How to Share Files Wirelessly Between Android Devices and PCs
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Summary
Following a collaborative effort with Samsung, Google has rebranded its Nearby Share file sharing feature by incorporating Quick Share, with the new system now including transfers between Android, Windows and Chrome OS devices.
To use Quick Share, users on both sending and receiving devices must have Bluetooth and location settings activated.
Users can then adjust their device settings to specify who is authorised to share files, and can even choose to only allow sharing for 10 minutes to maximise privacy and reduce the risk of unwanted file sharing.
To ensure file transfers are not interrupted, such as when moving large files, users can also use mobile data to send and receive files, even when Wi-Fi is unavailable.
Using Quick Share, users can also generate QR codes to create a more secure method of authorisation when receiving files from unknown senders.
Android users can also use the system to send files to Windows users by downloading the Quick Share app, whilst those using Mac or Linux can use Rquickshare as an alternative.
The updated Quick Share app aims to make it easier and faster for users to share files across multiple platforms and devices.
