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How to use Wi-Fi Direct to transfer files on Moto G, Moto E and Moto X?

use_Wi_Fi_Direct_to_transfer_files_moto_g_moto_x_moto_eDo Moto G, Moto X and Moto E support Wi-Fi Direct file transfer?

Moto G (including Moto G 2014, aka Moto G 2nd Generation), Moto X (including Moto X 2014, aka Moto X 2nd Generation), and Moto E all support Wi-Fi Direct. This means you can use Wi-Fi Direct to transfer files from or to your Moto G, Moto X and Moto E, with any other devices that support Wi-Fi Direct.

File transfer through WiFi Direct is usually far faster than that through Bluetooth or even that through USB.

So, using Wi-Fi Direct to transfer files on Moto G, Moto E and Moto X usually is the best choice to quickly share large files with any devices with Wi-Fi Direct support.

However, Motorola does not provide any client apps for Wi-Fi Direct file transfer on Moto G, Moto E and Moto X.  So, many owners are not aware of this nice feature.

This guide will show you how to use Wi-Fi Direct to transfer files on Moto G, Moto E and Moto X. This includes sending and receiving files through Wi-Fi Direct on Moto G, Moto E and Moto X.

Install SuperBeam app on Moto G, Moto E and Moto X for Wi-Fi Direct file transfer

As mentioned, Motorola does not ship any client apps for your to use Wi-Fi Direct to transfer files on Moto G, Moto E and Moto X.

So, it is better to get an app that can make your life easier.

SuperBeam is one of the best apps for Wi-Fi Direct file transfer. The free version is sufficient for most users. Of course, the Pro version has some more advanced features.

To install SuperBeam, you can search “SuperBeam” in Google Play store.

Tap SuperBeam | WiFi Direct Share as shown below.

Tap Install as shown below.

Tap Accept  as shown below to acknowledge the permissions this app requires.

Once the installation is finished, you can find the SuperBeam app in the app drawer. You can also put a shortcut in the home screen.

Now, it is ready to send and receive files through Wi-Fi Direct using SuperBeam with your Moto G, Moto X and Moto E.

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How to use  Wi-Fi Direct to send files on Moto G, Moto E and Moto X?

To use Wi-Fi Direct to send files on Moto G, Moto E and Moto X, you may follow the following steps.

Step 1: Start SuperBeam app

Step 2: Tap Files and Folders under Send as shown below.

Step 3: Select files to be transferred as shown below.

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Step 4: Wait for the QR code generation.

Step 5: Let the receiving device scan the QR code.

See receiving section on actions (below) on the device trying to receive these files.

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Step 6: Check sending progress.

After the receiving device scan the QR code, the file transfer through Wi-Fi Direct will start. You can  go to Progress tab to check the transferring status as shown below.

You may notice, the file transfer speed through Wi-Fi Direct is far faster then Bluetooth.

Step 7: Wait till the transfer finishes.

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How to use Wi-Fi Direct to receive files on Moto G, Moto E and Moto X?

To use Wi-Fi Direct to receive files on Moto G, Moto E and Moto X through SuperBeam, please follow these steps.

Step 1:  Start SuperBeam.

Step 2: Tap Scan QR code under Receive as shown below.

Step 3: Scan the QR code on the screen of the sending device  as shown below.

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Step 4: Check the receiving status.

The transfer speed and ETA ( estimated time of arrival, i.e.. how long you have to wait) will be provided in real time.

Step 5: Wait till the transfer finishes.

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Step 6: Check the received files.

Step 7: Manage the received files.

By default, the received files are saved in the folder of SuperBeam in the internal storage.

If you are using Moto E, Moto G 2014 (Moto G 2nd generation), or Moto G LTE, you can move the files to the SD card with any file manager.  ES File explorer is a good one.

If you move the files out of the SuperBeam folder, the file will NOT be listed under received files any more.

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Can you use Wi-Fi Direct to transfer files on Moto G, Moto E and Moto X now?

If you  you have any problems or questions on using Wi-Fi Direct to transfer files on Moto G (including Moto G 2nd generation) , Moto E and Moto X (including Moto x 2nd generation), please let us know in the comment box below.

We will try to help you.

More step-by-step guides , tips and tricks for your Moto G phone are available at our most popular Moto G how-to guide page.

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  1. nik says

    May I ask if you may help me please with this here? – I have my MotoG3 that I accidentaly went into wifi-direct with while not knowing what wifi-direct realy was and changed the name of it as it earlier was named MotoG3 and now I am asking *how I can reset my name I changed back into what it was before? – And then I accidentaly pressed to open my wifi-direct to ON and accidentaly simply only pressed on a device name that it searched around for at the mall to connect too so I am also asking *how can I delete the other device connections I may have then made off my phone and *turn off wifi-direct?- as I go back into wifi-direct it says it’s searching for device’s still. I have no wifi-direct app.
    THANX

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  2. Bob White says

    With my Moto X2 (2014) I can’t receive video from a wifi endoscope. I can wifi connect with the endoscope but video data doesn’t get through. The camera and app do work with my old galaxy S4.

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  3. Sam says

    Hi, I’ve got a new MOTOG5s Plus and install superbeam as it doesnt support shareit app but unable to receive files from other phone, Any suggesstion, it just superbeam error, CLOSE tab at the bottom, Any suggestion ?

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  4. Carol says

    Just downloaded the app, and it works, except the primary thing I hoped to do was transfer photos from my moto x pure to my samsung laptop. I get to the part where motox generates a key code but have no idea what to do on the computer to make this work.

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  5. David Knight says

    THIS REPLACES EARLIER POST!

    I am using SuperBeam successfully on my PC/Moto G5 to unadopted SD card. Will it still work in both directions if I format the card as Adopted Storage?
    I don’t want to risk losing important images, so please let me know if you’ve done this successfully..

    Thanks.

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  6. Cynthia says

    I have successfully transferred my photos from a 2nd gen moto to a new moto e4, but when I try to transfer my contacts, the transfer doesn’t complete. I only receive 3 of my contacts. Suggestions?

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  7. Srinivas says

    I am using share it app, I am not able to receive files. Its not showing my name and details in anothers mobile to use this app.

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  8. Norbert says

    I am trying to bring over my SAVED WIFI networks from MOTO G to my new MOTO E. They won;t come over. Moto G 4.4.4 and Moto E 5.1. Any idea?

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  9. Melinda says

    It said that my Moto G was blocking the connection when i tried transferring from Moto G to Samsung Galaxy S4.. How do i fix this?

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  10. Visal says

    superbeam connection error .. this is the error that appears when I try to receive files via superbeam.

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  11. M.Devanand says

    I cannot connect my phone to PC XP through USB I have installed MDM but it runs and shows that there is no update for your system so please help me to transfer files from my moto g 2 n
    gen to pc

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  16. vijay says

    Hi I have new moto g 2 nd gen..I am using superbeam to transfer data from my blackberry z3 to moto g. But every time it shows that it could not find my other device after scanning the qr code. What to do?

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  17. Dolores says

    Hi! I am new to moto g and this is my only access to the internet. I have a wireless printer I purchased not to long ago to use with my old phone’s hotspot function. Now they no longer exists, from what I’m told. I stumbled upon the WiFi direct function myself, on the g, and I can get my printer to scan to my phone; but as a printer it knocks me of the internet and will not even print internal files. Any insight?
    Thanks, D

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