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Use Nearby Share to share images, videos, documents, and more between Windows computers and Android devices that are close together. You can share files between your own devices or with people around you who also use Nearby Share. When other people send files to you, you’re asked to approve the request. Files are encrypted when you share them. Availability Nearby Share Beta for Windows PCs is available in the US and most countries globally. Support is currently not available for the following: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria. Device requirements Important: ARM devices are not supported. • A computer with a 64-bit version of Windows 10 and up. • An Android device with Android 6.0 and up. • Turn on Bluetooth on both devices. • If your Windows device doesn't support BLE Extended Advertising, other people may not be able to 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. Important: • If you use Nearby Share Beta for Windows without an account, some options may not be available. • Do not open the app as administrator. • You may receive a warning upon download that the installer could be dangerous. As long as you download it from Google, the file should be safe. • Download and install • After it’s installed, open the app and sign in. • Under “Visible to others as,” choose your device name. • Under “Receiv...

Nearby Share Beta for Windows is simple to set up. Just download and install the 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 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.

I installed the beta of Nearby Share to a Windows 11 system and used it to move photos between that and my Pixel 6, and it worked like a charm. Here are some step-by-step instructions on how to set up Nearby Share for Windows. (Note: the feature is available on Windows 10 and up but not on ARM-powered Windows laptops.) Incidentally, if you intend to use Nearby Share frequently, you can enable / disable it using a button on your phone’s Quick Settings menu (the one that you get by swiping down from the top). If you don’t see the Nearby Share button on your Quick Settings menu, then swipe down twice, tap the pencil icon on the button corner, find the Nearby Share button and move it to your active Quick Settings menu by holding and moving it up. • To get started, you can find the download for Nearby Share’s beta Get started. • You will download a file (it will be named something like BetterTogetherSetup). Click on it to start the install. • Once the app is installed, a pop-up window will invite you to either sign in to your Google account or use the app without an account. Out of curiosity, I clicked on Use without an account. • Regardless of whether you sign in, the next window is Set up Nearby Share, which is where you can give a name to your PC and choose who, if anyone, can share with you — this is determined under the subhead Receiving. (At this point, if you want, you can also uncheck the box that sends usage info and crash reports to Google.) • When you first see the s...

Android users are proud of our devices’ versatility, but many of us have been low-key jealous of Apple’s AirDrop, which allows iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers to seamlessly swap files within a certain physical distance. Google, naturally, came up with its own version of the feature—Nearby Share—but until recently it was only available on the company’s operating system. Thanks to a new beta app, anyone with an Android device can now also share photos and documents with Windows 10 and 11 computers. Consider this your sign to get your PC and your Google-powered phone closer than ever. [Related: Once the app is installed, it will prompt you to sign into your Google account. If you have multiple, using a different account from the one on your phone won’t prevent you from sharing files, but it will add a few steps. When you’re using the same account on your phone and PC, Nearby Share will assume you’re sending files to yourself so the process will happen automatically. Set up the Nearby Share app on your PC As soon as the installation is complete and you’ve signed into your Google account, you’ll need to tweak some options within the Nearby Share app. First, you’ll have the ability to change your PC’s name, which by default will be the same one you use on Windows. Next, you’ll be able to set the visibility of your device by clicking the Receive from drop-down menu. It’ll be set by default to your contacts, meaning only people you’ve saved to your phone will be able to send you...

Nearby Share is a widely-used feature on Android smartphones that enables users to share files and apps wirelessly, without requiring an internet connection. This feature is now also available on Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11, providing users with the ability to easily To begin using Nearby Share on your PC, all you need to do is download the app and follow the setup instructions. This application can be utilized on both high and low-configured laptops and computers, and it does not require an emulator or any extra software, making it straightforward for users of all skill levels to use. While MacBook or MacOS users may feel left out, there are several other options available to them for wireless file transfer. On the other hand, if you are a Windows user, Nearby Share is an excellent choice for sharing files between your devices without requiring an internet connection. Try it out today and experience the convenience of wireless file sharing. Requirement Minimum Recommended Operating System Windows 7 Windows 10 Processor 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores 2.5 GHz quad-core processor or faster RAM 2 gigabytes (GB) 8 gigabytes (GB) or more Storage 64 GB or larger storage device with at least 16 GB of free space 128 GB or larger SSD with at least 32 GB of free space Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 or higher Bluetooth 5.0 or higher Wi-Fi Wi-Fi adapter that supports Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi adapter that supports Wi-Fi Direct with Miracast capability Network Connection Ethernet adap...

Benj Edwards Former Associate Editor Benj Edwards is a former Associate Editor for How-To Geek. Now, he is an AI and Machine Learning Reporter for Ars Technica. For over 15 years, he has written about technology and tech history for sites such as The Atlantic, Fast Company, PCMag, PCWorld, Macworld, Ars Technica, and Wired. In 2005, he created Vintage Computing and Gaming, a blog devoted to tech history. He also created The Culture of Tech podcast and regularly contributes to the Retronauts retrogaming podcast. If you don’t have Currently, Nearby Sharing only supports transfers of individual files, not folders. But as a workaround, you could RELATED: What Is Bluetooth? First, Enable Nearby Sharing To use Nearby Sharing in Windows 11, you first need to ensure it is enabled. To do so, press Windows+i to open the Settings app. Or you can right-click the Start menu and select “Settings.” In Settings, select “System,” then click “Nearby Sharing.” In Nearby Sharing settings, locate the “Nearby Sharing” section and expand it if necessary. Then click a radio button beside either “My Devices Only” or “Everyone Nearby.” If you choose “My Devices Only,” you can only transfer files between devices signed into the same If you change your mind and want to disable Nearby Sharing later, you can click the “Nearby Sharing” button in RELATED: How to Turn On Bluetooth on Windows 11 How to Share Files with Nearby Sharing Now that Nearby Sharing is enabled, sharing a file is fairly easy. First...

Notes: • If the PC you're sharing from is running the latest version of Windows 11, you can share over Wi-Fi if the Windows 10/11 PC you’re sharing to is connected to the same private Wi-Fi network. Otherwise, you can share over Bluetooth. • To share files with a PC that’s running Windows 10, it must be running Windows 10 version 1803 or later. To find out which version of Windows you have installed, see • On the PC you’re sharing from, select Start , and then select Settings > System > Nearby sharing . Choose whether you’d like to be able to share and receive files with everyone, or only your own devices (where you are logged in with your Microsoft account). Do the same thing on the PC you’re sharing to. • On the PC that has the document you want to share, select Search , type file explorer in the search box, and then select the document you want to share. • In File Explorer, select the file you want to share, then select Share from the toolbar at the top. • On the PC you’re sharing from, select Start , and then select Settings > System > Nearby sharing . Choose whether you’d like to be able to share and receive files with everyone, or only your own devices (where you are logged in with your Microsoft account). Do the same thing on the PC you’re sharing to. • On the PC you want to share from, open Microsoft Edge , and then go to the webpage you want to share. • In Microsoft Edge, select Settings and more > Share > Windows share options , and then select the name of the de...

Make emailing yourself a thing of the past. Securely transfer files from your PC to your Android device and take them on the go. • Send photos, screenshots, videos and documents to your Android device using Nearby Share Beta. • Easily send via drag-n-drop or right click and select “Send with Nearby Share”. Make emailing yourself a thing of the past. Securely transfer files from your PC to your Android device and take them on the go. Send photos, screenshots, videos and documents to your Android device using Nearby Share Beta. Easily send via drag-n-drop or right click and select “Send with Nearby Share”. What is your primary reason for visiting Android.com? • Learn about Android Safety • Learn how to switch to Android • Get help finding a new smartphone • Get help finding a new tablet • Learn about a new Operating System release • Learn about Google Apps and Android features • Get help with using Android • Learn about multi-device experiences • Other Question of Which of the following best describes where you are in the shopping process for a new smartphone? • Initial gathering of information about what smartphones are available • Narrowing down to a short list of smartphones • Decided on the smartphone and ready to purchase • Not currently shopping for a new smartphone Question of • For developers • Developer Resources • Android Studio and SDK • Android Open Source Project • For enterprise • Enterprise Overview • Essentials • Management • Security • Enrollment • Employees...

Chris Hoffman Editor-in-Chief Chris Hoffman is Editor-in-Chief of How-To Geek. He's written about technology for over a decade and was a PCWorld columnist for two years. Chris has written for The New York Times and Reader's Digest, been interviewed as a technology expert on TV stations like Miami's NBC 6, and had his work covered by news outlets like the BBC. Since 2011, Chris has written over 2,000 articles that have been read more than one billion times---and that's just here at How-To Geek. How to Enable Nearby Sharing RELATED: Everything New in Windows 10's April 2018 Update, Available Now For now, Nearby Sharing only works between two Windows 10 PCs that have the feature enabled. You can’t yet share from mobile or other operating systems. You can enable Nearby Sharing from either Windows 10’s Share dialog, or in Windows 10’s Settings app. To enable it from the Share dialog, click a “Share” button anywhere in Windows—for example, by clicking the “Share” button on Edge’s toolbar or by right-clicking a file in File Explorer and selecting the “Share” command. In the Share menu, click or tap the “Tap to turn on nearby sharing” option. Files you receive via Nearby Sharing are saved to your Downloads folder by default, but you can change that in the Settings app. You can also choose who can share with you. By default, every nearby Windows 10 PC can share or receive from you. If you select the “My Devices Only” option instead, Nearby Sharing will only work between PCs you’v...

Nearby Share is a widely-used feature on Android smartphones that enables users to share files and apps wirelessly, without requiring an internet connection. This feature is now also available on Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11, providing users with the ability to easily To begin using Nearby Share on your PC, all you need to do is download the app and follow the setup instructions. This application can be utilized on both high and low-configured laptops and computers, and it does not require an emulator or any extra software, making it straightforward for users of all skill levels to use. While MacBook or MacOS users may feel left out, there are several other options available to them for wireless file transfer. On the other hand, if you are a Windows user, Nearby Share is an excellent choice for sharing files between your devices without requiring an internet connection. Try it out today and experience the convenience of wireless file sharing. Requirement Minimum Recommended Operating System Windows 7 Windows 10 Processor 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores 2.5 GHz quad-core processor or faster RAM 2 gigabytes (GB) 8 gigabytes (GB) or more Storage 64 GB or larger storage device with at least 16 GB of free space 128 GB or larger SSD with at least 32 GB of free space Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 or higher Bluetooth 5.0 or higher Wi-Fi Wi-Fi adapter that supports Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi adapter that supports Wi-Fi Direct with Miracast capability Network Connection Ethernet adap...