Is WeChat and QQ file transfer too inhumane? Here's how to fix it

For example, if the other party sends a file to you via WeChat, and you want to send the file out via QQ, what should you do?

Sorry, no way! By default, files in WeChat can only be forwarded to WeChat users. QQ is a little better, as it can be forwarded to WeChat, but if you want to forward it through other IM, you can only stare at it.

How to transfer files from WeChat to QQ?

Of course, there are solutions, but they are usually very troublesome. You need to use a file manager to enter the storage directory of WeChat or QQ, slowly search for the file, and then share it.

The storage directory of WeChat QQ is as follows. It is extremely complicated. Anyone who can memorize this path on a daily basis is considered a talent.

WeChat:/storage/emulated/0/tencent/MicroMsg/Download

QQ (old version):/storage/emulated/0/tencent/QQfile_recv

QQ (new version): /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.tencent.mobileqq/Tencent/QQfile_recv

The reason for all this is that the file sharing of WeChat and QQ does not use Android's system-level sharing interface.

Android file sharing is very convenient. As long as the App calls the system's sharing interface, it can easily share files through another App.

However, perhaps due to various reasons, WeChat and QQ use their own sharing channels, which brings many restrictions.

What to do? This "oper2share" is the solution.

open2share is a small tool for Android phones. It comes from an individual developer and is an open source app. Below is its GitHub page.

open2share: https://github.com/linesoft2/open2share

Open2share is very simple to use. Once installed, it works. There are only hidden icons and simple instructions in the interface. In fact, there is no need to perform additional settings. So how to use it?

After installing open2share, open WeChat. If you want to share a file, click the "Open with other apps" button of the file and you will see the "open2share" option.

Click it and you will find that the Android system's share menu will pop up! Here, you can share files to other apps such as QQ, email, etc., which is much more convenient.

Use open2share to open the file in WeChat and share it to other places

The usage method in QQ is similar. Click the file received in QQ, find "Open with other applications" in the interface, and you can see the options of "open2share" or "convert to shared file", so that you can share the file through other channels.

The operation in QQ is similar.

In general , open2share is a very practical tool that breaks down the file sharing barriers artificially set by WeChat and QQ.

Finally, I hope that WeChat, QQ, and other apps with similar designs can embrace the official Android sharing interface more and bring a better user experience. One day, people will no longer need tools like open2share.