How to Share Files from Windows 11 to Android with Nearby Sharing
Nearby Sharing is a built-in tool in Windows 11 that lets you send photos, videos, and documents straight from your PC to an Android phone without any cables or cloud storage. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi handle the transfer in seconds.
To make this work between Windows and Android, you need the Phone Link app on your PC and the Link to Windows app on your phone. Updates in Windows 11 build 22631.4112 and later make these wireless transfers faster and much more reliable.
Right-click the file on your Windows 11 PC, select “Share,” and then choose your Android device from the Nearby Share list. Ensure Nearby Sharing is enabled in your Windows settings and your devices are linked via the Phone Link app.
How to share an Android phone to 🪟 Windows 11?
To send files from your phone to your PC instead, use the Phone Link app. Open the app on the PC and select Android. Signing into the same Microsoft account on both devices establishes the connection.
Does nearby sharing work with Android?
Turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on both devices. Then tap the share icon on your file and select Nearby to send it.
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