Nearby Sharing

Name: Nearby Sharing
Rating: 3.97 (735 reviews)
Author: ShortDevelopment

Share files and websites between nearby Windows and Android devices

Nearby Sharing - Easy File Transfer for Android & Windows

"Nearby Sharing" is an Android app that enables users to utilize the native Windows 10/11 Nearby Sharing feature. It allows for easy sharing of files, links, and text between Android and nearby Windows devices through the standard sharing menu. Engage with the community on Discord or contribute to the open-source project on GitHub. For support, check out the FAQ.

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By: ShortDevelopment

Downloads: 493,976

4.06K

Rating: 3.97

(735)

2 new ratings

Version: 1.9.1 (Last updated: 2025-03-12)

Version code: 34

Creation date: 2022-05-23

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
android.permission.BLUETOOTH
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
android.permission.INTERNET

Size: 82.50M

Email: ne*****@shortdev.de

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Google Play Store

Ranking

# 89,058 ▲ 368

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Ease of use for file transfers between Android and PC.
Integration with Windows' Nearby Sharing without needing additional software.
User interface is clean, simple, and aligns with Material You design.
Fast and reliable for transferring files, especially from Android to PC.
No ads, providing a clutter-free experience. However, some users report transfer speed issues.

Cons

Slow transfer speeds, often limited to Bluetooth instead of Wi-Fi.
Cannot receive files on the Android device from PC, which limits functionality.
Frequent connection issues and difficulties in accepting files being sent.
Problems with large files transferring, particularly over 90MB, where transfers can stop prematurely.
Confusion regarding connection types (Bluetooth vs. Wi-Fi) impacting user experience.

Most mentioned

The app often has slow transfer speeds and relies on Bluetooth rather than Wi-Fi.
Users express a desire for the ability to receive files on their Android from PC.
Many users encounter issues with large file transfers not completing properly.
The clean user interface is frequently praised, along with the overall ease of use.

User reviews

Well it's work,but somehow it slow,even sitting next to wifi router,the best speed this app can do is somewhere 2.5Mb/s ,i'll rate 5 when this can be fix or workaround Well i'm using android and another android,and getting this slow speed,tried follow docs but it's only contain instruction for windows