@@ozmobozo Same .I used few wifi file transfer programs on android and all work the same way like airdroid .You don't need to install a program on your pc,you just need a browser,and the program on your device .
If you have a Samsung phone, Samsung has an app called Samsung Flow which allows to share files between your Samsung phone and your Windows PC wirelessly via bluetooth
This is really handy. I normally connect my phone to my PC by cable to download my pictures but I do know of family members that their phone refuses to connect via cable. Plus you have to have the cable with you to do it. So I'm going to start using this service. Thanks Brian, as always very informative.
@@AntiXquadEyeah, I found that out when testing it. Unfortunately one of my PCs does not have Bluetooth so it is a no-go. Wish it could be done via Wi-Fi.
Extremely useful! I always want to put music files from my PC onto my phone to play via Bluetooth in my car. Previously I had to jump through hoops with a wired connection. This will be so much easier. Thanks!
Your presentation is perfect, detailed in every step and so everyone can do the procedure easily! The issue is that the transfer speed is too slow, so I will stick to transferring files via cable. It is much faster, you save a lot of time for transferring files, especially for video files! Anyway, thank you for this perfect presentation, you just gained a subscriber to your channel, I have already recommended it to several of my friends!
Same when transferring Android to Android. They're not kidding when they call it "nearby". Update: I just used it on Android. It requires that the GPS radio be active as well as Bluetooth. So... is GPS also required on the PC?
Hi brian, all your videos are above and beyond ive learnt so much from your amazing knowledge , keep em coming mate and keep well, kind regards, carlos
I must admit I find Google Drive to be the best solution for me. As long as your device, no matter what it is has access then you can easily share files between multiple devices.
This is great for those who like to do things without wires or a physical connection. Personally call me old fashioned but I still prefer connecting my phone directly to the pc, I still move, copy or transfer files in this manor. But this is still cool and could be useful for on the methods. As a rule of thumb for me is I do not trust wireless connections or apps, but I did get a wireless printer to try out. Even though it is working nicely I am still skeptical and cautious. Thanks for this video.
I transfer the files I want to send to my phone or iPad by uploading them to Google Drive. Then, I switch to my phone and access Google Drive, making sure I'm logged into the same account to which I sent the files. Once I'm logged in, I simply download the file, and it's done👍👌
Brian, after installing nearby share the google sign in window does not show up for me. I just last week updated from windows 10 to 11 on an unsupported laptop.. Any work around for this issue?
Earlier it was possible to acces ny samba share in Google Files on my samsung, but on my Pixel 7 seems not possible, but other file explores does sopport samba, this is also cool because I used whatsapp desktop to transfer files
I have a Samsung S20 running Android 13. The NEARBYSHARE app on my PC doesn't read my phone but my phone reads the PC, so I can transfer files from phone to PC but not from PC to phone.
Hey brother I hope you well Please make a video on getting confidence to open expensive laptops some MSI laptops are really scary to open as I work as a IT SYSTEMS support technician and don't went to break something . I love your content brother .
I've used Google Files on Android for a number of years. It's not the best file manager (I used to use the famous malware-ridden ES Explorer 🙄), but Files does a good job of temp file cleanup. It seems to find stuff that the Asus and Samsung cleanup tools don't 👍 And yes, Files does Android-to-Android transfers.
Easy way for me is to use one of the so many Google email accounts I have and drop files into the google drive (15GB limit per account) Then share the folder with that person and he will see the content even if you add fresh content to it over time he still see all changes using the same link. If for some reason I need more space for a bigger file I send another account with the rest of information or delete the old files once he finish downloading. No need to install anything on both end but you do need to zip files under password to prevent antiviruses or copyright protections to interfere with the file transactions. So now is easy as saying to my friend "check the share folder for the new files, password same as usual..."
@@Yinzzy656 Not sure about it, like I can share the folder to any device and the file stay in place indefinitely. I could share the file even to a 10 years old kids without hard instructions other than having to learn basic file unzip using a password.
! Can't access Nearby Share; Please do not launch the app in admin mode. Windows 10 w/latest updates, Android 8. App in running in Windows with the above error message (the exclamation point is inside a circle). My phone is on, signed in to Google, Windows app shows me logged in as well. How do I launch the app not in 'admin mode'? Or is there something simple I'm missing?
Needs atleast 3 device, a wifi router or hotspot where the target pc and phone connects to so that the sharing can happen. What good is that for someone who use phone hotspot as wifi for pc. So sharing doesn't happen between two devices here. If i on mobile hotspot and connect pc and try to share then nearbyshare prompt me that it will close the hotspot. So no use here. If anyone did successfully manage to transfer files between a phone and pc without being connected to external wifi then do tell me the method.
What method do you use? let me know in comments below.
I use airdroid for almost a decade
Very nice video but i prefer to use ftp local network with my file manager works great too and better not need to install nothing on windows 👍🏻
im using telegram save me lot of time
@@ozmobozo Same .I used few wifi file transfer programs on android and all work the same way like airdroid .You don't need to install a program on your pc,you just need a browser,and the program on your device .
Just use type c cable to transfer files, fast and secure method.
If you have a Samsung phone, Samsung has an app called Samsung Flow which allows to share files between your Samsung phone and your Windows PC wirelessly via bluetooth
Via Bluetooth 😂
Thank you for this, works like charm.
Connection method can be via:
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi or LAN
USB cable.
Does Xiaomi have this ? I have the POCO X3
This is really handy. I normally connect my phone to my PC by cable to download my pictures but I do know of family members that their phone refuses to connect via cable. Plus you have to have the cable with you to do it. So I'm going to start using this service. Thanks Brian, as always very informative.
Super, Thanks for your Information🔥
You should mention it doesnt work on pc without Bluetooth
Really?
If this is indeed true, definitely something that should have been mentioned.
Bummer. And why? Shouldn't it just transfer via wi-fi?
@@rosswarren436 No, transfer happens only via Bluetooth..
@@AntiXquadEyeah, I found that out when testing it. Unfortunately one of my PCs does not have Bluetooth so it is a no-go.
Wish it could be done via Wi-Fi.
Extremely useful! I always want to put music files from my PC onto my phone to play via Bluetooth in my car. Previously I had to jump through hoops with a wired connection. This will be so much easier. Thanks!
Works flawlessly with my Windows 11 laptop. Thank you for sharing, Brian
You're welcome
Your presentation is perfect, detailed in every step and so everyone can do the procedure easily! The issue is that the transfer speed is too slow, so I will stick to transferring files via cable. It is much faster, you save a lot of time for transferring files, especially for video files! Anyway, thank you for this perfect presentation, you just gained a subscriber to your channel, I have already recommended it to several of my friends!
What wireless protocol does this use, Bluetooth or WiFi?
Bluetooth needs to be enabled
@@Britec09 I can confirm that both WiFi and Bluetooth need to be enabled.
Same when transferring Android to Android. They're not kidding when they call it "nearby".
Update: I just used it on Android. It requires that the GPS radio be active as well as Bluetooth. So... is GPS also required on the PC?
Hi brian, all your videos are above and beyond ive learnt so much from your amazing knowledge , keep em coming mate and keep well, kind regards, carlos
Thanks so much for this, easier work for me.
I must admit I find Google Drive to be the best solution for me. As long as your device, no matter what it is has access then you can easily share files between multiple devices.
This is great for those who like to do things without wires or a physical connection. Personally call me old fashioned but I still prefer connecting my phone directly to the pc, I still move, copy or transfer files in this manor. But this is still cool and could be useful for on the methods. As a rule of thumb for me is I do not trust wireless connections or apps, but I did get a wireless printer to try out. Even though it is working nicely I am still skeptical and cautious.
Thanks for this video.
it's crazy that Samsung has had a program and app like this for a few years now called Samsung Flow and Google is just now making their own.
Does this work with Chromebook?
How does it work? Is it through Bluetooth or network?
good question.
tried it and found it useful
KDE connect. Open source too.
Thank you, my usb cable was too far from me and the nearby share was just not working properly, but this video was helpful with the setup🤗Thank you
can i use this thing with mobile data ? i dont have wifi
Beta version???
I transfer the files I want to send to my phone or iPad by uploading them to Google Drive. Then, I switch to my phone and access Google Drive, making sure I'm logged into the same account to which I sent the files. Once I'm logged in, I simply download the file, and it's done👍👌
brian i use snapdrop
What if you have multiple computers, how can that work, can you select which computer you want to send and receive from for that session?
I can also recommend KDE Connect, designed by the KDE Plasma team. It works on IOS, Android, Linux, Mac and Windows.
🏆🤗🙏🇺🇲
Thank you for sharing
You're welcome
I use KDE connect. Works on Windows and linux.
nice looked like a usefull tool thanks for sharing great video
Thanks for watching
Just files or video to??
Brian, after installing nearby share the google sign in window does not show up for me. I just last week updated from windows 10 to 11 on an unsupported laptop.. Any work around for this issue?
what if after the installation it does nothing? it's not available on my apps neither... feels like I've installed a malware :/
I usually use windows Phone Link for stuff like this. This should have been made a decade ago.
Samsung also has an app called Samsung Flow which allows you to share files between your Samsung Phone and Windows PC
Earlier it was possible to acces ny samba share in Google Files on my samsung, but on my Pixel 7 seems not possible, but other file explores does sopport samba, this is also cool because I used whatsapp desktop to transfer files
Thank you so much
I have a Samsung S20 running Android 13. The NEARBYSHARE app on my PC doesn't read my phone but my phone reads the PC, so I can transfer files from phone to PC but not from PC to phone.
Hey brother I hope you well
Please make a video on getting confidence to open expensive laptops some MSI laptops are really scary to open as I work as a IT SYSTEMS support technician and don't went to break something .
I love your content brother .
Can u copy a phone's micro sd card folder to your computer wirelessly using this method?
I've used Google Files on Android for a number of years. It's not the best file manager (I used to use the famous malware-ridden ES Explorer 🙄), but Files does a good job of temp file cleanup. It seems to find stuff that the Asus and Samsung cleanup tools don't 👍
And yes, Files does Android-to-Android transfers.
OMG. FInally! And is working for my andoird 9 phone too.
Nearby Share Beta for Windows is currently not available in your region.
i have it but when i try to send pic from pc to phone it keeps searching my phone and it cant find it what do i do
make sure your on the same wifi network
@@Yinzzy656 I am
I just use Warpinator.😊
The device doewnt have bluetooth!!??
Easy way for me is to use one of the so many Google email accounts I have and drop files into the google drive (15GB limit per account)
Then share the folder with that person and he will see the content even if you add fresh content to it over time he still see all changes using the same link.
If for some reason I need more space for a bigger file I send another account with the rest of information or delete the old files once he finish downloading.
No need to install anything on both end but you do need to zip files under password to prevent antiviruses or copyright protections to interfere with the file transactions.
So now is easy as saying to my friend "check the share folder for the new files, password same as usual..."
seems to be much easier ways than how you choose to do it.
@@Yinzzy656 Not sure about it, like I can share the folder to any device and the file stay in place indefinitely. I could share the file even to a 10 years old kids without hard instructions other than having to learn basic file unzip using a password.
Thank you had trouble with usb to tablet , problem solved
! Can't access Nearby Share; Please do not launch the app in admin mode.
Windows 10 w/latest updates, Android 8. App in running in Windows with the above error message (the exclamation point is inside a circle).
My phone is on, signed in to Google, Windows app shows me logged in as well. How do I launch the app not in 'admin mode'? Or is there something simple I'm missing?
I use Wi-Fi FTP Server, it's Simple & easy😇.
yeah also FTP works with old devices
why doninneed files app why doesn't it work without app
Thanks mate but the thing is,😢Its really slow
I use an app called "software data cable" for this.
bro, it's as slow as Bluetooth so not much of a upgrade
Need this for iPhones.
i use phone link you can control your phone from your pc ie make calls texts and transfer photos and video
I use Bluetooth to transfer files between my PC and Android phone. Works very well.
Nice, thanks for sharing
Using Wifi FTP Server on android is easier. Don't need to intsall anything on computer. Only downside if it won't preview thumbnails.
awesome
0:12 what is "beet-uh"?
I use send anywhere it's easy to use
Pushbullet
Nice....
Thanks
Does not work
This is already built in my Samsung galaxy s22 ultra (:
Mobile and PC contected same WiFi 😅
i use warpinator which lets me easily transfer files between my linux pc, windows laptop and android devices inc my phone.
Needs atleast 3 device, a wifi router or hotspot where the target pc and phone connects to so that the sharing can happen. What good is that for someone who use phone hotspot as wifi for pc. So sharing doesn't happen between two devices here. If i on mobile hotspot and connect pc and try to share then nearbyshare prompt me that it will close the hotspot. So no use here.
If anyone did successfully manage to transfer files between a phone and pc without being connected to external wifi then do tell me the method.
sounds like youll just have to go to the nearest McDonalds for wifi now
This is WAY too slow to transfer any large file.
its not fast
What a terrible speed!
I use Zapya!
I was finding something better than Zapya which gives upto 10MB or 20MB per second speed
🙏
😊
Cheers
Cool!
"Nearby Share Beta for Windows is currently not available in your region"
some country's are not yet available
I use MyPhoneExplorer to do this, and it works really well, but I might give this a look to see how it compares
Super easy Gary, give it a try
I just use Warpinator - Winpinator
I downloaded it and gave it a try but no luck.
I far prefer Snapdrop: Fast, simple and easy.