This is evident from various media and user reports. Google’s Nearby Share allows Android files to be shared on Windows PC in just a few steps. However, this function was previously only available to a limited extent. Now that has changed and the Nearby Share feature is available almost worldwide.
Nearby Share: Send data from Android phone to Windows PC
while in the German language documentation can still be read that the function is not available in Germany, the English-language page has already been adjusted. There it says:
“Nearby Share Beta for Windows PCs is available in the US and most countries worldwide. Support is not currently available for the following countries: Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria.” These exceptions will remain because Google is not allowed to do business in these countries due to US trade restrictions.
The function is still marked as beta and does not yet work with Windows PCs with ARM processors. Otherwise, you can try the beta with both Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs. Android 6.0 or higher must be running on the smartphone. In order to be able to exchange files between two devices, they must support Bluetooth and WLAN. Also, they must be connected to the same network and not more than 5 meters apart. We have added the system requirements according to Google:
Nearby Share Beta for Windows
- Important: ARM devices are not supported.
- A computer with a 64-bit version of Windows 10 or higher
- An Android device running Android 6.0 or later.
- Bluetooth must be activated on both devices.
- If your Windows device does not support BLE Extended Advertising, other users may not be able to find you and share files with you on certain networks.
- WLAN or Ethernet must be activated on both devices.
- Both devices must be connected to the same network.
- The devices must not be more than five meters apart.
Caschy was able to try out the new function and gives a first impression in his blog. The feature is currently being distributed, we haven’t been able to try it out today. Requests for access to the beta can be made at the Submit special page for Nearby Share.
- Google Nearby Share feature available for Windows users
- Availability in Germany and worldwide
- Not working in Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria
- Beta version for Windows 10 and 11, Android 6.0+
- Bluetooth and WLAN required, max. 5m distance
- ARM devices not supported
- Request for access to the beta on special page possible
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