I use Google Quick Share for other purposes both at work and outside of work. happened An indispensable service for meI need to send files from mobile phone to Windows PC or vice versa. Since the release of the application for the Microsoft operating system, it has become much easier and more convenient, although not without improvements.

And instead I found the ideal alternative: Snapdrop is an Open Source application that enables a form of AirDrop (Apple’s version) on both my Android phones and my computer, completely free and without a trace of advertising. It is extremely simple and never fails, worth considering if you are like me you share files between devices.

Snapdrop behaves this way

I’ve always been jealous of Apple’s file transfer system. AirDrop works perfectly, but since I don’t use or work on Apple devices on a daily basis, it’s useless for me. With the arrival of Nearby for Windows and its later name change to Quick Share, Google is offering an alternative at the Android system level, albeit on computers. not working as it should.

I don’t know how many times I have to do it try sending again so it eventually reaches my mobile phone or computer: Quick Share works fine until it wants to stop, I don’t know if this is due to a bad app or some green software. Of course, I mean the version for computers with Microsoft operating system, because I had no problems sharing between smartphones.

That’s why I started a research that wouldn’t take long: F-Droid, Sunday Open source applications provided me with the answer. And if you’re like me, you’re looking for an ‘AirDrop’ that doesn’t include don’t download anything additionalYou shouldn’t wait any longer.

Obviously, Snapdrop has a feature native application In addition to the F-Droid store mentioned above, it is also available in the Google Play Store for our mobile phone. However, if you wish, you can use this system without downloading: just go to pairdrop.net and start using it normally.

The first thing will be to set a name for each device; This is done with the pen button you will see at the bottom. later with tap on the deviceWe will send all kinds of files. It’s worth noting that both must be on the same Wi-Fi network to work.

On my Android, yes I installed the app I use the web to facilitate the selection of files (selecting files is easy by accepting storage permission) and to retrieve them on PC. Best of all, it’s Open Source so the community can contribute improvements or even create a derivative from it.

In case Quick Share doesn’t convince you, it has already become indispensable on my phone, and of course on yours too. In this sense, Snapdrop has nothing to envy: it is fast, secure and Gives me fewer problems than the Google app. I recommend using it, there is no waste.

Xataka on Android | Chrome appears to be open source: my favorite browser is not on the Google Play Store and is extremely fast