Quick Share bug disrupts data transfer to Apple devices
Quick Share enables seamless file transfers, even between Android and Apple users. For some users, however, the whole thing doesn't work as hoped.
Google enables data transfer via Quick Share between Android and AirDrop – however, some users report an annoying bug.
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Google's Quick Share and Apple's AirDrop have been working together since last week, allowing data seamlessly between iPhones and Android devices without additional software to be transferred. Google kicked things off with its Pixel 10 devices, with more to follow. But before that, the company should fix a bug that is disrupting data transfers between the two platforms.
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As several users report in the Google support forum and on Reddit, it doesn't work for them. When they try to share a file with an iPhone or a Mac via Quick Share, for example, the smartphone's Wi-Fi is promptly deactivated when the Quick Share menu is opened. However, this is precisely what is required for searching for Apple devices and for data transfer. We were able to reproduce the error when sending a file from a Pixel 10 Pro to a Macbook Air.
The WiFi outage is ultimately indicated by the fact that the WiFi symbol in the status bar suddenly disappears. Quick Share or the operating system do not display any additional error messages. When leaving the Quick Share dialog, the Wi-Fi symbol immediately reappears.
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Faulty Quick Share Extension Possibly to Blame
The problem seems to be related to the Quick Share extension, which enables data transfer between Android and Apple. It is unclear whether the extension itself is faulty or whether it conflicts with other system components. Because after deactivation, Quick Share can at least be used normally again between Android devices. You can find the extension in the settings under Apps > All Apps > and search for Quick Share. The function can be switched off ("Disable") in the app info.
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Until Google fixes the error, users can still send data between their Android device and Macs if needed. For this, they either have to install the open-source client Neardrop. Alternatively, transfer is also possible via the free open-source application Localsend. This app also works on many Android devices and not just on the Pixel 10. The app is also available for iPhone, Windows, and Linux.
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