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One UI 8 Quick Share lands beyond Samsung — what’s changing
Samsung’s Android 16‑based One UI 8 introduced a polished, full‑screen Quick Share experience that simplifies peer‑to‑peer file transfers. Now Google is rolling out an update to Quick Share on vanilla Android devices that brings the same redesign to non‑Samsung phones and tablets. This move makes the updated Quick Share UI and improved Android file sharing workflows available more broadly across the ecosystem.
What’s new in the Quick Share redesign
Full‑screen Send and Receive tabs
Previously, One UI 7 exposed Quick Share through a small quick‑settings pop‑up where users could tweak visibility and sharing permissions. One UI 8 replaced that with a full‑screen interface split into two clear tabs: Send and Receive. The Send tab lets you select and preview files before sending, while the Receive tab clarifies how to accept incoming transfers. Google’s update mirrors this layout, making file selection, previews, and direct sharing from the quick settings faster and more intuitive.
Comparison: One UI 7 vs One UI 8 vs Google’s rollout
One UI 7: pop‑up dialog in quick settings, limited visibility and discoverability. One UI 8: full‑screen Quick Share with dedicated Send/Receive workflows and file preview. Google’s recent update: takes the One UI 8 design language and applies it to non‑Samsung Android devices — though the release is currently staged to select regions and device models.
As in the original reporting, users can expect the updated Quick Share to appear when tapping the Quick Share quick‑settings tile, revealing the full‑screen UI instead of a small pop‑up.
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Key features and advantages
Streamlined sharing and better previews
The Send tab adds a one‑tap path to curate and preview photos, videos, and documents before transferring. This complements existing share menu workflows and improves discoverability for users who typically rely on quick settings for cross‑device transfers.
Reduced confusion on receiving files
The Receive tab addresses a frequent pain point: how to accept incoming shares. By centralizing visibility and permissions, the redesigned UI removes guesswork and supports faster peer‑to‑peer connectivity.
Use cases and real‑world benefits
Tech professionals, photographers, and teams that frequently move large media files between devices will notice quicker transfers and fewer missteps. For cross‑brand collaboration — e.g., sharing between Pixel, OnePlus, Samsung, and other Android phones — the unified Quick Share UI reduces friction and speeds up workflows during meetings, shoots, or on‑site work.
Market relevance and ecosystem impact
Last year Google and Samsung merged Nearby Share and Quick Share under the Quick Share brand, paving the way for a unified Android file‑sharing layer. Broadening One UI 8’s visual and interaction improvements to stock Android helps standardize the sharing experience across the Android ecosystem, improving interoperability and user familiarity — important for both consumer adoption and enterprise deployments.
Availability and rollout details
Google’s update is reportedly being distributed to selected devices and regions first; a global, full‑scale rollout has not been confirmed. It’s also unclear whether older Galaxy devices running previous One UI versions will receive the redesign through Google’s update or will remain on Samsung’s existing Quick Share implementation.
For now, Android users should watch their Quick Share quick‑settings tile after installing the latest system updates or Play services updates to see the new Send and Receive tabs appear.
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