Free cross-platform transfer sharing app

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SHAREit for Android is a free app that provides users with fast cross-platform transfer sharing, with exceptional transfer speeds. You can use the app to send and receive files between multiple devices with varying sharing rates. Users share their files via wireless tethering.

How to download and install SHAREit?

Users will be happy to know that SHAREit is free to download for Android devices. It’s one of the reasons it’s a preferred platform. To download and install is easy, but it requires Android 4.0 or higher. First, download the APK file. Click on “Settings” when the dialog box prompt pops up. Toggle on “Allow installation from this source,” then go back to the installation and click "Done."

How SHAREit works

SHAREit has a unique feature where it doesn’t need an Internet or Bluetooth connection to work. The two devices being used are held nearby for a file to be shared using their built-in hotspot feature

Once you set up SHAREit on Android, you can transfer files without losing quality. Compared to Bluetooth, it’s several times faster, and its speed can reach 20MB/s. SHAREit can transfer all file types, including apps, music, and videos.

Why is SHAREit not working?

You can resolve SHAREit issues by disabling the hotspot and Wi-Fi connection on your device. It’s also recommended to disable the antivirus and firewall so the app works efficiently.

SHAREit may not work in some countries, such as India because of its ban. There are alternative apps such as Xender, Nearby Share, Z Share, and Files by Google used in countries that ban certain Chinese products such as SHAREit.   

Is SHAREit a safe app

SHAREit is a safe program to use. The developers frequently scrutinize the app for viruses and similar types of malware. 

Our take

SHAREit is a fast and reliable sharing app used across platforms to transfer any type of file. It has its own built-in hotspot feature. Video and photo quality don’t get lost during transfer, which is a bonus. 

Should you download it?

Yes. It’s considered the fastest sharing app for Android. You don’t need a data plan or Wi-Fi to share files, whether it is for business or play.

  • Pros

    • Fast and efficient
    • Transfers files without loss of quality
    • Premier music and video player
    • Watch videos offline
  • Cons

    • Updates don’t make the experience seamless
    • Ads are incessantly pushed
    • Some countries like India have a ban

Specifications

Platform
  • Android
  • Mac
  • iOS
  • Windows
License

Free

Latest update
Downloads in last month
179
Developer
SHAREit Technologies Co.Ltd

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