Google Play Store removing peer-to-peer app ‘Share’ functionality

@GreenEngineering3475 · 2 days ago

Google Play Store removing peer-to-peer app ‘Share’ functionality

@davidgro · 2 days ago

Naturally it’s a feature I actually use.

tb_ · 2 days ago

What do you use it for, when you’re outside network range?

I’ve never been in a situation where it felt necessary.

@davidgro · 2 days ago

Some apps show as incompatible with my tablet (Lenovo Y700 Gen 2) even though they work fine. I can often share those from my phone directly in the Play Store.

The article says I could use Files going forward, but it doesn’t work - Quick Share is missing entirely on the tablet and I haven’t found a way to enable/install it

Otter · 1 day ago

While I haven’t tested these extensively, you could give them a try (both are foss):

SD Maid SE: App Control > Export App

Kvaesitso: long tap > 3 dot menu > Share app

First one is designed for managing / cleaning up app storage. Second one is a launcher, so it might be a bit janky if all you need to do is transfer an app

tb_ · 2 days ago

I see. There’s stuff such as apkmirror, but an official way to do it is better.