Windows 10: Android phone stuck at "looking for nearby devices" when attempting to nearby share a file

Discus and support Android phone stuck at "looking for nearby devices" when attempting to nearby share a file in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have a Galaxy S22 Ultra with the latest software update. I also have a Dell XPS 8940 PC running Windows 11 most recent beta build. I have Nearby... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by DaleMWebb, Jul 8, 2022.

  1. DaleMWebb Win User

    Android phone stuck at "looking for nearby devices" when attempting to nearby share a file


    I have a Galaxy S22 Ultra with the latest software update. I also have a Dell XPS 8940 PC running Windows 11 most recent beta build. I have Nearby Share turned on on both devices and my phone is attached to Bluetooth. When I go to an app on my phone and try to Nearby Share a file with my computer, the phone can never "find" my PC, even if I set the computer Bluetooth connection to Receive a file. The phone gets stuck at the "looking for nearby devices. I've tried everything I can find on the internet, but have been unsuccessful getting Nearby Share to connect to my PC and transfer the f

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    DaleMWebb, Jul 8, 2022
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  2. Brink Win User

    Google begins rolling out Nearby Share to Android 6.0+ phones

    Source: Instantly share files with people around you with Nearby Share
     
    Brink, Jul 8, 2022
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  3. Nearby Sharing

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    We understand your concern that you are unable to share the PC Bluetooth nearby sharing.
    I appreciate the troubleshooting steps that you've tried so far.



    However we would suggest you to refer the below article and let us know the status of the issue.



    Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows 10

    Share things with nearby devices in Windows 10



    We await your response.



    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Aditya_Roy, Jul 8, 2022
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  4. jssamp Win User

    Android phone stuck at "looking for nearby devices" when attempting to nearby share a file

    Nearby Share WIndows 10

    I have been trying to share some files between my Android phone and my Win10 PC with no luck. In reading about it, it looks like it is not possible for two reasons. 1) Windows 10 and Android can't connect and use Nearby Share, I could use two windows 10 PCs but not my phone. 2) My PCs Bluetooth is not working but BT is required for nearby Share, I can't use Nearby Share even if I am connected over Ethernet.

    Is my understanding correct as I have described it above?
     
    jssamp, Jul 8, 2022
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