How to Use Nearby Share/ Quick Share Feature
Are your friends asking for photos or wanting to share a game with you? With OPPO devices, you can easily share files, photos, or apps without downloading any extra apps. Thanks to the built-in Nearby Share feature, you can quickly send files, links, and images to people around you, all while keeping your privacy safe. This makes sharing with friends simple. Check out the article below to learn more about how to use Nearby Share on your OPPO device.
Applicable to: Devices with ColorOS 3.2 and above. Check your ColorOS version in [Settings] > [About Phone/About Device].
How to Enable Nearby Share
Note: From ColorOS 13 and above, Near by Share now changes to Quick Share.
For ColorOS 13 and above:
Go to [Settings] > [Google] > [All services] > [Quick Share] > [Visible to nearby devices].
For ColorOS 11 & 12:
Go to [Settings] > [Google] > [Device Connections/Devices and sharing] > [Nearby Share].
How to Share
1. Select the File you want to share, you can share files from apps such as File Managers, Photos, Videos, Music, APK's, etc.
2. Tap "Send/ Share" and then tap "Nearby Share". Turn on Bluetooth, Location, and WI-Fi before sharing.
3. The device will show you the list of devices* available near you. Tap the device you want to share the files with.
4. Accept the file sharing on the other device.
5. After acceptance, the files will be shared.
*The other device should also support nearby share and should be enabled in order to share or receive files. Make sure it is supported and enabled.
What Are The Benefits
1. Works with any Android Phone: You can share and receive files from your OPPO phone to any Android device.
2. Files can be shared both online and offline: Your device will show a list of devices nearby you with which you can share content. Once you select the receiver from the list, the receiver will be prompted to accept or decline the file. Nearby share automatically chooses the best method for fast and easy sharing using Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, WebRTC, or peer-to-peer WiFi. This way, you can share the files even when fully offline.
3. Share files with Privacy: Nearby Share allows you to both send and receive files anonymously without exchanging contact information. You can also adjust your visibility using quick settings. You can be “hidden,” visible to “some contacts” or visible to “all contacts,” so you never receive files that you didn’t ask for.
Important Notes:
The effectiveness of Quick Share can vary based on your surroundings. If you experience issues, try moving closer to the other device to improve connectivity.
Make sure both devices remain in close proximity during the transfer to avoid interruptions that could hinder the sharing process.
Remember, you can share files even when you’re offline. If you’re in a place with weak internet, Quick Share will automatically select the best sharing method available.
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* Pictures, settings, and paths might differ from those of your phone, but that does not affect the description in this article.