Quick Share just got a small but convenient tweak on your Android phone

You can now see what you're getting before you actually hit "accept."

Apr 15, 2025 - 10:40
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Quick Share just got a small but convenient tweak on your Android phone
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Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority
  • Google has updated Quick Share so users can now preview files before they actually receive them.
  • This change could help users ensure that they’re receiving the correct file.
  • The change is rolling out with the latest Google Play Services update.

Quick Share is a great way to share files between Android devices, allowing you to transfer content without an internet connection. Now, Google has quietly made a small but welcome tweak to the feature.

The latest Google Play Services release (version 25.14) gives users a preview of content before they accept a file via Quick Share. The feature currently asks you to accept or reject a file but doesn’t show you a preview until after the file has been downloaded, as seen below.