Share files between mobile phone and PC using Nearby Share
Tired of having to connect your phone to your computer via a USB cable to transfer files? If you answered yes, we want to inform you that this is no longer necessary. While there are several ways to do this, the release of Nearby Share for Windows makes the process much easier.
Compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11, this app built into Android gadgets allows you to transfer files between two devices easily and in seconds.
If you are interested in how to download, install and use Nearby Share, we invite you to continue reading our article. In it we will explain all this and much more step by step.
How to download and install Nearby Share on Windows 11?
- First you need to go to Nearby Share official website(android.com/better-together/nearby-share-app). There click on the option Get started with Beta.
- If the app is already downloaded on your computer, you will need to open it to install it.
- Wait until the application is completely installed (usually this takes no more than 2 minutes).
- If you have followed all the steps correctly, you will be able to use the application to transfer files from mobile to computer and vice versa.
If you are unable to download the app from the official website, you can get the latest version of Nearby Share from the link at the end of this review.
How to use Nearby Share to transfer files from mobile to computer and vice versa?
Once the application is already installed on your computer, you need to follow these steps to use it correctly:
- In Nearby Share, click on the button that says “Login.”
- The Google Accounts page will open. Select your account to log in to Nearby Share.
- Click the button Sign In.
- After logging in you will need turn on bluetooth on your computer and mobile device.
- To send files from your computer to your mobile device, you need to drag them into the Nearby Share window.
- On the other hand, to send files from your mobile device to your computer, you need to select the item you want to send, click Share, and then select the option Share via Nearby Share(Share by Nearby Share).
Without being able to add anything, we would like to remind you that both devices must be connected to bluetooth, as well as to the same WiFi networks.
