If you’re unfamiliar with the process, here’s how to enable and use Android Beam to transfer files.Įnabling Android Beam Photo by Īndroid Beam has been around for a while now. However, it’s not as straightforward as AirDrop because there are a couple of things you need to set up. With NFC Android Beam, you can transfer most of the file types from your Android phone to another compatible device. However, if you’re still using an older Android OS, you can still use Android Beam. That’s because Google removed the feature and replaced it with a new protocol (more on that later). Unfortunately, Android Beam is only available in older versions of Android (before Android Q but after Android 4.0). Hence, it’s most handy if you don’t have a Wi-Fi connection and the target device is on hand.
In most cases, both devices have to be back-to-back for them to work. Moreover, it only works in close range so you can’t transfer files over a large distance. However, unlike AirDrop, it works through NFC (near-field communication) technology.Īs a result, both sender and receiver devices must be NFC-capable to use Android Beam. Android Beam can transfer most files, from photos and videos to documents and PDFs. What Is Android Beam? © Photo by Īndroid Beam is the Android equivalent of Apple’s AirDrop and is a wireless method to transfer files from Android phones and tablets to other compatible devices.
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