Google has expanded support for Quick Share, its file-sharing feature that now works with more Android devices and Apple’s AirDrop system. The update makes it easier for Android and iPhone users to exchange photos, videos, documents, and other files without relying on messaging apps or cloud storage services.
Quick Share serves as Android’s answer to AirDrop, and since late 2025, it has supported direct file transfers between Android devices and Apple products. With this latest expansion, the feature is now available on a wider range of smartphones from Samsung, Google, OnePlus, HONOR, OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi.
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More Android Phones Now Support Quick Share
Google has added support for several new devices, including:
Samsung
- Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 Ultra
- Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge
- Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra
- Galaxy Z Flip7
- Galaxy Z Fold7
- Galaxy Z Flip6
- Galaxy Z Fold6
- Galaxy Z TriFold
Google Pixel
- Pixel 10 series
- Pixel 9 series
- Pixel 8a
Other Android Brands
- HONOR Magic V6
- OnePlus 15
- Xiaomi 17T Pro
- OPPO Find X9 series
- OPPO Find N6
- Vivo X300 series
Android users who want to send files to an iPhone need to enable the “Share with Apple devices” option in Quick Share. On the iPhone side, AirDrop visibility must be set to “Everyone for 10 minutes” from Control Center.
Once both settings are enabled, the transfer process works much like a regular AirDrop session. The Android device appears as a sharing target, allowing files and photos to move directly between the two devices.
Similarly, iPhone users can use the standard AirDrop interface to send files to compatible Android smartphones. Android users only need to make sure that Quick Share Receive mode is turned on before accepting incoming files.
Google says the feature is not limited to iPhones. Android users can also share files with iPads and Mac computers through the same integration, making cross-platform file transfers much more convenient for people who use devices from both ecosystems.
For Android devices that do not support Quick Share, users can generate a QR code and share content through a cloud-based transfer method.
More Devices Coming Soon
Google also confirmed that Quick Share support will expand further in the coming months. Upcoming devices include the Motorola Razr Fold 2026, the OPPO Find X8 series, and the HONOR Magic8 Pro.
As Google continues to expand compatibility, Quick Share is becoming one of the easiest ways for Android and Apple users to exchange files without extra apps or complicated setup steps.
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