Google has released a new update for the Quick Share app on Windows, aiming to fix several issues that have been causing problems for users recently. The latest version, 1.0.2002.2, doesn’t introduce any new features, but it does address critical bugs, including app crashes and Wi-Fi hotspot recovery errors.

Key bug fixes in the Quick Share update

The update will fix 12 known issues in the Quick Share app. It was further noted that it fixed a bug that caused the application to crash when dealing with filenames containing non-ASCII characters. It also addresses issues with Wi-Fi LAN advertising, hotspot failures, and saving preferences for certain system configurations.

Fix Wi-Fi hotspot crashes and recovery

One of the major fixes in this update will include the Wi-Fi hotspot recovery process, which previously failed if the app was closed during a file transfer. The update will also fix issues with the app crashing when connecting to Bluetooth or reading input files.

Full changelog for Quick Share version 1.0.2002.2

• Fixed deleting files received from unknown senders.
• Fixed crashes caused by filenames with non-ASCII characters.
• Fixed issues with non-ASCII characters preventing files from opening.
• Improved management of system configuration preferences.
• Fixed the Quick Share shortcut icon not appearing in the Start menu.
• Fixed several GATT read errors during Bluetooth discovery.
• Fixed a Wi-Fi LAN advertising bug.
• Improved Wi-Fi hotspot profile deletion and recovery during file transfers.

Update available now

Windows users can now download the Quick Share update version 1.0.2002.2, following the previous update 1.0.1939.4 released earlier this month (October 2024), which also focused on bug fixes. The new update ensures a smoother, crash-free experience for those using Google’s file sharing platform on Windows.

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