When your Xiaomi 15 Ultra cannot share files via Quick Share, sending photos or videos becomes frustrating very quickly. You tap Share, choose Quick Share, and nothing shows up, or the scan just keeps loading. In most cases, this issue is caused by visibility settings, connectivity restrictions, or system permissions that are easy to fix once you know where to look.
Why Your Xiaomi 15 Ultra Can’t Share Files via Quick Share
- Nearby device visibility is turned off or limited.
- Bluetooth or Location services are disabled.
- Battery optimization is restricting Quick Share in the background.
- The receiving device is not set to accept nearby sharing.
- Temporary system or connectivity glitches.
1. Make Sure Nearby Sharing Is Enabled
Quick Share only works when your phone is visible to nearby devices. If visibility is restricted, your Xiaomi 15 Ultra cannot find or be found by other phones.
Open Settings, and then tap Google.
Tap Devices and sharing, and then tap Quick Share.
Make sure Device visibility is set to Contacts or Everyone.
2. Check the Receiving Device’s Visibility
Even if Quick Share is enabled on your Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the receiving phone must also allow nearby sharing. If it is hidden, your phone will keep scanning without results.
Open Settings on the receiving device, and then tap Quick Share.
Tap Device visibility, and then select Contacts or Everyone.
Keep the screen on while attempting to share.
3. Turn On Bluetooth and Location
Quick Share relies on Bluetooth and Location to detect nearby devices accurately. If either is off, file sharing will fail silently.
Swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings.
Turn on Bluetooth, and then turn on Location.
Try sharing the file again once both are active.
4. Disable Battery Restrictions for Quick Share
Aggressive battery optimization can stop Quick Share from working in the background. Removing restrictions allows it to stay active during scanning and transfer.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap Manage apps, and then find Quick Share.
Set Battery saver to No restrictions.
5. Restart Connectivity Services
Sometimes the issue is caused by a temporary system glitch. Restarting wireless services refreshes the connection and clears stalled processes.
Swipe down from the top to open Quick Settings.
Turn on Airplane mode, and then wait ten seconds.
Turn it off again and retry Quick Share.
6. Restart the Phone
If Quick Share still fails, a full restart can reset system services and background connections. This step often resolves stubborn sharing problems.
Swipe down to open Quick Settings, and then tap the Power icon.
Tap Restart, and then wait for the phone to boot up fully.
Test Quick Share again once the home screen appears.
Quick Share works reliably on the Xiaomi 15 Ultra once both devices are visible and background restrictions are removed. After adjusting these settings, file sharing should become fast and seamless again.
FAQs
Does Quick Share work with non Xiaomi phones?
Yes. Quick Share works with many Android devices, especially those with Google Nearby Share support, but both devices must have visibility enabled.
Why does Quick Share keep scanning without finding devices?
This usually happens when the receiving device is not visible or when Bluetooth or Location is turned off on one of the phones.
Is Quick Share affected by battery saver mode?
Yes. Battery saver and background restrictions can block Quick Share from scanning or transferring files properly. Disabling restrictions usually fixes the issue.
