Keep reading to see what to do before using Nearby Share and how to use it.

Remember, ARM devices are not supported.

You will need to go to the option and enable it.

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To turn Nearby Share on, open theSettingsapp, followed byConnected Devices.

SelectConnection PreferencesandNearby Sharenear the bottom.

Tap onDevice Visibilityand choose who you want your gadget to be visible to.

Share Files Using Google Nearby Share

you could choose from options such as:

Youll need to approve the senders request for the file.

Sharing files with friends and family outside your Google account is also possible.

They will need to have Nearby Share on, and youre ready to start sharing.

Share Files Using Google Nearby Share

kick off the downloaded file and start the sign-in process.

Sign in with your Google account and choose from the options to decide where you get your files.

If you hit the Files option, a new window will appear with your latest files.

Nearby Share on Google Files

But if you grab the Folders option, thats what file opens in File Explorer.

Nearby Share will start looking for nearby devices when you send your file.

Youll need to press Accept to receive the file.

opt for Nearby option at the top, and itll start looking for nearby devices.

Tap on the Nearby Share tab, and choose whether you want to share or receive a file.

Lets say you want to share.

Tap on the Share button and select File.

Itll open on the images tab, but swipe left to choose from other file types.

Select your file, followed by the blue Continue button.

Send the file from the other rig instantly get your file.

When you get a file on your Android machine, you might view it or open it in Downloads.

you’re able to easily find it by opening Google Files and going to the Downloads category.