
Finally, you can share anything with Google Nearby Share feature.
Google rolled automatically to Android devices, yoy can find it as a button in the Quick Panel 😃
Below are some details and support from google on how to use it.
Share files and links with Android devices near you
You can use Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or NFC to share content with other devices near yours. You can share things like photos, videos, documents and links.
Note: Some of these steps work only on Android 6.0 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
Turn sharing on or off
- On your phone, make sure that Bluetooth and location are turned on.
- Open your Settings app.
- Tap Google Device connections Nearby Sharing Turn on.
- To turn off Nearby Sharing, tap Settings . Then turn off Nearby Share.
Share content with someone
- Open the content, like a photo or web page.
- Tap Share Nearby Share.
- You may need to tap Turn on.
- Hold your phone and your friend’s device close to each other.
- Under ‘Looking for nearby devices’, tap a device.
- Tap Send.
- You’ll get a message that says “Sending”. When you get the ‘Sent’ message, tap Close.
Get content from someone
- Ask your friend to use the ‘Share content with someone‘ steps above.
- You’ll get a notification that someone is sharing content with you.
- If you haven’t already, to make your device visible, tap the notification.
- If you’re prompted to turn on Nearby Sharing, Bluetooth or location, tap Turn on.
- To get the content, tap Accept.
Choose who can share content with you
- Open your phone’s Settings app.
- Tap Google Device connections Nearby Sharing Device visibility.
- Choose your options:
- All contacts: Your device is visible to your contacts while your screen is on and unlocked.
- Some contacts: Your device is visible to nearby contacts that you choose while your screen is on and unlocked.
- Hidden: Your device is only visible while Nearby Share is open.
Fix problems sharing content
If you try to share content with someone but it doesn’t work, try these steps:
- On both phones, check if Bluetooth is turned on. Learn how to turn on Bluetooth.
- On both phones, check if location is turned on. Learn how to turn on location.
- Bring the devices close together, within 30 cm of each other.
- Turn aeroplane mode on, and then off.
- Turn your phone off, then back on.
- Wait until no one else is sharing content with the other phone.