Can I send more than one file at once via Bluetooth?

Yes. Select multiple photos, documents or videos in the Gallery or My Files app before tapping Share, then continue with Tap on Bluetooth ➔ Choose a Bluetooth device. All selected files transfer in one sequence to the same device.

Why is the file transfer so slow?

Bluetooth has a lower data rate than Wi-Fi Direct, so large videos or several photos take noticeably longer. For big files, Quick Share over Wi-Fi Direct is faster if both devices support it.

Does the receiving device need to accept the file first?

Yes. The receiving device shows a prompt to accept or decline the incoming file, and the transfer only starts once that prompt is confirmed.

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Samsung: Send Files via Bluetooth

Sharing a photo or document with a paired Bluetooth device does not always work through the usual share sheet. If the receiving phone or tablet does not show up in the device list, the transfer stalls before it starts. This applies to photos, documents and videos moved directly between two Samsung devices without Wi-Fi or a cable.

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Bluetooth file transfer on Samsung phones and tablets runs through the standard share sheet rather than a dedicated app. If a paired device does not appear in the Bluetooth list, pairing has usually dropped or the receiving device has Bluetooth visibility switched off.

To send a file, open the photo, document or video you want to share and follow Choose a File ➔ Tap on Share ➔ Tap on Bluetooth ➔ Choose a Bluetooth device. The share sheet scans for nearby paired and discoverable devices, and the transfer begins as soon as you tap the target device name.

Large files such as videos take longer over Bluetooth than over Wi-Fi Direct or a cable, since the connection bandwidth is limited. If both devices are signed into the same Samsung account, Quick Share is usually faster and handles bigger files more reliably.

Bluetooth stays the better option when the other device is not a Samsung phone, or when no Wi-Fi network is available at all.

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The device is either out of range, not currently discoverable, or its Bluetooth connection has timed out. Move both devices closer together and make sure Bluetooth is turned on on the receiving side before starting the share.

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