Google offers a new, ultra-convenient way to share files on Android

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Google continues to improve interoperability between devices in its ecosystem. And among the new features it announced in 2024, there is an improvement to the Quick Share feature, the equivalent of the iPhone's AirDrop, for sharing files. In recent years, this sharing function has undergone many updates and in December, the firm announced an addition that makes it even easier to share photos, videos or documents between smartphones.

Indeed, it becomes possible to send a file by generating a QR code that can be scanned by receiving devices. “All you have to do is select the media file you want to share, tap the QR code and ask other people to scan it for a secure transfer. There’s no need to add them as a contact, verify devices, or change your sharing settings”, Google explained in December.

And the good news is that according to our colleagues at 9to5Google, this new Android feature is finally being rolled out on a large scale. As a result, it is possible that you can enjoy it starting today.

How to share a file using a QR code ?

• When sending a file (or several), you will need to select the Quick Share option

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• On the Quick Share page, you then need to choose the option QR code

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• The system generates a QR code that must be scanned by people who wish to receive your file

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If the QR code option does not appear on your smartphone, you may still have to wait as the feature is still being rolled out. You can also check if your smartphone already has the latest update available.

Unfortunately, this new sharing system only works between Android smartphones. It will not be possible to use these QR codes on an iPhone or a Windows device. In any case, with this feature, Android becomes more practical , while surfing on a technology that, in recent years, has become very familiar.

• Google continues to improve Quick Share, its AirDrop competitor for file transfers
• It is now possible to transfer files by generating a QR code that can be scanned by receiving devices
• Announced in December, this new feature of Android is now being deployed

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