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The technological age has given so much in the way of connecting with people and sharing data. Yet, even when we share music, photos, and files, it can still be a pain to transfer files between various operating systems due to differences in privacy policies, security settings, or user interface. Lenovo aimed to resolve that concern with its SHAREit app.

Released for Windows, Mac, Android, and IOS,  SHAREit app offers easy and secure data transfer. But, can you transfer data between, say, an Android device and an iPhone? We’ll provide the answer to that question in this guide.

Bringing Devices Together

Android and iPhone have long been at odds with each other. If you’ve ever tried sharing photos, music, or other files between these two operating systems, you’ll understand just how frustrating this process can be. Their inability to strongly connect with one another reiterates the point.

Apple is known for its Fort Knox-like security, which makes it rather difficult to receive files from a non-Apple device or install software from anywhere other than the App Store. 

On the flip side, Android boasts a highly customizable platform. It’s much easier to install outside software or to load files from other sources. While both approaches have their merits and frustrations, all we want is to send photos or music to our friends regardless of the phone they have, and now you can. 

Why is it difficult to share files between different OS?

Aside from the petty competition between these two leading tech giants, Google and Apple, there are also other incompatibilities that make it difficult to share files between these two systems. One of the reasons comes down to privacy. Apple takes a very serious stance on user privacy and, as such, has stringent security measures in place to avoid any breaches. While this is a good thing for many users, it does make sharing files a real headache – even between different Apple devices.

Another contributing factor is how the files are structured. Android has a file system that resembles that of a desktop Windows or Mac. This makes sharing files from Android to these types of devices much more manageable. However, iOS doesn’t have the same file system.

While some of the reasons for this are that it makes it impossible for the user to ‘do the wrong thing,’ some believe that the developers just don’t want to go down this route. Instead, users need to use third-party apps, like SHAREit, to be able to share files between different OS easily.

Apple is also notorious for using its own file format, which isn’t accepted by other OS. For example, since Apple released iOS 11, it started using the HEIC image format on all images. Android devices or Windows computers don’t widely support this format.

This means that iOS users would first need to convert the file format to a more widely accepted format such as JPEG, PNG, or similar before sharing with devices with another OS.

How to Transfer Files From Android to iPhone Using SHAREit

SHAREit is an incredibly useful app to share files between devices and all leading operating systems, namely Windows, Android, Mac, and IOS. However, if you want to share the app with others without the need for the App Store, then you’ll want to take a look below.

You’ll learn how to send the SHAREit app to someone else via Bluetooth. Ready to see how? Let’s check it out!

What are the benefits of using SHAREit for file sharing?

The SHAREit app makes it easy and convenient to share apps even without using Bluetooth or an active internet connection. This is one of the features that sets it apart from many other file-sharing apps that require an internet connection or active Bluetooth to share files.

Another benefit is that there is no file size limit. This is incredibly useful as those who frequently share files rarely share small ones. Many creative and digital industries share files frequently, such as graphic design, animation, and more.

Not only do they share files with the clients, but co-workers also share files to work on different parts of the project or check the final copies before sending them to the client. These files can be pretty image-heavy, which in turn makes the file size big. Therefore, having an app that allows sharing files no matter the size is very useful.

Another helpful feature is that you can share files with up to five different devices simultaneously. Again, in a professional setting, this is extremely important. Transferring the same file to each user needing it one by one takes up a lot of valuable time. Being able to send to multiple users simultaneously speeds up the process, leaving more time to actually work with the files.

How to Send the SHAREit App To Someone Else Using Bluetooth

This method is very effective, because of how quick it is. Sometimes, with the Google and Apple App Stores, loading times can be long and tiring. Some workplaces have also banned access to the app stores through their networks, so being able to share this useful app via Bluetooth is an easy solution.

This sure method completely works around that, so both you and your friends can enjoy the app freely. However, in order to use this method, at least one person already needs the app installed on their device

FAQs

Let’s take a quick look at some of the frequently asked questions about the SHAREit app.

Is the SHAREit app free?

The SHAREit app is entirely free to use. Also, if you share files using wireless tethering, there are no mobile costs involved in using the app. Bear in mind, though, that other ways of sharing might incur costs.

Can I install SHAREit on a PC?

The app is available on Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac. This means you can install it on PCs and mobile devices for easy cross-platform file sharing.

What other features does the app have?

This app is very much a jack-of-all-trades. Although its main feature is file sharing, there are also others that make the app quite useful. For example, the app has a file manager you can use to keep organized. You can also listen to music or stream videos directly from the app.

There’s even a feature that allows you to play games directly from the app. The music and video players work offline, meaning you can watch videos or listen to music while transferring files – without needing the internet!

What are the downsides of the SHAREIT app?

One thing that we should mention is that there are quite a lot of ads. While this is often to be expected in a free app, this does feel a bit excessive. However, for the number of features you get as well as the unlimited transfer size, it could be worthwhile if you can bear the advertisements.