In today’s digital landscape, the need to efficiently transfer files between Android devices remains a common concern for many individuals. While Bluetooth and third-party applications have been prevalent solutions, Android users can now benefit from an advanced alternative called Nearby Share. Developed by Google, this feature allows seamless file transfers between Android and Windows devices.
Excitingly, recent reports unveil an additional subtle enhancement to Nearby Share, significantly augmenting the convenience of sharing files across devices. Notably, Nearby Share can now transmit files to devices even when their screens are turned off. Previously, only devices with active screens were visible to Nearby Share on the sender’s device, a design choice intended to preserve battery life.
According to GreenShades9 and confirmed by numerous users, this new capability has been successfully tested and verified. It is important to note, however, that the feature enabling file transfers to sleeping devices requires both the sender and receiver to be signed into the same Google account.
Although Google has not issued an official statement regarding this recent refinement to Nearby Share, multiple users have attested to experiencing this advancement. This change is especially beneficial for individuals with multiple devices, streamlining the file-sharing process. While the feature is yet to be fully rolled out to the general public, users who have not yet observed this innovative feature on their devices are encouraged to remain patient and await its arrival.
#Google‘s Nearby Share continues to impress me, I didn’t know that it can send files to a “sleeping” device.#Android #Windows11 #Pixel7Pro #PixelTablet pic.twitter.com/uivIC73Xit
— Sterling (@GreenShades9) June 27, 2023