Quick answer: If both Android phones are nearby, Quick Share is fast and free. For someone far away, upload the file at Share Large Files Free (up to 20 GB per transfer) and send the link. Install the site as an app and you can share straight from the Gallery; the recipient downloads the original to their Downloads folder.
Built-in options, and their limits
Quick Share (which replaced Nearby Share, and is also on Samsung phones) sends files directly between nearby Android devices in full quality.
WhatsApp and other chat apps compress photos and videos unless you send them as documents, and documents are capped at a couple of gigabytes.
Google Drive or Google Photos sharing works but uses your storage and may need the recipient to sign in.
Send any size from Android to Android with a link
- Install Share Large Files Free as an app from Chrome's menu.
- In Gallery, Google Photos or Files, select your videos, tap Share and pick Share Large Files Free.
- Keep the screen on while the upload runs, then copy the link.
- Send the link through WhatsApp, Telegram, SMS or email.
- The recipient taps the link and downloads the file. It lands in Downloads and shows up in their Gallery.
Things that trip people up
- Quick Share only works nearby, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on, and the other phone set to be visible.
- Battery saver and data saver can stop uploads in the background. Turn them off during the transfer.
- Sharing from Google Photos may send a cloud copy. Check that you are sharing the full-resolution original.
Frequently asked questions
Is Quick Share the same as Nearby Share?
Yes. Google and Samsung merged Nearby Share and Samsung's Quick Share into one feature called Quick Share.
How do I avoid WhatsApp compressing my video?
Send it as a document, or upload it here and send the link. The link delivers the original file with no compression.
Can I share straight from my Gallery?
Yes. After you install this site as an app, it appears in the Share menu of Gallery, Google Photos and Files.
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