From bcee033e1b0eb19bf3b88230a5bb02bbb9d62afb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Grishka Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2025 22:11:11 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] Update the readme with information on QR codes --- README.md | 10 +++++++--- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 5d1c4b9..f6bd4a1 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -47,13 +47,17 @@ From the menu bar: File -> Share -> NearDrop. Safari also has a share button on Unfortunately, Android listens for specific BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) broadcasts to automatically become visible, and macOS doesn't allow apps to send them. +On all Android devices, you scan the QR code generated by NearDrop to make everything happen automatically. You can also create an intent shortcut for the URL `https://quickshare.google/qrcode#key=AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA` to launch the same activity, but **make sure that the visibility of your device is set to public**, otherwise it will not work. Complete intent: +- Data: `https://quickshare.google/qrcode#key=AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA` +- Action: `android.intent.action.VIEW` + ##### Samsung devices -After the Quick Share update, [there's currently no known workaround for this problem](https://github.com/grishka/NearDrop/issues/152). Subscribe to that issue to get notified if/when one becomes available. +QR code (or the corresponding intent) is your only option. ##### Non-Samsung devices -As a workaround, you have to open the "Google Files" and tap "Receive" on the "Nearby Share" tab. +Tap the "Quick Share" button in the "Google Files" app. To make it more easily accessible and/or if you don't want to install Google Files, you can use an app like [one of these](https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/how-to-manually-create-a-homescreen-shortcut-to-a-known-unique-android-activity.4336833/) to create a shortcut to launch one of these activity intents: @@ -61,7 +65,7 @@ To make it more easily accessible and/or if you don't want to install Google Fil - Action: `com.google.android.gms.RECEIVE_NEARBY` - Mime type: `*/*` - Option 2: - - Component name: `com.google.android.gms/.nearby.sharing.ReceiveSurfaceActivity` + - Component name: `com.google.android.gms/.nearby.sharing.receive.ReceiveActivityQrCodeAlias` #### Can the menu bar icon be removed?