Apps are an essential part of any operating system platform and the same goes for Android. Sometimes you find an interesting app, want to share it with your friends. Or simply transfer apps from your old phone to your new phone, how?
The most widely used option is probably to memorize the name of the application and search for it on the Play Store. There’s no problem with this, but if you want things to be more “professional”, use Android’s Nearby Share feature.
Basically, this feature works similar to Apple’s AirDrop, except that it can be used on devices in the Android ecosystem. The method of operation is also not much different. Nearby Share uses a variety of connection protocols to help you send and receive files quickly. When you need to send a file, the feature will show users around you, and when you select a recipient, they will receive a notification to accept or reject the file you send.
Nearby Share is also built-in on the Google Play Store so you can send your apps and games to the world. This is a good practice because the file will be sent through the Google app store, meaning the recipient can quickly install the app without having to manually download it first.
First, visit the Google Play Store on your Android phone or tablet. Tap the 3 parallel dashes logo at the top left to open the additional menu.
In the menu that appears, click “ My Apps & Games ”.
Switch to the “ Share ” tab.
Here, you will see the words “ Share apps with Nearby Share ”. Click the “ Send ” button to start the process.
You may be asked to give the Google Play Store access to your location. Click “ Continue ”.
Then, choose one of the permission options to continue.
Next, you will see a list of all the apps and games that have been installed on your device. Select whatever you want to share, then tap the send icon in the top right corner.
Now, the recipient also needs to open the Play Store and go to the “ Share ” tab. However, they will have to select ” Recieve “.
When you see the recipient’s device displayed on the screen, tap it.
The pairing code will be displayed on your device and the recipient. Let the recipient know what the code is and they can tap “ Receive ” if the code matches.
The selected application(s) will be submitted. Recipients can click the “ Install ” button to download. Since you submitted the actual application file, the installation should be quick.
That’s all, good luck!