HONOR Share

HONOR Share

HONOR Share is a wireless sharing technology that allows you to quickly transfer images, videos, documents, and other types of files between devices. This technology uses Bluetooth to discover nearby devices that supports HONOR Share and Wi-Fi Direct to transfer files without using mobile data.

Enable or Disable HONOR Share

You can enable or disable HONOR Share in either of the following ways:

Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, swipe down on it again to show all shortcuts, then turn on or turn off HONOR Share. You can also touch and hold HONOR Share to access its settings screen.
Go to Settings > More connections > HONOR Share to enable or disable HONOR Share.

Share Files Between Phones with HONOR Share

You can use HONOR Share to quickly share files between HONOR phones. The recipient can preview the files before they are sent, then view the full content of the files once they have been received.

On the receiving device, enable HONOR Share.
On the sending device, tap and hold to select a file or album you want to share, then tap . Tap HONOR Share, then tap the name of the receiving device to send the file.

These steps may be different if you are sharing files directly from an app.
On the receiving device, tap ACCEPT to accept the transfer.

On the receiving device, go to Files, tap Phone > HONOR Share under the Browse tab to view the received file.

Received pictures or videos can also be viewed in Gallery > Albums > HONOR Share .

One-Touch Printing with HONOR Share

When a printer that supports HONOR Share is nearby, you can use HONOR Share to find the printer and print out pictures or PDF files stored on your phone.

Depending on the type of printer, ensure the following:
- Wi-Fi capable printers: The printer must be powered on and connected to the same network as your phone.
- WiFi Direct capable printers: The printer must be powered on and have enabled WiFi Direct.
- Bluetooth capable printers: The printer must be powered on and discoverable via Bluetooth.
On your phone, preview the file to be printed, then go to Share > HONOR Share .
Once the printer has been discovered, touch its name on your phone, and adjust the settings on the preview screen. Then touch PRINT to print.

If you are connecting a Bluetooth printer to your phone for the first time, find the printer on your phone, touch the printer name, then press and hold the Power button on the printer for about 1 second to confirm the connection.