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	License	Free
	Op. System	Windows
	Category	General
	Language	English
	Author	Google LLC
	Size	1.31 MB
	Downloads	114,842
	Date	Aug 17, 2023
	File type	EXE
	SHA256	1e692e5474c4461907a998b6b362554a58907ba5e15910fee55be3d289347c70
	Why is this app published on Uptodown?	(More information)

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With Nearby Share, you can share:

• Images, videos, and documents between Windows computers and Android devices that are close together with Nearby Share.
• Files between your own devices or with people around you who also use Nearby Share.
  • When someone sends you a file, you’re asked to approve the request. When you share files, they’re encrypted.

Availability

In the US and most countries, Nearby Share for Windows computer is available. Support is currently not available in:

• Cuba
• Iran
• North Korea
• Syria

Device requirements

Important: ARM devices aren’t supported.

• A computer with a 64-bit version of Windows 10 and up.
• An Android device with Android 6.0 and up. Learn how to turn on Nearby Share on Android.
• Turn on Bluetooth for both devices.
  • If your Windows device doesn’t support BLE Extended Advertising, other people may not find and share with you on certain networks.
• Turn on Wi-Fi or ethernet on both devices.
• Connect both devices to the same network.
• Make sure the devices are within about 16 feet or 5 meters of each other.

Set up Nearby Share for Windows

Important:

• If you use Nearby Share for Windows without an account, some options may not be available.
• Do not open the app as administrator.
• Upon download, you may receive a warning that the installer could be dangerous. As long as you download it from Google, the file should be safe.

1. Download and install Nearby Share onto your Windows device.
2. Open the app and sign in.
3. Under “Visible to others as,” select your device name.
4. Under “Receiving,” select who can share with you.
5. Click Done.

Update your sharing settings

Send content to other devices

1. On your Windows computer, open the Nearby Share for Windows app .
2. Select the file you want to share.
   • You can also select Select files or select folders and find the file or folder you want to share.
3. Drag the file into the app window.
4. Select the device you want to share your file with.
   • If you get a PIN, make sure it matches the one on the receiver’s device.
   • If you can’t find it, make sure the device you want to send to is visible to your device.
5. Select Share.
6. Once the receiver confirms the share, your file is sent.

Tip: If you can’t drag and drop the file:

• You can also:
  1. Find the file.
  2. Right-click the file.
  3. Click Send with Nearby Share.
• You may have opened the app as an administrator. Make sure you do not open the app as administrator.

Get content from someone

Important: To receive files from someone, your device must be detectable to them. You can change your device’s visibility in Settings .

1. When someone uses Nearby Share to send content to you, you’ll get a notification.
   • If your Android device says “Device nearby is sharing”: Select Turn on to make your device detectable continue to step 2.
   • If it shows details about the sender: Select Accept or Decline.

2. Review the share request.

   • If you get a PIN, make sure it matches the one on the sender’s device.
3. To get the content, select Accept.
   • The file is saved to your “Downloads” folder.

Tip: If you share content between your own devices with the same Google Account, the receiver’s device accepts the transfer automatically.

About Nearby Share in background mode

When the app is either open in the background or open but not focused, Nearby Share can still receive files.

When you receive content and files when the app runs in the background, you still get notifications. You can accept content from the notification.

If you open the app from the background to foreground, you go back to the foreground flow.

Tip: When you click on the Nearby Share window when it’s open, it’s not yet fully closed. To fully close Nearby Share:

1. Right-click the tray .
2. Click Quit.

Troubleshoot problems when you share

Try these steps if:

• You can’t find other devices to share with.
• Someone wants to share with you but can’t find your device.
• The file transfer is very slow.
• The file doesn’t transfer to the other device.

Check your Wi-Fi connection

• Make sure both devices have Wi-Fi turned on and are connected to the same network.
• Some Wi-Fi networks, like those in offices, don’t allow device-to-device sharing. Instead:

1. On your phone, turn off Wi-Fi.
2. Turn on the hotspot.
3. Connect both devices to the hotspot.

Check other settings

• Make sure both devices have Nearby Share installed and turned on.
• Check the receiver’s visibility settings.
• Try different visibility settings on your own device.
• On both devices, make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
• Bring the devices within a foot, or 30 centimeters, of each other.
• Close and re-open the app:
  1. Close the app.
  2. Re-open it.
  3. Try to send the file again.
• On your phone:
  1. Turn Airplane mode on.
  2. Turn Airplane mode off.
• Restart your device.
• Wait until no one else is sharing content with the other device.

You don’t get a sharing notification

Important: To get notifications, turn off Focus Assist or Do not disturb.

1. On your computer, open Settings.
2. Click System Notifications & actions.
3. Turn on Get notifications from apps and other senders.
4. Under “Get notifications from these senders,” turn on Nearby Share.

Ask other users for help

If you have more questions, you can ask other users in the Android Help Community.

Related resources

• Share files from an Android device
• Share files from a Chromebook device

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Besides third-party apps to send files wirelessly, Windows users have always dreamt of an Airdrop alternative for Windows. With Google’s Nearby Share feature for Windows, you can seamlessly transfer files to and from Android devices. Today, we will discuss the steps to use Nearby Sharing on Windows PC in this explainer. Additionally, you can learn to share files using QR Codes.

What is Nearby Share?

The Nearby Share is a cross-device wireless file-sharing feature by Google, which has been on the Android platform for quite some time. Now, it has finally paved its way to Windows desktops. Consequently, you can seamlessly transfer files between Windows and Android devices, making it a solid competitor to Apple’s Airdrop.

While it is in the beta phase right now, it works flawlessly to share photos, documents, and files, creating a bridge between Android devices and Windows PCs.

We tested the app thoroughly, and here are the key highlights:

• Transfer files like photos, documents, videos, and links between Android and Windows with a single click.
• All the shared files are end-to-end encrypted.
• Supported on most Android phones and Windows 10/11 systems (except ARM-based).
• File-Transfer speeds are good and depend on your wireless connection and the distance between the devices. During our test, it varied from 10 to 15 Mbps, which is quite impressive for an app in the beta stage.

Requirements for Using Nearby Share on Windows

To use the Nearby Share app on Windows and your Android device, you must adhere to the following requirements:

• A Windows 10/11 PC based on 64-bit architecture (ARM-powered Windows laptops aren’t supported right now).
• An Android Device with Android 6.0 or above.
• Ensure your Windows PC and Android device are connected to the Same Wireless Network.
• Both devices must be within 16 feet or 5 meters of each other.
• Ensure that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth should be turned on for both devices before using Nearby Share.

Nearby Share Alternative for ARM-Based PC

If Nearby Share is not supported on your Windows PC or Android phone, you can check out our guide for top free alternatives to transfer files wirelessly between phone and PC.

How to Set Up Nearby Share on Windows

To get an error-free file-sharing experience between your Android and Windows PC using Nearby Share. You must first set it up on both devices.

On Windows 11/10

Since the Nearby Share for Windows is currently in beta state, you need to download it from Google’s website, instead of the Microsft store.  Follow the below-mentioned steps to set up Nearby Share for Windows.

1. Install the Nearby Share Beta app to your Windows machine from the official Android Page.

2. Next, press the Sign in button to log in to the Nearby Share app using your Google account. Linking your Google account to nearby share helps quickly set up your signed-in devices to exchange files.

Alternatively, you can click the Use Without an Account button to use the app anonymously.

3. Further, configure Nearby Share settings on your Windows PC, such as the Device Name and Visibility.

4. You can also limit and control who can share files with you by configuring the Receiving Settings.

5. Once configured, you’re ready to send and receive files on your Windows 10/11 PC using Nearby Share.

On Android Phones

Once you have configured Nearby Share on your Windows PC, follow the below-mentioned steps to set up Nearby Share on your Android phone or tablet.

1. Open the Settings app and tap on Bluetooth & Devices.

2. Next, locate and tap on Nearby Share to configure it.

3. Finally, enable the toggle to activate the Nearby Share feature.

4. Additionally, you can control the visibility setting from the Device Visibility option.

That’s it! You’ve successfully enabled Nearby Share on your Android phone.

How to Transfer Files from Windows to Android Using Nearby Share

Now that you’ve successfully set up Nearby Share on both devices, let’s look at how you can use it to transfer files from your PC to your Android phone.

1. Launch the Nearby Share Beta app from the Windows Start Menu.

2. On the app’s home screen, click the Select Files or Select Folders link at the bottom to browse and pick the files you wish to send to your Android phone.

3. Now, the app will scan all the eligible Android devices in your proximity for file sharing. Tap on your Android device to select it.

4. The selected file will be instantly transferred to your Android phone with a Sent label when the transfer is complete.

5. All the transferred files will be stored in your smartphone’s Download folder, you can tap the view downloads button to instantly view them.

How to Transfer Files from Android to Windows Using Nearby Share

Nearby Sharing works both ways, as it allows you to share files from Android to Windows PC as well. Follow the below-mentioned steps to transfer your files from Android to Windows.

1. Pick the desired file you wish to send using Nearby Share and tap the three-dot icon next to it to Share it.

2. Next, tap on the Nearby option and select your available laptop from the share screen to send it.

3. Once the file is sent, a green sent icon will be updated on your device’s screen.

Note: For first-time file transfers from Android to PC using Nearby Share, you will get a popup on the PC app asking to accept or reject the incoming file.

FAQs

Q. Is Nearby Share Available for Windows PC?

Yes, it is currently in the beta phase and can be downloaded from the Android website to share files between Windows and Android.

Q. How to Use Nearby Share for PC on Windows 10/11?

You need to download and set it up on your Windows PC, follow the easy steps in this explainer to use Nearby Share for PC on Windows 10/11.

Q. Where Can I Download Nearby Share Free for Windows 11?

It is currently in the beta phase and can be downloaded from the Android website, refer to the steps listed above for the step-by-step guide.

Q. How Do I Use Nearby Sharing From Android to PC?

Turn on Nearby Sharing on both devices and share the file from Android to PC using the Nearby Sharing option. For more details, check the steps above.

Q. How to Use Nearby Sharing From Windows PC to Android?

Download and set up Nearby Share on your Windows PC to send files to your Android phone conveniently. Follow our detailed guide mentioned above to learn the process.

Q. Why can’t I use Nearby Share on my Windows PC?

If you’re using an ARM-based Windows 11 system or anything less than the 64-bit architecture of Windows 10/11, you might face difficulties in experiencing the same. For more details, check the requirements section in this guide.

Q. How do you manually enable/disable Nearby Share on your Android device?

Open the Settings app and search for the Nearby Share option to enable/disable it.

Q. Is Nearby Share secure? How do I protect my system from getting junk files or viruses via nearby sharing?

Yes, files shared through Nearby Share are end-to-end encrypted. Moreover, you can limit your system’s discoverability to avoid getting unknown incoming file requests.

Q. Can I use Nearby Share to send files outside of my Google Account?

Yes, simply set the device visibility to ‘everyone’ instead of ‘your devices’ to send/receive files outside of your Google account.

Wrapping Up: Wireless File Transfer Made Easier

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We are introducing Nearby Share Beta for Windows, an app that helps you share files between Android devices and Windows PCs.

In 2020, we launched Nearby Share as a fast and simple way to share files across your own devices and with friends who are close by. Now available on nearly 3 billion active Android devices, Nearby Share enables us to quickly send and receive content across Android phones, tablets and Chromebooks.

Today, we’re expanding Nearby Share to Windows as a beta in select regions, so even more of your devices can work better together.

How to use Nearby Share with your Windows PC

Nearby Share Beta for Windows is simple to set up. Just download and install the Nearby Share Beta app on your PC. You’ll then be able to send files to nearby Android devices, or send files to your PC based on your device visibility preferences.

Nearby Share Beta works with your Windows PC whether the app is open on the desktop or running in the background. Sending a photo, video or document from your PC to a nearby Android device is as easy as dragging and dropping it into the app, or by selecting “Send with Nearby Share” in the right-click menu. Just select which Android devices you want to share with from the list that pops up.

Sending files to your own devices is even faster. As long as both devices are logged into your Google account, file transfers are automatically accepted — even if your screen is off.

To share from your Android device to your computer, just make sure the Nearby Share Beta application is running on your PC. Then, it’s as easy as tapping Share on the content you want to send, and selecting the PC from the list of available devices.

As a beta, Nearby Share for Windows PCs supports sharing content with Android smartphones and tablets. As we continue to fine-tune the experience and receive your feedback, we’ll expand official support to share content with other Google ecosystem devices.

Whether it’s sharing a photo, link or document, there are many ways Nearby Share can help you throughout your day. Today, Nearby Share Beta for Windows is rolling out in the U.S. and select regions globally.