Google Brings Android Wireless Transfer Tool to Windows PCs: A Step-by-Step Guide

Google Brings Android Wireless Transfer Tool to Windows PCs: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use the Nearby Share file transfer tool on a Windows PC:

 

  1. Check if your PC is compatible: The Nearby Share app for PC is compatible with Windows 10 or later, except for ARM-based PCs. Make sure your PC meets this requirement before attempting to download the app.
  2. Download and install the Nearby Share app: Visit the Google website to download the Nearby Share app for Windows. Once you have downloaded the .exe file, run the installation wizard and follow the prompts to install the app on your PC.
  3. Sign in with your Google ID: Once you have installed the app, sign in with your Google ID to start using Nearby Share.
  4. Enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: Make sure that both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on your Windows PC before attempting to use the Nearby Share app.
  5. Change device visibility mode: In the Nearby Share app, click on the settings icon and choose “Device visibility” to change the visibility mode. You can choose to make your PC visible to everyone, only to your contacts, or to no one at all.
  6. Choose the files you want to share: To share files from your PC to an Android phone, select the files you want to share and click on the Nearby Share icon in the sharing menu. Your Android phone should appear in the list of available devices.
  7. Accept the transfer on your Android phone: On your Android phone, a notification will appear asking if you want to accept the transfer from your PC. Tap “Accept” to start the transfer.
  8. Wait for the transfer to complete: The transfer may take a few seconds or minutes, depending on the size of the file. Once the transfer is complete, you will see a notification on your PC and your Android phone.

 

That’s it! With these simple steps, you can use the Nearby Share app on your Windows PC to wirelessly transfer files to an Android phone.

 

Google’s Nearby Share file transfer tool has been available on Android phones for some time, allowing users to wirelessly share files between phones. Now, Google is bringing the same feature to Windows PCs through a beta version of the app that can be downloaded on any Windows 10 or later computer, with the exception of ARM-based PCs.

 

The Nearby Share beta version has been released in select regions around the world, including the United States, and it is good news for Windows PC users that India is not among the countries where the beta app is not supported. This means that users in India can begin using the wireless transfer tool right away by downloading the app from Google’s website.

 

The Android version of Nearby Share has been compared to Apple’s AirDrop, and it works well for sharing documents, audio files, photos, and other files between phones. With the PC version of the app, users can also transfer files from their computer to an Android phone.

 

The PC beta version of Nearby Share also offers the same features as the Android version, such as the ability to control the visibility of your PC and restrict its reach to specific contacts or devices.

 

To get started with Nearby Share on a Windows PC, users need to install the app and sign in with their Google ID. They will also need to change the device visibility mode to enable file transfer. Google states that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth must be enabled on the Windows PC for this feature to work, and the distance between the devices should be 16 feet. Additionally, Google assures users that all Nearby Share transactions are end-to-end encrypted.

 

It is a positive development that Windows users can now easily share files wirelessly with Android phones, which was previously limited to Mac users. However, as the app is still in beta, there may be some bugs, which is why Google is restricting its reach for the time being. Nonetheless, the release of Nearby Share for Windows PC marks a step forward in bridging the gap between Android and PC users, providing a seamless way to share files wirelessly.

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