One UI 9 could bring Android's Tap to Share file sharing to Galaxy phones

Samsung recently introduced a major upgrade to Quick Share by adding AirDrop compatibility. While it is currently limited to a few devices, it is expected to roll out to most modern Galaxy smartphones. Samsung also appears to be working on further improvements. It is planning to integrate Android’s upcoming Tap to Share feature into Quick Share with One UI 9.0.

Google is developing a new Tap to Share feature for Android 17, and recent updates have revealed a pop-up that explains how it works. According to a report from 9to5Google, the feature will allow users to share contacts, links, locations, photos, videos, and more by simply bringing two Android phones close together.

To use the feature, users need to place two phones near each other with their screens facing up. A glow effect appears on both screens, along with a prompt related to Tap to Share, making the process quick and intuitive.

The feature is not yet live and is expected to debut with Android 17. A recent One UI 9 leak suggests that Samsung is already working on integrating it into Quick Share. A Tap to Share toggle was spotted in the Quick Share settings menu within a leaked One UI 9 build.

Tap to Share is likely to work best on devices where the NFC antenna is positioned near the top, such as the Galaxy S26 series. However, it should also work on phones with rear-mounted NFC antennas, as long as users align the devices properly.

It is currently unclear whether this feature will work with Apple devices, which offer similar proximity-based sharing functionality. Google will likely showcase the feature during the Google I/O 2026 developers conference, which is being held from May 19 to May 20.