Google has launched its Nearby Share for Windows, which allows users to send files between their devices without requiring cables or external devices. Instead, it shares files between your Android phone and Windows PC using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. This was initially launched earlier this year, and now it’s available in almost every country in the world. It allows users to send files and apps, has been well-received so far, and is known for being fast and reliable, even though it’s still in beta (early testing phase).
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This is officially launched by Google as a native solution for Windows users, allowing users to send files between their Android device and Windows. As for macOS users, they can use NearDrop, which is a modified version of Google Nearby Share for macOS to share files between Android and Mac. Google is currently testing this feature in beta (which means it’s not fully released yet) as a rival to Apple’s AirDrop.
Users can transfer files wirelessly between their Android phones and their PC using the standard sharing menus on their phones. This was initially limited to certain regions, with the primary focus on the United States, including parts of Europe and other countries overseas, but unfortunately, the app isn’t available in certain countries like Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria.
The app is still in beta and needs further testing and development, but there is no official date announced yet. This only works with Windows 10 or higher devices and requires an Android 6 or higher device, but ARM-based devices don’t support this feature yet. Android already has Nearby Share integrated, and this is going to build a strong ecosystem. To use Nearby Share, users need to grant necessary permissions on their Android device and put their PC in discoverable mode. Prior to Windows launch, Nearby Share was only available for connecting phones and Chromebooks.
This makes it easy to share files between Android devices and Windows desktop/laptops, and it is available for free. After enabling Nearby Share, make sure both devices have it enabled and are within close proximity to each other with Bluetooth and location turned on. To share files, all you need to do is turn on your Windows device and then click on the notifications from Nearby Share and accept the file transfer request. Files will be downloaded onto your Windows device and can be accessed from your downloads folder. You can also customize your Nearby Share settings to control who can share files with you and how files are received.
- Start by downloading Nearby Share on Windows and then install it on your Windows PC.
- Launch Nearby Share and then double-click on it and click yes on the UAC prompt to run the installer.
- Wait for it to install by downloading and installing the software on your PC and hit close when it’s done.
- It is advised that users sign in with their Google account, but you can use Nearby Share from Google without your Google account.
- Give a name for your PC and then choose how your PC will be visible to others on the network.
- Choose the contacts under receiving if you’re using Nearby Share with a Google account to make yourself visible only to those in your Google contacts.
- If you haven’t signed in, set the device visibility setting to receive from everyone to make your PC visible to everyone on the network.
You might encounter some issues while using Nearby Share on Windows.
Make sure you have enabled Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on both your Android and Windows devices, and keep the connected devices on a Wi-Fi network. To get the best out of Nearby Share on Windows, it is preferable to use the 5GHz channel for faster transfer speeds. Keep your PC’s visibility set to either “Everyone” or “Contacts.” On Android, open the file or link you want to share and tap the share button.
From the Share Menu, select Nearby Share. After this, wait for a few seconds until you see your Windows PC’s name appear on the Nearby Share card. Tap on it on your Windows PC, then accept the request by hitting the “Accept” button. The file will be transferred and downloaded automatically to the download folder on your computer. To change the directory where files are saved, click on the “Settings” icon on the Nearby Share app, then tap on the “Change” button next to the “Save received files to” option, and select your preferred directory.
Enable Nearby Share on your Android phone by going to the Quick Settings panel and toggling the “Device Visibility” option. Select “Everyone” or “Contacts” based on your preferences. On your Windows PC, right-click on the files or folder you want to share and select Nearby Share. Alternatively, open the Nearby Share app and drag the item you want to share between your Android and Windows devices. On your Android phone, accept the incoming file transfer, and once the transfer is complete, you can find the file(s) in the Downloads folder on your phone.
This is a free, fast, reliable, and easy-to-use app that allows for file transfer between Android and Windows devices much easier for Android-Windows file-sharing platform. After years of development, Nearby Share has reached a stage where it’s comparable to Apple’s AirDrop. If you encounter any errors, then check your device’s Android version and ensure that both devices have enabled Nearby Share. Enable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Location on both devices, keep the devices closer, and unlock the devices. After this, clear the Google Play Service cache, update Google Play Service, restart your device, and reset your Android smartphone if necessary.
