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How to Use Quick Share on Android

Tap each step to follow along in order.

  1. Select the photo or file you want to share

    Open your gallery or files app and choose the item you want to send.

  2. Tap "Quick Share" in the share menu

    Tap the share button, then choose "Quick Share" from the list of options.

  3. Choose a detected nearby device

    Pick the recipient from the list of nearby devices found over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

  4. Accept the transfer on the receiving device

    The transfer starts as soon as the other person taps "Accept" on the notification that appears on their device.

  5. Why this is useful

    You can send full-quality photos and files quickly between nearby Android devices, with no cable and without a messaging app compressing them.

Skip the quality loss that comes with messaging apps

Sending large photos or videos through a chat app often compresses them and drops the quality. Quick Share sends the original file directly, so the person on the other end gets exactly what you sent.

No internet connection required

Quick Share relies on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct rather than a data connection, so nearby devices can exchange files even with no internet access, as long as both have it enabled.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it work without an internet connection?

Yes. Quick Share uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct, so you can send and receive files at short range without needing an internet connection.

Can I send files to an iPhone?

Some newer devices support cross-platform sharing with iPhones, but support varies depending on the device and operating system version.