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. Just a few taps, and you're sending photos, videos, documents and more.
You can even share files between Galaxy devices, Android devices and PCs from other manufacturers.1, 2

Two women are each holding phones and talking. Quick Share and Nearby Share are now one All-new Quick share. The display changes to a Quick Share button floating in front of the bottom of the phone. Nearby button floats into the Quick Share button, and a finger presses the button. The screen changes and shows 2 products and various contacts on the phone. A screen with Ivan Computer, Jazmin Phone, Macarena Phone, and Miya Tablet contacts pops up. A circular motion goes around each name and profile picture, and then changing to 'Sent'. Screen is divided into 4 sections, with each section showing a phone or a laptop all with Quick Share. Share to any Android device. Even share big files to Windows PCs. It ends with a Quick Share logo. Start sharing now, Quick Share!

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. It works with a wide range of devices — Samsung phones and tablets, other Android devices and PCs from both Samsung and other manufacturers.2 Share to devices nearby can be used not only with Galaxy devices but also with other Android mobile devices.3 Sending files to your contacts, Quick Share enables the transfer without any restrictions on distance. iOS mobile devices can receive files through QR codes and text messages.

Share to nearby devices
with just a few taps

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

Share instantly with
friends, even from
a distance

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

*This feature is not supported on PCs from Samsung and other manufacturers.

*This feature is not supported on PCs from Samsung and other manufacturers.

Seamless sharing even
with PCs from other
manufacturers

Got a Windows PC that isn’t a Galaxy Book? Quick Share now works on a wider range of PCs — so just download the app from Microsoft store, and you can start sharing with Galaxy devices or PCs from other manufacturers.2

*Please check the supported Windows PC specifications below.

*Please check the supported Windows PC specifications below.

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 2

Share files with nearby devices

You can share files with the nearby devices shown on the screen.
Tap for one or several at once, and file sharing will automatically start.
Nearby Sharing can be used not only with Galaxy devices but also with other Android mobile devices.1, 3

*Make sure the nearby devices have their screens turned on, and that they have Quick Share turned on in the Quick Panel (with “Contacts only” or “Everyone” selected).

Step 2 (Using QR code)

Share files using a QR code

Even if your recipients’ devices aren’t shown, you can still share files through a QR code.
Just tap the QR code icon and ask your friends to scan the code that shows up on your device.4

Step 3

Files are sent to the recipient

The recipient will get a pop-up asking to accept the shared files.
Tapping "Accept" on the pop-up will start the file transfer process.

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 2

Choose who to share with and start sharing

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

Step 3

Files are sent to the recipient

The recipient will get a notification that the file is being shared
Tapping the notification, then tapping "Download all" on the following screen will start the download.

*Requires a Samsung account and Internet connection. If the recipients do not have a Samsung account, they will receive a text message with a link to download the files.

How to use Quick Share on PCs

With Quick Share on your PC, you can easily send or receive images, videos and documents with nearby Galaxy devices and PCs from any manufacturer with Quick Share installed.1, 2

*Quick Share is pre-installed on the Galaxy Book2 and later Galaxy book series models.
First, the Quick Share user interface is showcased on a Galaxy Book Pro. First, the Quick Share user interface is showcased on a Galaxy Book Pro.

Quick Share is now available for PCs from other manufacturers.2
Download Quick Share from the Microsoft Store, and you'll be able to start an incredible file sharing experience right away.

Next, a view of the Microsoft Store is presented, resembling its appearance on any PC screen, irrespective of the manufacturer. Within the Microsoft Store, various applications are available for download, including SmartThings, Quick Share, Samsung Flow, Samsung Notes, Samsung Account, and Samsung Gallery. The cursor is poised above the Quick Share option. Next, a view of the Microsoft Store is presented, resembling its appearance on any PC screen, irrespective of the manufacturer. Within the Microsoft Store, various applications are available for download, including SmartThings, Quick Share, Samsung Flow, Samsung Notes, Samsung Account, and Samsung Gallery. The cursor is poised above the Quick Share option.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which devices support Quick Share?

    See Quick Share support requirements below.

    [Smartphone/Tablet]
    • 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)
    • Windows PCs from other manufacturers with Intel Bluetooth/Wi-Fi drivers

    • 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 service.

    ※ Quick Share can be compatible with Android 6 (M OS) or higher devices, Chromebook, and some Windows devices.

  • For mobile phones and tablets, Android devices from Samsung and other manufacturers are supported. For PCs, both Galaxy products and Windows PCs from other brands are supported. For more detailed support requirements, please refer to the Quick Share supported devices section.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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 devices with One UI 2.1 or above and Android OS 10 (Q OS) version or higher installed. Supported PCs include Galaxy Books, including Qualcomm-based PCs released in 2020 or later, and Windows PCs from other manufacturers with Intel Bluetooth/Wi-Fi drivers (OS: Windows 10 2004 version or higher, Bluetooth driver: Intel version 22.50.02 or higher, Wi-Fi driver: Intel version 22.50.07 or higher). Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection are required for Quick Share. The number of devices Quick Share can share to at the same time may vary depending on the Wi-Fi chip hardware of the sharing device. Actual speed may vary depending on device, network condition and user environment.

  2. [Smartphone/Tablet]
    • Galaxy device with Android OS 10 (Q OS) or later One UI 2.1 or later
    [PC]
    Supported Specifications
    • OS: Windows 10 2004 (build number 19041) or higher
    • 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)
    • Windows PCs from other manufacturers with Intel Bluetooth/Wi-Fi chipset
    • 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)