Google’s Nearby Share feature has been built into Android devices for years. It allows transferring files via a combination of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies. With it, you can move files between Android devices and Chromebook. And Windows includes its own Nearby Sharing for PCs. But now, Google’s Nearby Share is available for Windows and allows you to transfer pictures, videos, documents, audio files, and entire folders between your devices.
Google Nearby Share for Windows
Transferring files between Windows and Android hasn’t been a straightforward process. However, moving files between Android and Windows devices is much easier with the Google Nearby Share app for Windows. The app doesn’t provide the ability to share contacts, photos, and messages from Android like the Phone Link app. But it does make the process of transferring files and folders from your phone to Windows a snap.
How to Set Up Google Nearby Share on Windows 11
Download and install Google’s Nearby Share app on your Windows computer to get the file transfer functionality.
How to Send Files from Android to Windows 11
Now that the sharing app is installed, you can begin by sharing files from your Android phone to your Windows 11 PC. To share files from Android to Windows 11:
How to Share Files from Windows 11 to Android
Of course, the sharing functionality works both ways. So, you can send files from your PC to your Android device. Sharing files from Windows to Android is a straightforward process using these steps. To share files from PC to Android:
Sharing Between Android and Windows Made Easy
The new Google Nearby Share app makes sharing files between Android and Windows a cinch. Note that it’s still in beta at the time of this writing, so your file-sharing results may vary. Still, the app is simple to use when sharing a file quickly. For example, it saves the hassle of connecting Android to Windows 11 using the Phone Link feature. There are also more ways to use your Android phone with Windows that you may not know. For example, you can enable Dynamic Lock to keep your PC secure when you’re not near it. In addition, you might want to check out how to use Android apps on Windows 11. If you are an Apple user, it’s also important to mention that you can connect your iPhone to Windows to share webpages. And the Phone Link app was recently updated to allow you to connect your iPhone to Windows 11 and use iMessage from your Windows PC. Comment Name * Email *
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