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Google Nearby Share

Google Nearby Share…

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

  1. On your phone, make sure that Bluetooth and location are turned on.
  2. Open your Settings app.
  3. Tap Google  Device connections  Nearby Sharing  Turn on.
  4. To turn off Nearby Sharing, tap Settings . Then turn off Nearby Share.

Share content with someone

  1. Open the content, like a photo or web page.
  2. Tap Share   Nearby Share.
    • You may need to tap Turn on.
  3. Hold your phone and your friend’s device close to each other.
  4. Under ‘Looking for nearby devices’, tap a device.
  5. Tap Send.
  6. You’ll get a message that says “Sending”. When you get the ‘Sent’ message, tap Close.

Get content from someone

  1. Ask your friend to use the ‘Share content with someone‘ steps above.
  2. 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.
  3. To get the content, tap Accept.

Choose who can share content with you

  1. Open your phone’s Settings app.
  2. Tap Google  Device connections  Nearby Sharing  Device visibility.
  3. 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:

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