How to use Quick Share on Windows to send files quickly

Basically, you will use a cable to connect your Android device to Windows for file transfer. But what if you don't have a USB cable? In this case, we can use the Quick Share app to transfer files between Android and Windows. Quick Share is the equivalent of AirDrop and is similar to Nearby Share on Windows. Here is a guide on how to use Quick Share to send files on Windows.

Instructions for using Quick Share Windows to send files

Note, if you use a Samsung Galaxy phone and want to transfer files between your Windows computer, download the Quick Share app on Microsoft Store at the link below.

For other Android devices, follow the instructions below.

Step 1:

Users download Google's Quick Share application from the link below.

Step 2:

After downloading the file and installing it on your computer, choose to log in to your Google account to use Quick Share on Windows.

Step 3:

Go to the Quick Share application interface, in the section to select the recipient of the file you send , we can adjust it as we like. If you have logged in to your Google account, there are more options.

Step 4:

Continue to turn on Bluetooth on Windows to do it. Open your Android phone then click on Settings , select the Google app and then select Quick Share below.

Step 5:

In the Quick Share interface, you adjust the sharing object . First, you need to activate Show to nearby communication devices . Then, click on Everyone or depending on the need to receive file sharing with the objects you want.

If sharing with others there will be an additional maximum limit of 10 minutes.

Step 6:

Return to the Quick Share interface on Windows , click Select to upload the file to send. You can send files or folders.

The computer then scans for nearby devices via Bluetooth .

If you find a device nearby, click on its name to pair it , and use Quick Share on Windows to send files to Android.

Step 6:

Immediately after that, the Android phone will receive a pairing confirmation message and proceed to receive the file.

When the process of sending files from Windows to Android is complete, Quick Share will display a notification as shown.

With Android you can open the received file immediately.

How to send files from Android to Windows via Quick Share

In addition to transferring files between Android devices via Quick Share, you can also use Quick Share to receive files from Android to Windows.

Step 1:

We access the file to be transferred, then click the share icon , then click Quick Share to send.

Now the Android device will search for nearby computers via Bluetooth. And when detected, click on the device name to send .

Step 2:

We will wait for the Windows device to confirm the PIN code connecting the two devices , then click Accept to agree to receive the file and it's done.

Downloaded files are saved by default to the Download folder on your computer.

Isabella Humphrey

Update 13 January 2025