In June 2020, Google rolled out a feature that Android users have been eagerly awaiting for years, a rival to AirDrop on Apple devices. The feature is called Nearby Share, and it lets you easily share things with other Android users. Here's how to use Nearby Share.
How to use Nearby Share on Android phones
Nearby Share is as easy as sharing something through any other app on your phone, with the whole process going like this:
1. Tap the share icon on the thing you want to share (it looks like three circles with lines connecting them).
2. Swipe up to enter the Android share menu.
3. Tap the Nearby Share icon.
4. Enable Nearby Share.
5. Nearby Share will find the contact you want to share the link with.
6. Any available devices will be displayed on your phone.
7. Click on the device you want to share with.
You can use Nearby Share to share links, files, and other items on your phone, so feel free to use it to share anything.
How to accept Nearby Share connections on Android phones
Here's what you'll see when you receive a share via Nearby Share.
1. Tap the Nearby Share pop-up notification on your screen.
2. Select Turn on .
3. Your phone will search for what content is being shared with you.
4. Select Accept to agree to share.
Again, it's a simple user interface that makes Nearby Share easy to use.
How to Customize Nearby Share on Android Phones
Now that you know how to use Nearby Share, it's time to start customizing the feature so it works exactly the way you want.
1. Open the Settings app on your phone.
2. Scroll down and select Google.
3. Click Device connections .
4. Select Nearby Share .
5. Click on the name to change the Google account you want to use for sharing.
6. Click Device name to change the device name when sharing something.
7. Select Device visibility to change who you share with.
8. Select Data usage if you want to use data, Wifi or offline sharing.
Those last two settings are probably the most important, as they greatly affect how you can use Nearby Share. If you’re sharing a sensitive file that you don’t want to accidentally end up in the wrong hands, you can limit Nearby Share to only a select few contacts. Furthermore, if you don’t want other Android users to be able to send you things, you can hide your phone from the service entirely.
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