Send and receive files with Quick Share on your Galaxy phone

Sharing files between devices has never been easier, thanks to Samsung's Quick Share feature on your Galaxy phone. Whether you're sending photos, videos, or documents, Quick Share allows you to transfer files seamlessly and securely. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to send and receive files using Quick Share, ensuring you can make the most of this convenient feature. Let's get started and enhance your file-sharing experience on your Galaxy phone!

Send and receive files with Quick Share on your Galaxy phone

Caution

Please use caution when sharing sensitive information. If you are concerned about sharing via Nearby Share or Quick Share, then we recommend using Private Share instead.

Note

The Quick Share feature does not support sharing videos with TVs or with SmartThings supported devices, however you can share photos. To share videos to your TV, you can use the Smart View feature.
Availability of sharing features and functions will vary by device, carrier, and software version. To share files with your PC, you can use Link to Windows or the old-fashioned way using a USB cable.
Auto Blocker with Maximum restrictions enabled will automatically remove location data from images shared from the Gallery.

Send files with Quick Share

Trying to share those awesome vacation photos with your friends? Use Quick Share to quickly and easily distribute your photography. Keep in mind that you cannot use Quick Share if you’re using a mobile hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, or Smart View.

First, make sure the Quick Share feature is turned on for both phones. To do this, open the Quick settings panel by swiping down from the top of the screen using two fingers, and then tap the Quick Share icon.
Tap the Send tab, and then tap Select file.
Select a category like Images, Videos, Docs, or Others from the top of the screen to select the file you’d like to share, and then tap Done. Tap Edit to select a different file.
Your phone will begin looking for another device. If you are using a Note20 Ultra or S21 Ultra, point it at the receiving device.
When the other device appears, tap its name to send the file. The other phone may require permission before it can receive the file. On your phone, "Sent" will appear under the other device's name when the transfer is complete.

Tips:

If your phone doesn’t search for the target device or another device never appears when using Quick Share, you can try checking for software updates.
Depending on your device's software version, a pop-up notification may appear when sharing images containing personal information to alert you and ensure you are aware of the sensitive content being shared.
If someone is sending something to you using Quick Share, you will receive a notification on your phone. Select the notification to view the file. Remember, you must have Quick Share turned on to receive files through this feature.

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Adjust who can share files with your device

In Quick Share’s Receive mode, anyone nearby can temporarily share files with you, streamlining the file-sharing process for faster and more efficient transfers.

Open the Quick settings panel by swiping down from the top of the screen using two fingers, and then tap the Quick Share icon.
Tap the Receive tab if needed. Anyone nearby can share with you while you're on this screen.
To choose who can always share with you, even when you're not on the Receive screen, touch and hold the Quick Share icon from the Quick panel. Then, tap Who can share with you, and select one of the following options:
- No one
- Contacts only
- Everyone

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