How to Use the Nearby Share App to Share Files Between Android and Windows

With the introduction of Nearby Share, sharing files between your Android device and Windows PC has become easier than ever. This feature allows you to quickly and wirelessly transfer files between the two devices without the need for cables or external apps. In this article, we will guide you through different methods, step by step, on how to use the Nearby Share app to share files between your Android device and Windows PC.

Method 1: Using the Share Menu

Step 1: Enable Nearby Share on Android

1. Open the Settings app on your Android device.
2. Scroll down and tap on “Google.”
3. In the Google settings, tap on “Device connections” or “Connected devices.”
4. Look for the “Nearby Share” option and tap on it.
5. Toggle the switch to enable Nearby Share.
6. You can further customize your Nearby Share settings by tapping on “Device visibility” and selecting the visibility level.

Step 2: Share a File from Android to Windows

1. Open the file you want to share on your Android device.
2. Tap on the Share icon or the three-dot menu.
3. From the sharing options, select “Nearby Share.”
4. Your Android device will start searching for nearby Windows devices.
5. Once your Windows PC is detected, tap on it to initiate the file transfer.
6. On your Windows PC, a notification will appear asking if you want to accept the file. Click on “Accept” to proceed.
7. The file will be transferred to your Windows PC, and you can choose the destination folder to save it.

Method 2: Using the Windows Share Charm

Step 1: Enable Nearby Sharing on Windows

1. On your Windows PC, open the Settings app.
2. Click on “System” and then select “Shared experiences” from the left-hand side menu.
3. Toggle the switch for “Nearby sharing” to enable it.
4. You can customize the Nearby sharing settings by clicking on “More options.”

Step 2: Share a File from Windows to Android

1. Open File Explorer on your Windows PC.
2. Locate the file you want to share.
3. Right-click on the file and select “Share” from the context menu.
4. In the Share menu, click on “Nearby sharing.”
5. Your Windows PC will start searching for nearby Android devices.
6. Once your Android device is detected, click on it to initiate the file transfer.
7. On your Android device, a notification will appear asking if you want to accept the file. Tap on “Accept” to proceed.
8. The file will be transferred to your Android device, and you can choose the destination folder to save it.

Method 3: Using the Nearby Share App

Step 1: Install the Nearby Share App on Windows

1. Open the Microsoft Store on your Windows PC.
2. Search for “Nearby Share” and install the app developed by Microsoft Corporation.
3. Launch the app once it is installed.

Step 2: Share a File from Android to Windows

1. Open the file you want to share on your Android device.
2. Tap on the Share icon or the three-dot menu.
3. From the sharing options, select “Nearby Share.”
4. Your Android device will start searching for nearby Windows devices.
5. Once your Windows PC is detected, tap on it to initiate the file transfer.
6. On your Windows PC, the Nearby Share app will open automatically, and the file transfer will begin.
7. You can choose the destination folder to save the file on your Windows PC.

By following these step-by-step methods, you can easily use the Nearby Share app to share