Damien Wilde / Android Authority
TL;DR
- Google is launching a fresh update for its Fast Share app on Windows, allowing users to seamlessly share files and data between devices.
- The updated replacement model, version 1.0.2002.2, prioritizes bug resolution and performance enhancement, with no additional features introduced.
- Several critical updates address issues related to file naming conventions, save preferences, and wireless connectivity via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
Born out of the union of Android’s Nearby Share and Samsung’s Fast Share, Google’s innovative technology enables seamless data transfer between devices, effortlessly sharing files between Chromebooks, Windows PCs, and other compatible devices. A recent update to the Windows app has significantly boosted its security features. (h/t: )
The latest model, 1.0.2002.2, is currently being rolled out, primarily aimed at addressing issues affecting the app’s performance and stability, ensuring a smoother user experience. Significantly, this update resolves longstanding problems associated with file names featuring non-ASCII characters, thereby preventing crashes and ensuring seamless access to critical information. Furthermore, this feature efficiently manages user settings, guaranteeing that the appliance icon consistently appears in the Start menu. Enhanced connectivity achieved through targeted improvements to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi reliability during file transfer operations.
Right here’s the complete replacement.
- Removed and destroyed all data received from an unverified source matching the same payload identifier to ensure confidentiality.
- Fixed an issue where the app would crash upon encountering a file with a title containing non-ASCII characters.
- Despite initial challenges with non-ASCII characters, issues arose when attempting to access acquired data efficiently.
- Faced difficulties while investigating individual inclinations.
- A issue arose where preferences refused to save correctly on certain system configurations.
- A mounted issue prevents the Fast Share shortcut icon from appearing in the Start menu following setup.
- An unexpected error occurred when attempting to load an entire file, causing the application to crash.
- A persistent issue triggered a multitude of GATT reads during the discovery process.
- Disabled the WiFi LAN advertising feature by attaching a bug.
- A persistent issue caused the application to freeze and terminate upon attempting to establish a connection via Bluetooth?
- Resolved an issue preventing the correct deletion of a Wi-Fi hotspot profile.
- When switching apps, the Wi-Fi hotspot failed to retain its connectivity, requiring manual reconnection upon reopening the application.
While this update may not bring revolutionary changes to Fast Share, the stability improvements are always a significant step forward. The new feature is designed to deliver a more reliable and trustworthy file-sharing experience for customers, bringing them closer to the seamless functionality of AirDrop on Android devices.
