Symptoms
- Share button does nothing when tapped
- Share menu doesn't list the app you want to send to
- Sharing starts but never completes
- Error message appears when trying to share
Likely causes
- CommonTarget app not set up to receive shared contentNot all apps register themselves to appear in every share menu.
- CommonOutdated app version with a sharing bugSharing features are commonly affected by bugs in specific updates.
- PossibleMissing permission for the sharing app to access the content typeSome content, like photos, needs explicit permission to be shared out.
- PossibleWeak internet connection interrupting the share processSharing large files or links can fail on a poor connection.
- Less commonToo many apps installed cluttering the share menuSome phones limit how many apps show by default in the share sheet.
What to do
- Check if the target app appears further down or under a 'more' option in the share menu.
- Update both apps involved to their latest versions.
- Confirm relevant permissions (like photos) are granted to both apps.
- Restart the phone.
- Check your internet connection if sharing a large file or link.
- Try sharing a different, smaller file to see if it's content-specific.
- Reinstall the app you're trying to share with if it never appears in the share menu.
When to call a pro
No professional repair needed; if sharing to a specific app consistently fails, contact that app's support.
Safety
Generally low risk
Generally low risk for a careful person. Stop if anything looks different from what this guide describes.