How to Send Apps Between Android Devices using NearbyShare

NearbyShare is an Android feature similar to AirDrop found on Apple devices like iPhones, iPads, and Macs. When using NearbyShare, no contact information exchange or shared network is necessary, the recipient only needs to be in close physical proximity.

This feature is used beyond sending small files, you can also use it to share Apps with other Android users. Within the Google Play Store, Nearby Share allows sending apps and games directly. What this does, is transfer the actual file via the app store, allowing installation without manual downloading by the person you sent the application to.

In this guide, we will walk you through how to share Apps with other Android users using NearbyShare.