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Simply install the .dmg.
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Note that you may have to allow the app for installation and first open under `Settings > Privacy & Security > Security` (you should see a dialog asking for permission.)
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Note that you may have to first allow the app to install under `Settings > Privacy & Security > Security` (you should see a dialog asking for permission)
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#### Linux
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##### Install dependencies
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RQuickShare requires one of the following library installed.
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RQuickShare requires one of the following libraries to be installed:
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-`libayatana-appindicator`
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-`libappindicator3`
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The files should (in theory) install those dependencies by themselves, but in case this is not the case you may have to install those manually.
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The files should (in theory) install those dependencies by themselves, but if this is not the case you may have to install those manually.
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##### Install rquickshare
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```bash
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#### Snap
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The snap is not yet on the store, but you can install it with the following (you may need sudo).
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The snap is not yet on the store, but you can install it with the following (you may need sudo):
For Arch Linux, you can install it from the AUR by using an AUR helper like yay.
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For Arch Linux, you can install it from the AUR by using an AUR helper like yay:
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```bash
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yay -S r-quick-share
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### Nix
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Available here: [NixOS](https://search.nixos.org/packages?channel=24.05&show=rquickshare&from=0&size=50&sort=relevance&type=packages&query=rquickshare):
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Available here: [NixOS](https://search.nixos.org/packages?channel=24.05&show=rquickshare&from=0&size=50&sort=relevance&type=packages&query=rquickshare)
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A nix-shell will temporarily modify your $PATH environment variable. This can be used to try a piece of software before deciding to permanently install it.
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Limitations
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-**Wi-Fi LAN only**. Your devices needs to be on the same network for this app to work.
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-**Wi-Fi LAN only**. Your devices need to be on the same network for this app to work.
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FAQ
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### My Android device doesn't see my laptop
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Make sure both your devices are on the same WiFi network. mDNS communication should be allowed on the network; it may not be the case if you're on a public network (coffee shops, airports, ...).
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Make sure both your devices are on the same WiFi network. mDNS communication should be allowed on the network; this may not be the case if you're on a public network (coffee shops, airports, etc.).
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### My laptop doesn't see my Android device
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For some reason, Android doesn't broadcast its mDNS service all the time; even when in "Everyone" mode.
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For some reason, Android doesn't broadcast its mDNS service all the time, even when in "Everyone" mode.
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The first solution (implemented in RQuickShare for Linux) is to broadcast a bluetooth advertisement so that Android will then make its mDNS available.
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Of course, for this you need to have bluetooth on your laptop/desktop. If you don't have that, continue reading.
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As a workaround, you can use the "[Files](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nbu.files)" app on your android device and go to "Nearby Share" tab (if it's not present, continue reading).
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As a workaround, you can use the "[Files](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nbu.files)" app on your Android device and go to the "Nearby Share" tab (if it's not present, continue reading).
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A second workaround, you can download a Shortcut maker (see [here](https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-manually-create-a-homescreen-shortcut-to-a-known-unique-android-activity.4336833)) to create a shortcut to the particular intent:
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A second workaround is to download a Shortcut maker (see [here](https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-manually-create-a-homescreen-shortcut-to-a-known-unique-android-activity.4336833)) to create a shortcut to the particular intent:
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_Note: Samsung did something shady with Quick Share, so the above workaround may not work. Unfortunately, there's no alternative at the moment. Sorry._
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### When sharing a file, my phone appears and disapears "randomly"
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### When sharing a file, my phone appears and disappears "randomly"
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TLDR: This is normal if you're just using bluetooth (as explained in the previous point).
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Android will see that your laptop/desktop is trying to share a file and will reveal itself. But for some reason Android will de-register its service from time to time and will only then be revealed again once it detect the bluetooth message again.
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Android will see that your laptop/desktop is trying to share a file and will reveal itself. But for some reason, Android will de-register its service from time to time and will only then be revealed again once it detects the bluetooth message again.
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### Once I close the app, it won't reopen
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If you see that the process is still running, it's because the app is not closed. This may be an intended behavior: when closing the window, the app won't stop and instead is still running and accessible via the system tray icon. But if your distribution doesn't support/don't have enabled them, it may be an issue for you.
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If you see that the process is still running, it's because the app is not closed. This may be an intended behavior: when closing the window, the app won't stop and instead is still running and accessible via the system tray icon. However, if your distribution doesn't support/hasn't enabled this, it may be an issue for you.
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If you want to **really** close the app when clicking on the close button, you can change that inside the app by clicking on the three dots and then "Stop app on close".
> The json must stay valid after your modification, this means if "port" is the last item of the JSON it must not have a comma after it, otherwise the config will be reset.
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> The json must stay valid after your modification; for example, if "port" is the last item of the JSON it must not have a comma after it, otherwise the config will be reset.
By default the port is random (the OS will decide).
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### The app open but I just get a blank window or cannot run it.
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### The app opens but I just get a blank window or cannot run it.
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This happens for some users running Linux + NVIDIA cards.
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The workaround is to start RQuickShare with an env variable defined as follow:
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The workaround is to start RQuickShare with an env variable defined as follows:
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Also you may use `legacy` variant to figure it.
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Alternatively, you may try the `legacy` variant.
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WIP Notes
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`rquickshare` is still in development (WIP) and currently only supports Linux even tho it should be compatible with macOS too. Keep in mind that the design may change between versions, so flexibility is key.
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`rquickshare` is still in development (WIP) and currently only supports Linux even though it should be compatible with macOS too. Keep in mind that the design may change between versions, so flexibility is key.
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Got feedback or suggestions? We'd love to hear them! Feel free to open an issue and share your thoughts.
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