Quick Share

Share large files easily and quickly
with more devices than ever


Share files with your friends quickly, safely and easily with Quick Share feature. Just a few taps, and you're sending photos, videos, documents and more.
You can share files from your Samsung Galaxy device to other Samsung Galaxy devices as well as supported Android devices or PCs from other manufacturers.1, 2

Why you should use Quick Share


Quick Share makes file sharing easy and fast not only with nearby devices but between far away ones also via cloud. With Share to devices nearby, you can easily share with nearby Samsung Galaxy devices as well as supported Android mobile devices or PCs from other manufacturers. With Share to contacts, you can share without distance limits through push notifications or text messages with cloud links, even with iOS users with the supported iOS mobile devices.4
For sensitive information, use Private sharing option for added peace of mind.

Share to nearby devices
with just a few taps

You can quickly share photos, videos, documents and other files — of various numbers and sizes.3
If your friends are using iOS devices, you can still share with them through a QR code.4

In the foreground, two smartphone screens run Quick Share. The left screen shows the text Share to devices nearby, with icons of nearby devices below. The right screen shows the text Share using QR code or link, with a QR code below. In the background, two women sit side by side on stone steps in the city, each holding a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. They smile as they look at one of the screens together. In the foreground, two smartphone screens run Quick Share. The left screen shows the text Share to devices nearby, with icons of nearby devices below. The right screen shows the text Share using QR code or link, with a QR code below. In the background, two women sit side by side on stone steps in the city, each holding a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. They smile as they look at one of the screens together.

Share instantly with
friends, even from
a distance

Distance isn't a problem. Even if your friends aren't nearby,
you can use Quick Share with them through your contacts with many of the recipient's device type.

*Sharing feature using your contacts is currently available on the supported Samsung Galaxy smartphones and Tablets (not PCs).

In the foreground, two smartphone screens run Quick Share. The left screen shows the text Share to contacts, with icons of different people in contacts. The right screen shows the text Select people to share at the top, followed by a list of contacts to choose from. In the background, a man wearing sunglasses smiles as he looks upward, holding a smartphone. In the foreground, two smartphone screens run Quick Share. The left screen shows the text Share to contacts, with icons of different people in contacts. The right screen shows the text Select people to share at the top, followed by a list of contacts to choose from. In the background, a man wearing sunglasses smiles as he looks upward, holding a smartphone.

*Sharing feature using your contacts is currently available on the supported Samsung Galaxy smartphones and Tablets (not PCs).

Share important files with
peace of mind

Keep important files secure, even after you’ve shared them.
With Private sharing, you can set an expiration time and date on files. You can also prevent recipients from screenshotting, saving and resending files.5

*Private Sharing feature available only between Samsung Galaxy device.

In the foreground, a smartphone screen runs Quick Share's Private sharing feature. The Set expiration option is set to 2 days. To the side, this section is magnified, showing options to adjust the expiration time in days, hours and minutes. Below, the Cancel and Done buttons are shown, with the Done button being tapped. In the background, a man is sitting on a wooden bench, smiling while looking at his phone. In the foreground, a smartphone screen runs Quick Share's Private sharing feature. The Set expiration option is set to 2 days. To the side, this section is magnified, showing options to adjust the expiration time in days, hours and minutes. Below, the Cancel and Done buttons are shown, with the Done button being tapped. In the background, a man is sitting on a wooden bench, smiling while looking at his phone.

*Private Sharing feature available only between Samsung Galaxy device.

Share seamlessly with
devices from other
manufacturers

Use Quick Share with your loved ones, even if they don't use Samsung Galaxy devices. You can effortlessly share photos, videos and files using your Samsung Galaxy Book — not just with Samsung Galaxy devices, but also with supported Android devices and PCs from other manufacturers.2

  • *Please check the supported Windows PC specifications below.
  • *In order to share files with supported devices from other manufacturers, the devices must have Google Quick Share installed.
A partial view of a person using a Galaxy Book5 Pro on their lap. Multiple dotted circles surround the device. At the top left, a person's profile icon is shown with the label James's other manufacturer PC. Nearby is a person hiking and a video icon. At the bottom right, another person's profile icon is shown with the label Jenny's Android device. Nearby is a dog and a gallery icon. A partial view of a person using a Galaxy Book5 Pro on their lap. Multiple dotted circles surround the device. At the top left, a person's profile icon is shown with the label James's other manufacturer PC. Nearby is a person hiking and a video icon. At the bottom right, another person's profile icon is shown with the label Jenny's Android device. Nearby is a dog and a gallery icon.
  • *Please check the supported Windows PC specifications below.
  • *In order to share files with supported devices from other manufacturers, the devices must have Google Quick Share installed.

How to use Quick Share

Step 1

Select files to share and launch Quick Share

Select the files you want to share and tap the share icon.
Then tap the Quick Share icon.

Step 1

Choose who to share with and start sharing

Choose a contact you want to share with in the “Share to contacts” menu.4

Two smartphones are on display. The smartphone on the left showcases a Quick Share user interface, presenting the sections Share to My Devices and Share to Devices Nearby. Additionally, a Share to Contacts pop-up is visible, featuring the text Share files with contacts even if they're not nearby. The cursor hovers over the View Contacts option. On the right, the smartphone displays a list of contacts, with the cursor positioned over Adrinan. Two smartphones are on display. The smartphone on the left showcases a Quick Share user interface, presenting the sections Share to My Devices and Share to Devices Nearby. Additionally, a Share to Contacts pop-up is visible, featuring the text Share files with contacts even if they're not nearby. The cursor hovers over the View Contacts option. On the right, the smartphone displays a list of contacts, with the cursor positioned over Adrinan.

*Make sure to tap the Quick Share icon before choosing contacts to share with or turning on Private sharing option. For further details, refer to Step 1 of "Share to Devices Nearby."

Step 1

Share files through Private sharing

Use Private sharing to help ensure that the shared files are shown only on the recipient’s device and accessible only within the expiration date.
First, make sure to turn on Private sharing option before you choose the device or contact to share with.5

Two smartphones are on display. The smartphone on the left exhibits the Quick Share user interface, with the cursor hovering over the menu icon in the upper righthand corner. On the right, the same Quick Share UI is visible, featuring a pop-up with the options Turn on Private Sharing and Settings. The cursor is positioned over the Turn on Private Sharing option. Two smartphones are on display. The smartphone on the left exhibits the Quick Share user interface, with the cursor hovering over the menu icon in the upper righthand corner. On the right, the same Quick Share UI is visible, featuring a pop-up with the options Turn on Private Sharing and Settings. The cursor is positioned over the Turn on Private Sharing option.

*Make sure to tap the Quick Share icon before choosing contacts to share with or turning on Private sharing option. For further details, refer to Step 1 of "Share to Devices Nearby."

How to use Quick Share on PCs

Use Quick Share to transfer files from your Samsung Galaxy Book.
You can share your photos, videos and documents with Samsung Galaxy devices, as well as other supported devices from other manufacturers.1,2

*Quick Share is pre-installed on the Samsung Galaxy Book2 and later Galaxy book series models.
*In order to share files with supported devices from other manufacturers, the devices must have Google Quick Share installed.
The Quick Share user interface is showcased on a Galaxy Book5 Pro, with icons of recommended devices. The Quick Share user interface is showcased on a Galaxy Book5 Pro, with icons of recommended devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which devices support Quick Share?

    Check Quick Share support requirements below.

    [Smartphone/Tablet]
    • Samsung Galaxy device with Android OS 10 (Q OS) or later & One UI 2.1 or later


    [PC]
    Supported specifications
    • OS: Windows 10 2004 or later
    • Bluetooth driver: Intel version 22.50.02 or higher
    • Wi-Fi driver: Intel version 22.50.07 or higher

    Supported devices
    • Samsung Galaxy Book (including Qualcomm-based PCs released in 2020 or later)
    • To ensure optimal performance, update your Windows OS and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi drivers to the latest versions.

    ※ You can download Google Quick Share for PCs from other manufacturers using the link below. (https://www.android.com/better-together/quick-share-app/)

    • Quick Share is compatible with supported devices running Android OS 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, Chromebooks and some Windows devices.

  • You can use Google Quick Share on non- Samsung Galaxy Android devices and PCs (including Chromebooks). For more details, please refer to the question "Which devices support Quick Share?"

  • To receive files from other nearby devices, your device’s screen must be turned on and the "Who can share with you" settings in Quick Share must be set to either “Contacts only” or “Everyone.” If the sender cannot find your device on their Quick Share screen, their devices and yours. However, devices logged into the same Samsung account can receive files from each other at any time, regardless of the "Who can share with you" settings.

  • The options for "Who can share with you" are as follows.

    • No one: No one can share with you.
    • Contacts only: Only users saved in your Contacts with Samsung accounts can share with you.
    • Everyone: Anyone nearby can share with you.

    *Available only for 10 minutes: if checked, the option will be automatically switched to Contacts only or No one (if not signed on to Samsung account)
    *Devices logged into the same Samsung account can always share with each other regardless of settings.

  • Share to devices nearby
    - Files can be shared without using mobile data.

    Share using QR code/Share to Contacts
    - Mobile data usage is required. It is highly recommended to share large files through a Wi-Fi connection.

  • For file sharing with nearby devices, there is no limitation on the number and size of files that can be shared.
    For file sharing with QR codes and contacts, a maximum of 1,000 files can be transferred at a time. There is a size limitation of 10GB per file and 10GB per day that can be transferred.
    With Private sharing, you can transfer up to 20 files and 200MB of data at a time.

  • For file sharing with nearby devices, there is no restriction on the file type that can be shared.
    A variety of images, videos, audios, documents, APKs, URLs and other types of files can all be freely transferred.

    For file sharing with QR codes and contacts, certain types of files are not supported:
    Executables: .exe, .com, .bat, .cmd, .vbs, .reg, .msi.

  • To use Private sharing, tap the “More options” menu at the top of the Quick Share screen and select “Turn on Private sharing.”
    Private sharing prevents others from screenshotting, saving or resending shared files.
    You can also set an expiration time and date on the files to prevent the recipient’s access after the designated time.
    It is recommended to use the Private sharing option to share sensitive files containing personal information or confidential files meant for a select person.

    *The Private sharing option is available on Samsung Galaxy phones, Tabs and Books.
    *The availability of Private Sharing feature may vary depending on country or region.

  • You can share up to 20 files and 200MB of data at a time through Private sharing.

  • The following types of files can be shared through Private sharing.

    • Images: "jpeg", "jpg", "png", "gif", "bmp", "webp", "heic", "dng"
    • Videos: "webm", "mp4", "3gp", "3g2", "mkv"
    • Audio: “mp3”, “wav”, “ogg”, “m4a”
    • Document: “txt”, “pdf”

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  • Actual UX/UI may vary depending on software version, model, and other factors
  • The availability of feature may vary depending on country or region.
  1. Available on Samsung Galaxy devices running One UI 2.1 or later and Android OS 10 (Q OS) version or later installed. Supported PCs include Samsung Galaxy Books, including Qualcomm-based PCs released in 2020 or later (OS: Windows 10 2004 or later, Bluetooth driver: Intel version 22.50.02 or higher, Wi-Fi driver: Intel version 22.50.07 or higher). Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections are required to use Quick Share. The number of devices that can be shared simultaneously depends on the Wi-Fi chip hardware of the sharing device. Actual speeds may vary depending on the device, network conditions and user environment.

  2. [Smartphone/Tablet]
    • Samsung Galaxy devices running Android OS 10 (Q OS) or later and One UI 2.1 or later
    [PC]
    Supported Specifications
    • OS: Windows 10 2004 (build number 19041) or later
    • Bluetooth driver: Intel version 22.50.02 or higher
    • Wi-Fi driver: Intel version 22.50.07 or higher
    Supported Devices
    • Samsung Galaxy Books (including Qualcomm-based PCs released in 2020 and later)
    • To ensure optimal performance, update your Windows OS and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi drivers to the latest versions.
      *Quick Share can be downloaded for PCs from other manufacturers at the link below. (https://www.android.com/better-together/quick-share-app/)
    • Please keep the Windows OS and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi drivers updated to the latest version for smooth performance.
    • Depending on the manufacturer and model, there may be restrictions on some or all of the functions of this feature.
       
  3. Quick Share can be compatible with Android 6 (M OS) or higher devices, Chromebook, and some Windows devices. Some settings and features can be different.

  4. For file sharing with QR codes and contacts, a maximum of 1,000 files can be transferred at a time. There is a size limitation of 10GB per file and 10GB per day that can be transferred. The link will expire after two days. Sender's device requires a Samsung account, and both sender and receiver devices require Internet connection.

    Certain types of files are not supported:
    • Executables (.exe, .com, .bat, .cmd, .vbs, .reg, .msi)

  5. Private sharing is only supported between Galaxy devices and a maximum of 20 files and 200MB can be transferred at a time.

    Shareable types of files:
    • Images (.jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .bmp, .webp, .heic, .dng)
    • Videos (.webm, .mp4, .3gp, .3g2, .mkv)
    • Audios (.mp3, .wav, .ogg, .m4a)
    • Documents (.txt, .pdf)