Do you own a Samsung smartphone and want to share files with friends, family, or colleagues? Are you looking for a simple, fast, and efficient way to transfer photos, videos, documents, or other types of files? Then you'll love Quick Share, Samsung's wireless file-sharing feature.
In this article, we'll explain what Quick Share is. So, follow the guide!.
What is Quick Share?
Quick Share is a wireless file sharing feature that allows Samsung users to easily transfer files between themselves, without needing an internet connection, USB cable or Bluetooth.
Wi-Fi Direct technology , which creates a wireless local network between devices, enabling high-speed , high-quality . Quick Share is comparable to Apple AirDrop file-sharing solution or Google Nearby Share file-sharing solution .
Launched in 2020 Galaxy S20 models , Quick Share is now available on most Samsung devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and TVs. It can be used to share files of various formats, such as photos, videos, documents, contacts, links, and more.
It can also be used to stream content to a compatible Samsung device, such as a TV or speaker, using the Smart View .
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How do I use Quick Share?
To use Quick Share, you must first activate the feature on your Samsung device. To do this, you can follow these steps:
- Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the quick settings panel.
- Tap the Quick Share , which looks like two arrows forming a circle. If you don't see the icon, tap the Edit and drag the Quick Share to the Quick Settings .
- Tap the Quick Share to activate the feature. You can also tap the Quick Share to access advanced settings , where you can choose your device name, visible devices, and sharing mode.
Once you have enabled Quick Share, you can start sending and receiving files with other compatible devices.
To send a file with Quick Share , you can follow these steps:
- Open the application that contains the file you want to share, for example Gallery, My Files, Contacts, etc.
- Select the file you want to share, or press and hold the file to select it.
- Tap the Share , which looks like three dots connected by lines.
- Tap the Quick Share , which looks like two arrows forming a circle.
- Choose the device you want to share the file with from the list of available devices. You can also tap the More to display more options, such as Smart View or Samsung Cloud .
- Wait for the receiving device to accept the transfer , then follow the sharing progress on your screen.
To receive a file with Quick Share, you must have enabled the feature on your Samsung device and be visible to the sending device. You can follow these steps:
- When you receive a sharing notification , tap it to open the Quick Share panel.
- Press the Accept to accept the transfer, or the Decline to reject it.
- Follow the sharing progress on your screen, and wait for the transfer to complete.
- Press the Open to access the received file, or the Close to close the Quick Share panel.
To optimize your Quick Share experience, you can follow these tips and tricks:
- Make sure that the devices involved in the sharing are close to each other , and that they have sufficient battery power .
- Limit the number of recipients to two or three, to avoid interference or slowdowns.
- Choose the sharing method that best suits your needs:
- Contacts Only mode allows you to share files with your saved contacts.
- Everyone mode allows you to share files with all nearby devices,
- and the Person allows you to disable sharing.
- Use the Smart View to stream content to a compatible Samsung device, such as a TV or speaker. To do this, tap the More button in the Quick Share , then tap the Smart View , which looks like a square with an arrow.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Quick Share?
Quick Share has many advantages, but also some disadvantages, which we will present in this section.
| Advantages of Quick Share | Disadvantages of Quick Share |
|---|---|
| A simple and quick solution for sharing files wirelessly, without needing an internet connection, USB cable, or Bluetooth | Limited range, which depends on the distance between the devices and surrounding obstacles |
| High-speed, high-quality file transfer, thanks to Wi-Fi Direct technology, which creates a wireless local network between devices | Risk of hacking or interception of shared files by malicious individuals |
| Compatible with most Samsung devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and TVs, and with other compatible devices, such as Windows 10 devices or Android devices with Nearby Share functionality | Not available on all devices or operating systems |
| A personalized and secure experience, allowing you to choose the device name, visible devices, and sharing method, and to protect shared files with a PIN or biometric confirmation | No data encryption, nor device identity verification |
Which Samsung devices are compatible with Quick Share?
Quick Share is available on most Samsung devices, including smartphones , tablets , laptops , and TVs . Quick Share was launched in 2020 with the Galaxy S20 models and is now available on Samsung devices running Android 10 or higher .
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Which non-Samsung devices are compatible with Quick Share?
Quick Share can also be used with other non-Samsung devices , provided they are compatible Wi-Fi Direct technology and have the Nearby Share .
Nearby Share wireless file-sharing solution developed by Google , which works similarly to Quick Share . Nearby Share is available on Android devices running Android 6 or higher Windows 10 devices May 2020 update or higher .
How to share files with a Samsung TV?
To share files with a Samsung TV , you need to enable Quick Share on your Samsung device, and Smart View on your Samsung TV.
Smart View is a feature that allows you to stream content to a compatible Samsung TV using Wi-Fi Direct . Smart View is available on Samsung TVs running Tizen OS 2.4 or higher .
You can check the compatibility of your Samsung TV with Smart View by accessing the feature settings , or by consulting the list of compatible TVs on the official Samsung website.
To share files with a Samsung TV, you can follow these steps:
- Open the application that contains the file you want to share, for example Gallery, My Files, Contacts, etc.
- Select the file you want to share, or press and hold the file to select it.
- Tap the Share , which looks like three dots connected by lines.
- Tap the Quick Share , which looks like two arrows forming a circle.
- Press the Plus to display more options, then press the Smart View , which looks like a square with an arrow.
- Choose the Samsung TV with which you want to share the file, from the list of available TVs.
- Wait for the Samsung TV to accept the transfer , then follow the sharing progress on your screen.
How do I share files with a Samsung laptop?
To share files with a Samsung laptop , you need to enable Quick Share on your Samsung device, and Link to Windows on your Samsung laptop.
Link to Windows is a feature that allows you to synchronize your Samsung smartphone with your Samsung laptop using Wi-Fi Direct . Link to Windows is available on Samsung laptops running Windows 10 or later .
You can check the compatibility of your Samsung laptop with Link to Windows by accessing the feature settings , or by consulting the list of compatible laptops on the official Samsung website.
To share files with a Samsung laptop, you can follow these steps:
- Open the application that contains the file you want to share, for example Gallery, My Files, Contacts, etc.
- Select the file you want to share, or press and hold the file to select it.
- Tap the Share , which looks like three dots connected by lines.
- Tap the Quick Share , which looks like two arrows forming a circle.
- Press the Plus to display more options, then press the Link to Windows , which looks like a computer with an arrow.
- Choose the Samsung laptop with which you want to share the file from the list of available computers.
- Wait for the Samsung laptop to accept the transfer , then follow the sharing progress on your screen.
How do I share files with an Apple device?
To share files with an Apple , you cannot use Quick Share, as Quick Share is not compatible with Apple devices . You must use another wireless file-sharing solution, such as Dropbox , Google Drive , OneDrive , etc.
These solutions allow you to store your files in the cloud and share them with other devices using an internet connection. You need to install the corresponding application on your Samsung device and on your Apple device, and create an account to access your files.
What is the difference between Quick Share and Bluetooth?
Quick Share and Bluetooth are two wireless file-sharing solutions, but they have important differences:
| Quick Share | Bluetooth |
|---|---|
| It uses Wi-Fi Direct technology, which creates a wireless local area network between devices | It uses Bluetooth technology, which creates a wireless connection between devices |
| Allows you to transfer files at high speed and in high quality, without needing to pair devices beforehand | Requires pairing devices before transferring files, and offers lower transfer speed and quality |
| Compatible with most Samsung devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and TVs, and with other compatible devices, such as Windows 10 devices or Android devices with Nearby Share functionality | Compatible with devices that have Bluetooth technology, but not with Apple devices |
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