X Series: Quick File Transfer

X Series: Quick File Transfer

Applicable Models: X4, X4 Air, X5, and X6

Quick File Transfer enables high-speed direct transfer of media files from your camera to the Insta360 app, making file transfer more convenient and efficient. This article describes how to use it and answers some frequently asked questions.

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Quick File Transfer Methods

The camera can quickly connect to the Insta360 app on your phone via the following methods to complete quick transfer of media:

Connection Method	Compatible Models	Description
Wi‑Fi Connection	X6, X5, X4 Air, and X4	Connect the camera to the Insta360 app on your phone via Wi‑Fi to send media quickly to the Insta360 app for download.
NFC Connection	X6	Touch the camera's NFC sensing area with the NFC sensing area on your phone to wake up and connect to the Insta360 app, then send media quickly via Wi‑Fi to the Insta360 app for download. Please note: Your phone must be an iPhone or an Android phone that supports NFC.
Android Quick Share	X6	Using a phone that supports Android "Quick Share" (OPPO, vivo, Xiaomi, etc.), you can transfer flat media directly to the phone's system album. Please note: We recommend checking with your phone brand's official customer support to confirm whether your phone supports Android Quick Share.

How to use Quick File Transfer wirelessly

1. Before use, ensure Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Location Services are enabled on your phone.
2. Connect your camera to the Insta360 app.

Please refer to: X Series: How to Connect the Camera to the Insta360 App on a Phone/Tablet

1. Swipe right from the left edge of the camera screen to enter the Album page, open the media file you want to transfer, and then tap the "Quick File Transfer" icon. The selected media file will be automatically uploaded and downloaded to the Insta360 app.

How to use Quick File Transfer via NFC (for X6 Only)

1. Swipe right from the left edge of the camera screen to enter the Album page, then tap the "Cloud with arrow" icon in the bottom right corner of the page.

2. Select "Download to App".

1. Place your phone's NFC sensing area against the NFC sensing area on the lower half of the camera screen, and tap the "Insta360" NFC pop‑up on your phone. This will quickly wake up and open the Insta360 app to complete the connection, and the selected media will be automatically sent to and downloaded in the Insta360 app.

Please note:

• The location of the NFC sensing chip varies by phone brand and model. Please confirm the exact sensing area based on your phone model.
• The stability and compatibility of the NFC connection depend on your phone's actual support for the feature.
• The camera's NFC sensing area is on the lower half of the screen. For Android phones, hold the phone flat against the camera; for iPhones, tilt the top of the phone and place it against the camera's NFC sensing area.

How to use Quick File Transfer via Android Quick Share (for X6 only)

1. Enable the quick sharing feature on your phone (using a Xiaomi phone as an example): Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Control Center menu, and tap the "Mi Share" icon to enable the feature.

Quick Share Icon by Phone Brand
Xiaomi	OPPO	OnePlus	vivo
Meizu	ZTE	Nubia	Samsung

2. Swipe right from the left edge of the camera screen to enter the Album page. Find the photo you want to transfer and tap the "Cloud with arrow" icon in the bottom-right corner.
3. Tap "Send to phone album" and select the target phone to receive the photo on the device search page.

1. When a transfer confirmation pop-up appears on the phone, tap "Accept". After the transfer is complete, the received photo will appear in the receiving phone's album.

FAQ

1. What is the transfer speed of the Quick File Transfer feature?

In real-world testing, the transfer speed is up to 20MB/s. Actual transfer speeds may vary depending on phone hardware performance and Wi-Fi connection stability.

2. Does the Insta360 app need to keep running in the background on the phone when using Quick File Transfer?

Yes, please keep the Insta360 app running in the background during the transfer; otherwise, the transfer will be interrupted.

3. Can 360 media shot with X6 be directly transferred and saved to the phone album via Android Quick Share?

No. To ensure the media can be recognized and previewed properly by your phone, you must first convert 360 media to flat media before performing the Android Quick Share operation.

4. What should I do if there is no response when touching the NFC sensing area or the feature does not work?

You can troubleshoot in the following order:

1. Make sure the camera is powered on and the screen stays on. For Android phones, also ensure the NFC feature is turned on.
2. Locate the sensing area correctly: The phone's NFC sensing area is usually near the rear camera (the exact position varies by brand and model). You can move your phone slightly and repeatedly touch it against the camera's NFC sensing area to test. For iOS devices, try holding the phone slightly upright against the camera's NFC sensing area, with the top tilted, and gently swipe up and down (as shown in the figure below) to improve the success rate of detection.

1. Remove interference: Keep metal objects away from the NFC sensing area and close any other apps with active NFC access.
2. Update software: Update your phone's system and the Insta360 app to the latest versions and try again. To update the Insta360 app, search for "Insta360" in Apple App Store or your device's app store. If an "Update" button appears, tap it to update. Alternatively, you can visit the Insta360 Website to download the latest version of the Insta360 app.

If NFC still does not work, you can refer to X Series: How to Connect the Camera to the Insta360 App on a Phone/Tablet to connect to the Insta360 app manually.