connected Windows PC.

Warehouse Mode

Use a dedicated workflow for inventory and stocktaking tasks.

Quantity Management

Enter and edit quantities for scanned warehouse items.

Scanning Sessions

Keep scanning work organized into sessions with start and close times.

Session History

Review previous scanning sessions and collected data.

PDF Export

Export supported session data to PDF.

XLSX Export

Export supported session data to Excel-compatible XLSX.

CSV / TXT / JSON

Export structured session data in additional supported formats.

ENTER / TAB / None

Choose what key is sent after a scan for faster data entry.

Custom Key Suffix

Use supported custom CTRL / ALT / SHIFT / function-key combinations.

Duplicate Control

Reduce accidental repeated scans with duplicate-scan protection.

Send Again

Resend the last scanned value without scanning it again.

Manual Barcode Entry

Type a barcode manually when camera scanning is not practical.

Connection Status

See whether the app is connected, disconnected or searching.

Server Discovery

Find available PhoneScan2PC Windows Listeners on the local network.

Multi-language Interface

Use PhoneScan2PC in a broad set of supported interface languages.

Orientation Lock

Keep the scanning interface stable during use.

TWO CORE WORKFLOWS

Choose the mode that matches your task

Scan to PC

For POS, retail, office and everyday barcode input.

  • Real-time Android → Windows transfer
  • Keyboard-style input
  • ENTER / TAB / None / Custom suffix
  • Duplicate-scan control
  • Send Again
  • Manual barcode entry
  • Scanning sessions

Warehouse Mode

For inventory, warehouse and stocktaking workflows.

  • Everything in Scan to PC
  • Quantity management
  • Edit scanned quantities
  • Inventory-oriented sessions
  • Session history
  • PDF / XLSX export
  • CSV / TXT / JSON export
SETTINGS EXPLAINED

Key Android controls at a glance

Scanning controls

  • Automatically send after scan: Sends the scanned value immediately.
  • Scan same barcodes continuously: Allows repeated scanning when required.
  • Duplicate protection: Reduces accidental repeated scans.
  • Send Again: Resends the last scan without rescanning.
  • Manual keyboard: Lets you type a barcode directly.

Connection & interface

  • Language: Select the app interface language.
  • Server selection: Choose the Windows Listener to connect to.
  • PIN: Enter the Listener's four-digit connection code.
  • Suffix: ENTER, TAB, None or supported custom key combinations.
  • Status indicator: Shows connected, disconnected or searching state.
SESSIONS & EXPORT

Keep scan data organized and portable

Session lifecycle

Start, close, review and delete scanning sessions.

Export formats

Export supported session data to PDF, XLSX, CSV, TXT and JSON.

Share data

Use Android sharing options to move exported files into your normal workflow.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common Android app questions

Check that the Windows Listener is running, both devices are on the same reachable network, and the network does not isolate Wi-Fi clients.
Confirm the selected server is correct, enter the current Listener PIN, and make sure the Listener has an available client slot.
Use duplicate-scan protection. If repeated scans are intentional, enable the setting that allows the same barcode to be scanned continuously.
Before scanning, click the exact field in the Windows application where the barcode should be entered.
Improve lighting and distance, keep the barcode clearly in view, or use manual barcode entry when needed.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Before you start

Android Phone

A supported Android device with camera access.

Windows Listener

A Windows PC running PhoneScan2PC Listener.

Reachable Network

Android and Windows must be able to communicate across the local network.

Ready to start scanning?

Install PhoneScan2PC on Android, connect to your Windows Listener and begin scanning.

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