Seamless Android-Windows File Sharing Unlocked

Google has recently launched a Nearby Share app for Windows, which has been available on Android devices and Chromebooks for a few years now. This app serves as an equivalent to Apple's AirDrop, and it allows Windows PCs to wirelessly send and receive files from any other device that supports Nearby Share. This includes phones and tablets with Android 6.0 or higher, Chromebooks, and other Windows PCs with the beta application installed. It's worth noting that Microsoft's Nearby Share is a similar file sending service, but it only works between Windows PCs.

The new app offers support for sending files, images, videos, and other data between Windows, Android, and ChromeOS, including entire folders. Users can take advantage of the drag-and-drop feature or right-click a file in Explorer and select "Send with Nearby Share." Google has given assurance that all Nearby Share transfers are protected by end-to-end encryption.

Nearby Share for Windows is currently only available for 64-bit x86 processors on Windows 10 PCs, which means that ARM devices, such as the 5G Surface Pro 9, are not supported at this time. Unfortunately, Mac and Linux users are still out of luck as there is no equivalent app available for their computers. However, for those who have an Android device with a Linux PC, Warpinator and its unofficial Android app may be the best option. Additionally, there are several other file transfer options available for Windows and Android, including Microsoft's Link to Windows and Intel Unison. The good news is that Nearby Share for Windows can be easily downloaded from the official Android site as a separate application. Unlike other unrelated services, Google is not integrating it into Chrome.