How to share photos between Samsung Galaxy devices using Bluetooth
Last Update date : Apr 14. 2026
Bluetooth is a wireless feature that lets you share data over short distances using radio waves. You can use it to quickly send photos from one Samsung Galaxy device to another without needing Wi-Fi or mobile data.
Note: Screens and settings may vary depending on the device model, software version and carrier.
Send photos using Bluetooth
Note: To avoid connection issues, we recommend pairing both devices via Bluetooth first. For more details, see our Bluetooth pairing guide.
1
Turn on Bluetooth on both devices.
2
Open the Gallery app, then select the photos you want to send.
![Multiple photos selected in the Gallery on a Samsung Galaxy phone.]()
3
Tap Share at the bottom of the screen.
![Share options in the Gallery on a Samsung Galaxy phone with the Share option at the bottom.]()
4
Tap Bluetooth at the bottom of the screen.
![Bluetooth option from the share menu on a Samsung Galaxy phone.]()
Note: Available options may vary depending on your usage. If Bluetooth does not appear, swipe left to view more options. Tap More, then select Bluetooth if needed.
5
Select the device you want to send the photos to.
![List of available Bluetooth devices for sharing on a Samsung Galaxy phone.]()
6
Make sure the receiving device is on and not in sleep mode. When prompted, tap Accept to receive the photos.
![Bluetooth file transfer notification on a Samsung Galaxy phone with Decline and Accept options.]()
Note:
- You can share photos between a Samsung Galaxy device and another Android mobile device. As long as the devices can be paired via Bluetooth, you can transfer photos.
- You can also share videos.
- Transfer time may vary depending on the file size.
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