File Transfer Using QR Code Mode in Mobilink

Mobilink facilitates direct peer-to-peer file transfers without requiring account registration or pre-uploading files to a server. This guide will walk you through the process of establishing a connection between the sender and recipient using QR code mode.

Step 1: Generate a QR Code

On a Mobile Device:

  1. Launch Mobilink:
    • Open the Mobilink app on your mobile device.
    • Navigate to the Devices page.
  2. Generate the QR Code:
    • Click the button circled in red located in the top toolbar.
    • A dialog box will appear displaying the QR code.
generate an QR code on Mobilink

On a Computer (Windows, Linux, or macOS):

  1. Launch Mobilink:
    • Open the Mobilink application on your Windows, Linux, or macOS computer.
    • Go to the Devices page.
  2. Generate the QR Code:
    • Click the button circled in red located in the bottom toolbar.
    • The QR code will be generated and displayed on your screen.
generate an QR code on Mobilink

Step 2: Scan the QR Code

If the Recipient is Using a Computer:

  1. Scan the QR Code:
    • If the recipient is using a computer and cannot scan QR codes directly, they should use a mobile phone to scan the QR code generated on the computer.
    • Open the Mobilink app on the mobile phone, and click the button circled in red in the top toolbar to activate the QR code scanner.
Mobilink: scan the QR code

        2. Connect the Devices:

    • Once the QR code is scanned successfully, the devices will attempt to establish a connection.
    • In the device list, observe the color of the other party’s icon changing from gray to blue, indicating a successful connection.
Mobilink: Connect the Devices

Step 3: Transfer Files

  • After successfully establishing a connection, both parties can now proceed to transfer files directly to each other.

This QR code mode ensures a secure and instant connection, allowing for a seamless file transfer experience between devices using Mobilink.