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How to Use Quick Share on Samsung Galaxy Phones

  • The Quick Share feature also works with non-Samsung phones, as Google and Samsung have merged Nearby Share and Quick Share.
  • With Quick Share, you can easily send files, photos, videos, and links to nearby Samsung phones and a select few laptops.

What Is Quick Share on Samsung Galaxy Phones

Quick Share is a file-sharing feature on Samsung Galaxy phones, similar to Apple’s AirDrop. It allows you to share photos, videos, links, or any other file type with nearby Samsung phones using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The best part is that you can share files with up to five different Samsung phones simultaneously.

How to Use Quick Share to Send or Receive Files

Let’s see how you can use Quick Share on your phone to exchange photos, videos, links, and files with other Samsung phones.

Receiving Files with Quick Share

Receiving files with Quick Share is fairly simple. All you need to do is enable the Quick Share feature and allow nearby phones to connect with you. To enable Quick Share via the Quick Settings panel, swipe down from the top of the screen twice. Tap the Quick Share button and select Contacts only or Anyone nearby from the menu that pops up.

When someone sends you an image, video, file, or link via Quick Share, a pop-up will appear. You can choose to Accept or Decline the file from the pop-up. You’ll need to keep your phone unlocked to receive the files.

Tip: You can also go to Settings > Connected devices > Quick Share to modify your file sharing preferences.

Sending Files With Quick Share

Quick Share allows you to share things from almost anywhere. So, you can share files or links from the Gallery, file manager, browser, and more.

If you’re looking to share something using Quick Share, here’s what you need to do.

Step 1: Open up any image, video, or document that you wish to share. Tap the share option at the bottom and choose Quick Share.

Step 2: Your phone will start looking for any nearby Galaxy devices. Select the one with which you’d like to share the file. Note that the receiver needs to enable Quick Share on their phone and keep the phone unlocked to appear as an available device.

The recipient’s phone will receive a request. Once it is accepted, your phone will share the file instantly.

Similarly, you can also select and share multiple files at once using the Quick Share feature.

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Last updated on 25 July, 2024

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  1. Is the Quick Share only for use with other Samsungs? Can I use it with my Mac Air tablet? If not, what’s the best way to get my phone photos to that tablet?
    Thanks

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