Android's QuickShare is getting an iPhone-friendly update thanks to QR Code sharing — here's how it works
Android's QuickShare is being updated to allow file sharing with iPhones using QR codes. This feature aims to simplify the process of transferring files between Android and iPhone devices. Users will be able to share files even if their Android devices do not support AirDrop.
- ▪QuickShare is the Android equivalent of Apple's AirDrop.
- ▪The update allows users to share files with iPhones via QR codes.
- ▪This feature is designed to work even if the Android device does not support AirDrop.
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Phones Android Phones Android's QuickShare is getting an iPhone-friendly update thanks to QR Code sharing — here's how it works How To By Tom Pritchard published 20 May 2026 File sharing between Android and iPhone is about to get even easier When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Most Android users will know about QuickShare, the Android equivalent of Apple's AirDrop, but what you might not have known is that there are two ways to send files.
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