Transferring music files between two Android smartphones doesn’t have to be a complicated process. If both of your Android devices have Near Field Communication (NFC) capabilities, you can quickly and wirelessly send songs from one phone to the other in just a few simple steps. NFC provides a convenient way to share files when you want to move some tunes to your new phone or share music with a friend.

In this article, we’ll walk through the process of using NFC to transfer music between two Android devices for free, without needing any extra apps or cables. We’ll cover how to check if your phone has NFC, enable it, and go through the step-by-step music transfer process. Let’s get started!

Check if Your Android Phone Has NFC

Before attempting to transfer music via NFC, you first need to confirm that both the sending and receiving Android devices are equipped with NFC chips. NFC has become a common feature in most modern smartphones, but it’s still best to double check. Here’s how:

1. Open the Settings app on your Android phone
2. Tap on Connected devices or Connections, depending on your device
3. Look for NFC in the list of connection options. If you see it, your phone supports NFC.

You can also quickly check by pulling down the notification shade and looking for an NFC toggle in the quick settings panel. If the NFC icon is there, your device has the needed hardware.

Enable NFC on Both Android Devices

With NFC confirmed to be available on both phones, the next step is to make sure the feature is enabled. The process is similar on most devices:

1. Go to Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences
2. Tap on NFC
3. Toggle on the NFC switch if it’s not already activated
4. On some phones, you may also need to toggle on Android Beam on the same screen

Repeat these steps on the second phone so that NFC is enabled on both devices and they are ready to communicate with each other.

Steps to Transfer Music Using NFC

Now that both Android phones have NFC turned on, you can begin the wireless music transfer process. Here’s how to share music from one Android to another using NFC:

1. On the sending phone, open the Music app or whichever app you use to manage your audio files
2. Find and open the song or album you want to transfer
3. Tap the three-dot menu in the upper right and select Share from the dropdown options
4. In the list of sharing options, tap NFC or Android Beam
5. A message will appear on screen telling you to Touch back of other device
6. While this message is showing, tap the back of the sending phone to the back of the receiving phone. Hold the devices together until you feel a vibration and/or hear a sound confirming the connection.
7. On the receiving phone, tap the Accept button in the prompt that appears to begin downloading the music file(s)
8. Wait a few moments while the song or album is beamed over NFC from one phone to the other
9. Once the transfer is complete, you’ll get a File received notification on the receiving phone
10. Open the Music app on the receiving phone and you should see the newly transferred music files

Troubleshooting Tips

If you run into any issues trying to transfer music between your Android phones using NFC, here are a few troubleshooting suggestions:

• Make sure NFC is enabled on both devices and that Android Beam is turned on if available
• Check that the devices are awake, unlocked, and their screens are on during the transfer process
• Hold the phones close together, back-to-back, long enough for the NFC connection to be established and the transfer to complete. Separating them too soon can interrupt the process.
• Ensure there are no obstructions, like thick phone cases, that could be interfering with the NFC sensors connecting
• Try clearing the cache and data of the Music app on the receiving phone if transferred files aren’t showing up

Conclusion

Transferring music between Android devices is quick and painless when you use the NFC feature found on most modern smartphones. With NFC enabled on both phones, you can simply touch the devices together, approve the transfer, and have your music files sent wirelessly in seconds.

NFC makes it easy to share a favorite song with a friend or move your music collection to a new phone without having to deal with USB cables or third-party apps. Give it a try the next time you need to transfer some tunes!