How to use Quick Share: An Android feature for easy file sharing.

Learning how to use Quick Share will allow you to share files, photos, videos and more between Android devices.

Quick Share is an integrated sharing solution across the Android platform that makes it simple to send files across Android phones, Chromebook and Windows PC.

Key features of Quick Share:

• Fast and easy file sharing.
• No content size or file number limitations (app limitations may apply).
• Seamless integration within Android ecosystems.

Setting up Quick Share is a breeze. Discover how to use Quick Share and easily share files between your Android phone and another device in six easy steps.

1. Open your Android device’s Quick Settings tile (Or Settings if you don’t have Quick Settings enabled).
2. Search for “Quick Share.”
3. Toggle the feature to the “On” position.
4. Configure Visibility Settings: choose who can see your device when sharing.
5. Ensure your Bluetooth is turned on.
6. Confirm your screen is unlocked to receive files.

Another handy benefit of Quick Share is that it automatically accepts shares from devices sharing the same Google Account. So, if you want to share files between your different Android devices, it’ll automatically allow you to do so quickly and easily.

How to send and receive files between Android devices.

Using Quick Share is simple. Check out our step-by-step guide on how to send and receive files below:

1. Open the file you want to share (photo, video, document, etc.).
2. Tap the “Share” icon (usually three connected dots).
3. Select “Quick Share” from the sharing options.
4. Choose the device you want to share with from the list of available devices.
5. If the device you want to share with isn't listed, you can generate a QR code from within Quick Share for the other person to scan.

Receiving files is just as easy:

1. Ensure Bluetooth is turned on and your screen is unlocked. (If the sender is not in your contacts, you need to set your visibility (as a receiver) to "everyone" or "temporary everyone"). Alternatively, you can ask them to generate a QR code and simply scan it.
2. You’ll receive a notification asking you to accept or decline the transfer.
3. If both devices are logged into the same Google Account, the file will be accepted automatically.

On some devices, you can even share content directly from your clipboard using Quick Share. It’s good to keep in mind that sharing files at the same time is only available on certain devices. Otherwise, transfers are simply queued. For tips on transferring files from iOS to Android, check out our guide.

Sharing files between Android devices using Quick Share offers several advantages over other file-sharing methods. Here are of the highlights:

Fast and convenient.

Quick Share is faster and easier than emailing files or using cloud storage. Whether you’re sending a single photo or a folder of documents, transfers happen in seconds, right from one device to the other.

Offline sharing.

No signal? No problem. Quick Share works without an internet connection. Instead it’ll transfer over Bluetooth. That means, you can send and receive files on a plane, a train or completely off the grid. No Wi-Fi access needed, just simple sharing that keeps you connected.

Secure file transfer.

Quick Share creates a secure, device-to-device connection, so your files, photos and videos go straight from one device to the other. That means privacy, security and peace of mind, knowing your data stays between your phone and the device you’re sharing with.

Not a contact, no problem.

Quick Share lets you share files with anyone nearby, even if they aren't in your contacts. Simply set the receiver’s visibility to everyone or generate a QR code for your selected files and the recipient can scan it with their device to instantly receive the content. No need to exchange contact information or adjust any settings – just scan and share.

Share without limits.

From high-res videos to long PDFs, you send what you want because Quick Share doesn’t cap your file sizes. Send any file you like in its original format without worrying about compression or sharing limits.

Seamless integration.

Quick Share is designed for seamless integration across your devices. It's built right into Android phones and Chromebooks, so there's nothing to install or configure – you can start sharing instantly. For Windows PCs, simply download the Quick Share app to connect your devices and easily send files, photos and videos. Get the app at android.com/intl/en_uk/better-together/quick-share-app/.

If you’ve used other platforms before, like AirDrop on iOS devices, you’ll find that Quick Share makes sharing files just as simple. It’s built right into your device, so no extra apps or setup are needed.

While some tools, like AirDrop, work within their own ecosystem, Quick Share lets you effortlessly share files between Android devices, Chrome OS and Windows. It’s like an air drop for Android.

Quick Share is a game-changing feature providing a seamless way to share files. It’s built in, so you can start using Quick Share right away.

And it’s not just an AirDrop for Android devices, see the guidebook to explore everything Quick Share is built to do, and say goodbye to the days of cumbersome file transfers.