What Is Samsungs Quick Share Feature and How to Use

What Is Samsung's Quick Share Feature?

Samsung's Quick Share is a wireless peer-to-peer data transfer utility designed to streamline the process of sending content between devices. It leverages Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct to enable fast and secure file transfers, making it a versatile tool for sharing photos, videos, documents, and more.

Key Features of Quick Share

Compatibility and Availability

Quick Share is available on a wide range of devices, including Android 6 and later, ChromeOS 91 and later, and 64-bit versions of Windows 10 and later. It is pre-installed on Samsung Galaxy devices but can also be used by non-Samsung devices through specific workarounds.

Transfer Methods

Quick Share uses Bluetooth to discover nearby devices and establish an initial connection. Once connected, it switches to Wi-Fi Direct for the actual file transfer, allowing for speeds of up to 200MB/s. This method ensures that files are transferred quickly without the need for an intermediate access point like a router.

File Transfer Limits

Users can share files with up to 8 nearby devices simultaneously, although the typical limit is 5 devices for most practical scenarios. Each file can be as large as 1GB, with a daily limit of 5GB. This makes Quick Share particularly useful for sharing large files without compression, preserving the original quality of the content.

Security and Privacy

Quick Share includes a Private Share option, which utilizes blockchain encryption for secure transfers of sensitive information. This feature allows users to set an expiration date for the files, ensuring they are automatically deleted from the recipient's device after the specified time. Additionally, users can prevent recipients from screenshotting, saving, or resending the files.

How to Use Quick Share

Sharing Files with Nearby Devices

1. Enable Quick Share: Ensure that Quick Share is turned on in your device's quick settings panel. If the icon is not visible, you may need to add it.
2. Select Files: Open the app containing the files you want to share (e.g., Gallery) and select the files.
3. Launch Quick Share: Tap the share icon and select Quick Share from the options.
4. Choose Devices: Select the nearby devices you want to share with from the list. The file transfer will start automatically once the recipient accepts the request.

Sharing Files with Contacts

1. Select Files: Choose the files you want to share.
2. Launch Quick Share: Tap the share icon and select Quick Share.
3. Choose Contacts: Select the contact you want to share with from the “Share to contacts” menu.
4. Acceptance: The recipient will receive a notification to accept the shared files. Once accepted, the files will be downloaded.

Using QR Codes for Non-Samsung Devices

For sharing files with non-Samsung devices, you can use QR codes:

1. Generate QR Code: Tap the QR code icon in Quick Share.
2. Scan QR Code: Ask the recipient to scan the QR code displayed on your device.
3. Accept File Transfer: The recipient will receive a pop-up to accept the file transfer.

Additional Tips and Settings

• Device Visibility: Ensure that your device is visible to others by enabling the "Show my position to others" option in the Quick Share settings.
• File Transfer Settings: You can choose who can send files to you by selecting from options like “No one,” “Contacts only,” or “Everyone”.
• Technical Requirements: The receiving device must support Wi-Fi Direct, and both devices must have their screens on and Wi-Fi enabled.

Integration with Samsung Cloud

Quick Share also allows users to upload files to Samsung Cloud, enabling sharing via a web link or QR code. Files uploaded to Samsung Cloud are automatically deleted after two days, and there is a daily upload limit of 5GB.

Comparison with Nearby Share

Quick Share is more targeted towards Samsung Galaxy users but offers faster transfer speeds and the ability to share files with multiple devices simultaneously. Nearby Share, on the other hand, is available on all Android devices and supports transferring up to 500 files per day without size limits. However, as of recent updates, Nearby Share has merged with Quick Share, adopting the name and capabilities of the latter.