Quick Share: Transfer files in seconds wirelessly 🚀📲
You can connect your Android device to Windows using a USB cable to transfer files. But what if you don't have a USB cable handy? In that case, you can use the Quick Share app to transfer files between Android and Windows—and the best part is, it does it at impressive speeds! 🚀
What is Quick Share and is it the same as Nearby Share?
Quick Share es el equivalente de Android a AirDrop, lo que significa que es un servicio nativo para transferir archivos entre dos dispositivos compatibles. Quick Share fue desarrollado por Samsung y, al principio, estaba disponible exclusivamente en smartphones de Samsung. Google también tenía una función similar llamada Nearby Share, que permitía compartir archivos entre dispositivos compatibles.
A principios de 2024, Google se unió a Samsung para fusionar Quick Share y Nearby Share en una sola solución cruzada para Android, que ahora se llama Quick Share. Aunque Quick Share estaba limitado inicialmente a dispositivos Samsung y Nearby Share a algunos Android, esta colaboración hizo que Quick Share se convirtiera en una función preinstalada en más dispositivos Android. Ahora incluso permite compartir archivos entre Android y Windows. 💻📱
Unfortunately, Quick Share is currently not available in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria.
How to get the Quick Share app on Windows
To start using Quick Share to share archivos, primero tenés que descargar la aplicación en tu PC con Windows. La app está disponible en la Microsoft Store, pero lamentablemente, la versión de la Microsoft Store solo funciona con dispositivos Samsung Galaxy. Así que, si tenés un smartphone Samsung Galaxy y querés transferir archivos entre tu Galaxy y tu computadora, podés usar la version of Quick Share in the Microsoft Store.
If you have a smartphone from another brand, you will need to download Google's Quick Share app. Durante la descarga, es posible que veas una advertencia de descarga bloqueada en Google Chrome o un aviso similar en otros navegadores. Simplemente hacé clic en la advertencia y seleccioná «Descargar Archivo No Verificado». 🛡️
Once the download is complete, open the executable file and follow the installation process. After installation, the setup process is the same for both versions of the app, regardless of whether you installed it from the Microsoft Store or the Android website. Click "Sign In" and sign in with your account.
Then, click the drop-down menu icon in the left sidebar and select your recipient. I recommend choosing the "Receive from Everyone" option to avoid any issues during the file exchange. 👍
Set up Quick Share on your Android smartphone
After enabling Quick Share on your Windows computer, you need to activate it on your Android device. However, the exact method may vary between different smartphones, as they often have unique menus in the Settings app. On some Android devices, you can find the Quick Share option in the Quick Settings menu, which appears when you swipe down from the top of the screen.
On other devices, it might be hidden in the Settings menu. I have a POCO device, so the option is located in Settings > Google > Quick Share.
In the Quick Share window, select "Who can share with you" and enable the "Visible to Nearby Devices" switch. Then, choose "Everyone." You can check or uncheck the "Only for 10 minutes" box depending on how long it will take to transfer files between devices.
Transfer files using Quick Share
Una vez que hayas habilitado Quick Share en tu Android smartphone y en tu computadora con Windows, ya estás listo para transferir archivos entre ellos. Por ejemplo, si querés transferir archivos desde tu computadora a tu smartphone Android, hacé clic en la opción «Seleccionar» en la ventana de Quick Share en tu computadora y elegí el archivo que querés enviar.
Quick Share will display a list of nearby devices with Quick Share enabled. Click on your device.
On your Android smartphone, you'll receive a pop-up to pair the devices. Tap "Pair," then select "Accept" to begin receiving the file. 📥
Likewise, you can transfer files from your Android smartphone to your Windows computerOn your Android smartphone, select the file, tap "Send," and choose "Quick Share" from the menu that appears. Tap the device you want to share the file with.
On your computer, click "Accept" to begin receiving the file.
That's all there is to know about how you can set up and use Quick Share to transfer files between your Android smartphone and your Windows PC. Personally, I never use the USB method and always prefer Quick Share to transfer files between my smartphone and my Windows PC. We hope that once you start using Quick Share, it becomes your favorite option for sharing files between devices too! 💖
