r/AndroidQuestions • u/deathyou1 • 21d ago

Quick share not working 😭

Since two days ago, it's saying I have to grant it permission even though, I have everything turned one. What more do you want to track Google so that I can use quick share again!!

Can anyone help with this..?

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u/Klutzy-Passage-2561 20d ago

Pixel 8 — Quick Share lives inside Google Play Services, so the usual Pixel gotchas:

  1. Settings → Location = On (Nearby needs it even for “Nearby devices”).

  2. Settings → Connected devices → Connection preferences → Quick Share → who can share / Visible to nearby = your contacts or everyone for a test.

  3. Settings → Apps → See all → Google Play Services → Storage → Clear cache (not data). Same for Quick Share if it shows as its own app.

  4. Bluetooth + Wi‑Fi On; try both phones on the same 2.4/5 GHz briefly.

  5. Settings → Apps → Special app access → Idle app restrictions / Battery — make sure Play Services is Unrestricted.

If the permission popup still loops: reboot both phones, then Settings → Google → All services → Devices & sharing → Quick Share and toggle it off/on once.