If you’re looking for an easy and efficient way to share files between your Android Phone and Windows PC, then Google’s Nearby Share app is an excellent solution. Announced way back at CES 2022, this utility has finally made its way to PCs, and in its beta form, it’s simple, effective, and easy to install.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to add and use Nearby Share on your Windows PC. So, stay tuned as we kick things off!
Installing Nearby Share on Your Windows PC
To download and install Nearby Share on your Windows Computer, follow these steps:
- Open your browser on your Windows computer and visit Android’s Nearby Share webpage.
- Click on “Get Started with Beta” to download the app.
- After you download the installation package file, click on it and install Nearby Share.
- Click on “Sign In” to use your Google account to sign in to Nearby Share Beta. Ensure that you sign in with the same Google account that you are using on your Android phone.
- Launch the Nearby Share app once the installation is complete.
- After you sign in, enter the name of your Windows computer that will be visible on your Android phone.
- Select your Receiving settings from Android devices. You can also choose between your Contacts or Your Devices for receiving files. In addition, you can choose to enable Receiving from everyone temporarily or always.
How to Share Files from Android to Windows Using Nearby Share
Once you have installed Nearby Share on your Windows PC, you can easily receive files from your Android device. Follow these steps to use the feature:
- Click the Windows Search icon on the taskbar of your computer, type Nearby Share Beta from Google, and press Enter to open the app.
- Click the drop-down menu on the top-left side to enable Receiving.
- Select your Receiving preference.
- On your Android phone, select the file(s) that you want to share.
- Tap on “Share” or “Send.”
- Select “Nearby Share” from the options.
- Tap on “Turn On” to enable Nearby Share.
- Wait till your phone looks for your Windows computer.
- Tap on the name of your Windows computer.
- Then, wait till your file is transferred to your Windows computer.
- You will see a notification in the Nearby Share App on your Windows computer.
How to Share Files from Windows to Android Using Nearby Share
You can also transfer files from your Windows computer to an Android phone using Nearby Share. Follow these steps to use the feature:
- Click the Windows Search icon on the taskbar of your computer, type Nearby Share Beta from Google, and press Enter to open the app.
- Click on “Drop Files & Folders to Send.”
- Select the file(s) from your Windows computer which you want to share.
- Click on the Android device name to share the file(s).
- Ensure that your Android phone also has Bluetooth enabled.
- After the file is received on your Android phone, you will see a notification from Nearby Share.
Final Words
Using Nearby Share on your Windows PC is an excellent way to share files between your Android phone and PC. The installation process is straightforward, and the program is simple to use. Any file sent using Nearby Share for Windows sends fast and seamlessly. So, give it a try and enjoy the hassle-free file-sharing experience.
