This tutorial will show you how to share files from your Windows 11 PC to your linked Android mobile device using Windows Share.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4112, you can seamlessly share files between your PC and mobile device when they are connected via Phone Link and the Link to Windows app.
The feature requires you to pair your Android device to your Windows PC using the Link to Windows app on your Android device and Phone Link on your PC.
It is also required to have Nearby sharing turned on in Windows 11 to share files from your PC via Windows Share to your linked Android phone.
Reference:
Seamlessly transfer content between your devices - Microsoft Support
Learn how to use drag and drop to transfer content between your Android device and PC.
support.microsoft.com
Only locally saved files can be shared between devices. When sharing files stored in the cloud (ex: OneDrive), only links to the cloud locations will be shared.
Here's How:
1 On your Windows 11 PC, select one or more files you want to share with your linked Android phone.
2 Right click on the selected file(s), and click/tap on Share. (see screenshot below)
3 In the "Share" pop-up window, click/tap on your Android phone under "Nearby Share". (see screenshots below)
You will need to click/tap on Turn On for Nearby Share first if it's not already turned on.
4 A notification from the Phone Link and/or Link to Widows app will appear once the file(s) has been shared to your Android mobile device. (see screenshots below)
5 A notification from the Link to Widows app will be shown on your Android mobile device. (see screenshots below)
Clicking the notification will open the default file manager app to view the received file.
All received files will be stored under “Downloads” -> “Sent from your PC” by default on your Android phone.
That's it,
Shawn Brink
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