Google prepares Fast Share, the replacement of Android Beam

01 July 2019
It's similar to the offline sharing functionality of Google's Files app. It works over Wi-Fi and shows devices based on proximity.

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Anonymous, 01 Jul 2019What about wifi direct?WiFi direct requires that both phones be connected to the same router. It seems that this Fast Share thing doesn't require that.

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    Peter-B, 01 Jul 2019Bluetooth is slow, Google Files promises 480Mbps transfer s... moreWhat about wifi direct?

      sr777, 01 Jul 2019TrebleShot doesn't need Bluetooth or location. It's similar... moreIf I understand things correctly, it uses a QR code for the initial setup instead of Bluetooth. I can tell you right now which of the two approaches most people prefer.

      Devices on the same network apparently can recognize each other without a QR code, but I think it's becoming more and more uncommon to be connected to Wi-Fi when not at home.

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        what is life, 01 Jul 2019location probably to detect the devices nearby too not sur... moreTrebleShot is a smilar app but doesn't require Bluetooth or Location permission. It doesn't require more than half of the permission asked by Share-it (a very shady app).

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          Peter-B, 01 Jul 2019Bluetooth is for the initial handshaking. Not sure what the... moreTrebleShot doesn't need Bluetooth or location. It's similar to Share-it.

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            • 01 Jul 2019

            looks like Apple AirDrop, Good Job Google idk why you take so much time to find replacement of Beam.

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              Anonymous, 01 Jul 2019What's the advantage of using this over bluetooth?This way, Google is able to see what you're sharing.

                So first i switch on bluetooth to detect nearby device. Also for some reason i need to switch on location. And then transfer the data using wifi. Sure its a great example of using current technologies, but it would have been so much easier had it occured just over wifi...

                  sr777, 01 Jul 2019Why do you need Bluetooth and location information when you... morelocation probably to detect the devices nearby too
                  not surprising considering all these fast file sharing apps share it, xender needs location services too, after android marshmellow

                    sr777, 01 Jul 2019Why do you need Bluetooth and location information when you... moreBluetooth is for the initial handshaking. Not sure what the location is for, however - if you're in Bluetooth range, you're pretty close.

                      Shadocx, 01 Jul 2019What about Bluetooth 4.2 and 5.0?These focus on range, power efficiency and other features, Bluetooth gave up the bandwidth fight a long time ago.

                        Peter-B, 01 Jul 2019Bluetooth is slow, Google Files promises 480Mbps transfer s... moreWhat about Bluetooth 4.2 and 5.0?

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                          Why do you need Bluetooth and location information when you are just transferring files with someone close by?

                            Anonymous, 01 Jul 2019What's the advantage of using this over bluetooth?Bluetooth is slow, Google Files promises 480Mbps transfer speed (this one probably does too). Bluetooth 3.0+HS (which also uses the Wi-Fi hardware) tops out at 24Mbps.

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                              IpsDisplay, 01 Jul 2019My same question Faster file transfer, easier to share (sometimes bluetooth acting up by not pairing or whatever) and larger file to transfer. iPhone user have AirDrop for a while, and it's hella useful. Now is about time Android have the same thing. Good for Android finally thinking about this feature.

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                                What is wrong with using Bluetooth? :<

                                  IpsDisplay, 01 Jul 2019My same question Sharing larger files, obviously. Like a movie, for example.

                                    Anonymous, 01 Jul 2019What's the advantage of using this over bluetooth?My same question

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                                      What's the advantage of using this over bluetooth?

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