{"id":13294,"date":"2023-07-19T21:27:32","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T19:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2023\/07\/19\/how-to-use-nearby-share-on-windows\/"},"modified":"2023-07-19T22:28:47","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T20:28:47","slug":"how-to-use-nearby-share-on-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2023\/07\/19\/how-to-use-nearby-share-on-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use Nearby Share on Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"

Google finally added Windows computers to its list of devices that can use Nearby Share. This is good news for people who want to share files between their phone and computer. If you don\u2019t know how to use it, don\u2019t worry. Here\u2019s a handy how-to guide to help you get started. After this, you\u2019ll be able to send files like a pro.
\nFirst off, what is Nearby Share?
\nThere\u2019s no point in learning how to use this if you don\u2019t know what it is. Apple has AirDrop, and this technology gives iOS, macOS, and iPadOS users the ability to seamlessly share files between their devices. Google developed Nearby Share as an answer to AirDrop.
\nWhen you\u2019re using it, you\u2019re able to share all types of files between your devices. The function comes standard in all Android devices starting with Android 9 Pie. When you tap on the\u00a0Share\u00a0option for a file, you\u2019ll see it as one of the options. It might occupy the list of places to share or it might sit above the list as its own button.
\nIt\u2019s come a long way since Google brought it along. At first, you could only send files to other Android devices. Now, you can share files with your Chromebook and Windows computers.
\nAlso, the phone receiving the file will need to approve the file before downloading. This is a good security feature, as it means that you won\u2019t randomly get a file from any stranger.
\nHowever, Google made a useful change. If the phone sending the file and the phone receiving the file are signed into the same Google account, the file will be sent automatically. You\u2019ll need to choose that setting, however.
\nHow to use Nearby Share on Windows
\nUsing Nearby Share on your Windows computer is pretty easy to do.
\nDownloading and installing
\nFirst, you\u2019ll want to download the .exe file to your computer. You can download the file here. Once you do that, go to the file and open it. The installation process is super quick, and the installer will handle all of that. After the process, you\u2019ll see the application open up.
\nYou won\u2019t have the option to pin the app to the taskbar or the home screen from the installer. In order to do this, search for the app (just type in \u201cNearby Share\u201d). When the search result pops up, right-click on it and click on the Open file location button.
\nA folder will open with a list of app shortcuts. Nearby Share will be highlighted. Drag that icon to your home screen to access it more quickly.
\nSetting up
\nWhen you open the app, you\u2019ll see some initial settings. Firstly, you\u2019ll see the option to sign in to your Google account. When you click that button, you\u2019ll see a browser tab open up. You\u2019ll log in on the browser. After you do that, you\u2019ll see the Nearby Share app change a bit.
\nNext, after logging in, you\u2019ll see your visibility options- who can send and receive files from you. There are four options and, if they seem familiar, they\u2019re the same options you\u2019ll see on your phone.
\nUsing Nearby Share: Sending files
\nAfter you choose the desired setting, you\u2019ll then see the screen change again. The next screen will show the previous setting you choose on the left of the screen along with the option to change it. Under it, you\u2019ll see a little description of the setting in case you need a refresher. It also confirms the setting you chose. So, if you picked the wrong one by accident, you can get a heads-up.
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The right side of the screen is where the magic happens. Up top, you\u2019ll see the \u201cReady to share\u201d text with a little animation underneath. At the bottom of the screen, there\u2019s a rounded rectangle with the option to send files. If you can easily access the file you want to send, simply drag and drop it into the field.
\nThere\u2019s also the option to browse for the file. Click on the\u00a0Select files button to open the File Explorer. There\u2019s also the option to send entire folders right next to the aforementioned button. When you send a folder, it will send the actual folder and not just the files separately.
\nAfter you choose the file that you want to send, you\u2019ll see the screen change yet again. On the left, you\u2019ll see a list of the items that you are sharing. On the right, you\u2019ll see it populate with a list of the available devices you can send to.<\/p>\n

Once you click on the device you want to send it to, it will attempt to send the file(s). If you opted to only share with devices with the same Google account, it will immediately start sending. If you don\u2019t, then that receiving device will get the approval screen. Once you tap Accept on that device, it will start sending.
\nUsing Nearby Share: Receiving files
\nReceiving files is as easy as sending them. On your device, all you have to do is open the\u00a0Sharing menu, tap on Nearby Share, and select the PC. Once you do that, the file will automatically start sending. You\u2019ll see the file in your Downloads folder.
\nImportant settings
\nThere are some settings you can choose that will tailor the experience to your liking.
\nFirst, you\u2019ll want to edit your visibility settings.
\nYou can choose to receive files from everyone. This makes the process of receiving files easier. However, just know that it leaves you open to receiving files from any stranger, and that can pose a security risk. Also, if you choose this option, you will need to approve the file.
\nYou have the option to enable this for only a few minutes or permanently. Google doesn\u2019t tell you how long it\u2019ll be enabled if you choose to have it on temporarily. Just expect it to last less than 10 minutes.
\nThe next option will let you receive files from your contacts. You\u2019ll only be able to send and receive files from people who are in your contacts. You can check out your contacts by going to contacts.google.com. You won\u2019t need to approve files from these folks. Also, if you\u2019re sending a file to a device signed in to your Google account, you won\u2019t need to approve it.
\nNext, you can choose to only receive files from your devices. This means that the receiving device needs to be logged in to the same Google account as the device sending the file. Otherwise, it won\u2019t show up. With this option, there is no approval step.
\nLastly, there\u2019s the option to be visible to no one. That defeats the purpose of installing the application, but it\u2019s useful if you want to temporarily make your device invisible for any reason.
\nNext, edit your device name
\nWhen using Nearby Share, you\u2019ll want to be able to identify the device you\u2019re sending to quickly. Thus, you\u2019ll want to choose a name for the PC that will let you easily identify that you\u2019re sending to it.
\nIn the upper-righthand corner, right next to your profile picture, tap on the\u00a0Settings button; it\u2019s the gear-shaped icon. Scroll down to\u00a0Device name.\u00a0 Click on the\u00a0Rename button on the right side and pick a name that\u2019s short and sweet.<\/p>\n

Choose which folder to save to
\nWhen you receive a file, it will automatically head to your computer\u2019s default Downloads folder. You can change that, however. In the settings, the second option will let you designate the folder where the files will go.
\nWith this knowledge, you\u2019ll be able to send and share files with your Windows computer quickly and easily.
\nThe post How to use Nearby Share on Windows appeared first on Android Headlines.
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