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Share files and links with nearby Android phones
Share content easily and securely. You can share things like photos or videos, contacts, documents, and
links. Send them to another Android phone near you without using an internet connection.
Turn sharing on/off
To turn it on:
1. On your phone, make sure
are turned on.
2. Go to
> Connected devices > Connection preferences > Nearby Share.
Tip: To add
Nearby Share to quick settings, open quick settings, touch
, then drag the tile
where you want it.
3. Touch Turn on or turn it on .
> Connected devices > Connection preferences > Nearby Share and turn it
off
.
Tip: You can change your phone’s name to something less identifiable before sharing or receiving. Go to
> Connected devices > Connection preferences > Nearby Share > Device name and edit the
name.
Share content with someone
1. Open the content to share.
2. Touch or touch > Share, then select Nearby Share.
Your phone will look for nearby devices.
3. Hold your phone and the other phone close to each other.
4. When you see the other phone in your list of nearby devices, touch its name to send the item.
The other person can accept or reject the transfer.
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