The merger of Quick Share and Nearby Share, announced at CES 2024, promised seamless file transfer between Android devices and Windows PCs. However, some users are facing frustrating roadblocks their phones are unable to find their PCs and laptops when using the new Quick Share, casting an early shadow on the otherwise convenient tool.
The issue seems to manifest in two ways: Android phones sometimes can’t discover Quick Share-enabled PCs, and even when they do, file transfers get stuck or fail altogether. Adding to the confusion, users report (1,2) seeing multiple Quick Share windows popping up on their PCs during transfer attempts. On the other side of the equation, some users say their Android phones simply can’t detect their Windows devices when attempting to transfer files using the new Quick Share, rendering the feature unusable.
The new Quick Share is still rolling out gradually to Android users. I haven’t received it on my devices but some of my colleagues already have it, which is so Google. Most reports doing rounds are from Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy users, which seem to be the only devices that have received the updated Quick Share so far.
While the problem appears not to be universal, its persistence since the merger suggests a fundamental issue. The good news is that Google is reportedly aware of the problem. A product expert on the Google support forum acknowledged the bug and encouraged affected users to submit bug reports and share feedback. Though a timeline for a fix remains absent, your input will be crucial in expediting a resolution.
As Google works to patch up the current issues, users hoping to leverage the convenience of Quick Share across Android and Windows devices might have to wait a bit longer. In the meantime, submitting bug reports and sharing feedback could prove instrumental in getting the merged Quick Share back on track.
Hillary Keverenge
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Tech has been my playground for over a decade. While the Android journey began early, it truly took flight with the revolutionary Lollipop update. Since then, it's been a parade of Android devices (with a sprinkle of iOS), culminating in a mostly happy marriage with Google's smart home ecosystem. Expect insightful articles and explorations of the ever-evolving world of Android and Google products coupled with occasional rants on the Nest smart home ecosystem.
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