How To Send File Using Quick Share

How to send and receive files between smartphone and computer using the Quick Share app?

What is the quick share app?

Quick Share formerly known as Nearby Share on Android phones.

Quick Share is a file-sharing app developed by Samsung Electronics and Google, that lets you easily transfer files between devices wirelessly. It works on Android devices and Windows PCs.

Features

  • Fast and Easy Sharing: Quick Share uses a combination of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct to create a fast connection for sharing files with nearby devices.
  • Multiple Device Compatibility: It can share files with other Samsung phones and tablets, other Android devices, and even Windows PCs with the Quick Share app installed.
  • Long Distance Sharing: Besides sharing with nearby devices, you can also send files to anyone over the internet through a link generated by Samsung Cloud.
  • Visibility Control: You have control over who can see your device and send you files, making sure only your chosen contacts can initiate transfers.

System requirements

  • Windows PC (desktop or laptop) running a 64-bit version of Windows 10 or later (ARM devices not supported).
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled on your Windows PC.

Caution with “Quick Share” Lookalikes: Secure Alternatives for File Transfer

There are several third-party apps that use the name “Quick Share” or a similar name. These apps offer a variety of features for sharing files, including the ability to share files with devices that are not nearby. However, it is important to be careful when downloading third-party apps, as some of them may be malicious.

How do you find the official app?

Both the Android official website and Google caution users to only download the software from official shops. Do not download an app that claims to be a Quick Share app for file sharing.

Method 1: Get Quick Share for Windows:

  1. Open the Microsoft Store on your Windows PC.
  2. Search for “Quick Share”.
  3. The app listed should be “Quick Share” by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
  4. Click “Install” to download and set up the app on your computer.

Method 2: On the Android website

Another place to get the app is the Android website. Officially there is only one place where you can download the Quick Share app.

For your convenience, a link is provided here to download the Quick Share app for Windows

How to transfer files between smartphone and laptop using the Quick Share app?

Sharing files using the Quick Share app is pretty simple. You connect the devices and start sending or receiving files.

The main part here many people struggle with is connection. Before you jump into the steps keep these things in mind.

  • Without log-in will delay the connection process or no connection.
  • After log-in, you have to make the visibility set
quick share app to send files

Steps to follow

Step 1:

Log in to your Gmail account on the laptop application of Quick Share. Login will make after connection as Google knows the devices. Remember to use the same email ID on both devices if you select the visibility to “Receive from contacts” or “Receive from your devices”.

Step 2:

On the smartphone, first, make sure Bluetooth and location are turned on. Then tap on the Quick Share icon. It will ask you for confirmation.

Step 3:

Now select all your files on your smartphone to send or drag the files on your laptop to send files from your laptop.

Sending and receiving files do not require an internet connection. But yes the large file will take time to complete the transferring.

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