HMS vs. GMS- Transferring Files with Nearby Service - Huawei Developers

HMS vs. GMS- Transferring Files with Nearby Service
As a part of the HMS service suite for developers, Huawei offers Nearby Service. This service takes advantage of WiFi, Cellular and Bluetooth connections to provide users with scenario-based data transmission. This is what developers use to allow their users to conveniently interact with people and things nearby. Huawei uses its proprietary nStack technology to enable high-performance communication over a short distance. This allows for fast file transfers, communication, and collaboration.
One of the primary functions of nearby services is to allow the transfer of large files to another phone. This doesn't require any sort of internet connection, as your phone will be able to use WiFi to directly connect to the nearby device. All transfers are made through an https connection, ensuring a secure transfer.
Huawei's comprehensive development guides can help you implement nearby service into your app, so your users can take advantage of local multiplayer gaming. These guides are easy to understand, and will quickly get you headed in the right direction for this service.
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If you're looking for inspiration on how nearby service can be used in your app, you should look at Huawei's sample codes. These sample codes will show you different ways in which this service can be used to improve your app.
Huawei's HMS APIs are designed to provide you with a simple development process. You will not have to deal with underlying networking details, and you can just focus on your app's development.
HMS Nearby Services vs. GMS Nearby Connection
When using Huawei's nearby service for file transfer, users are able to achieve up to 50mbps file transfer speed. This is faster than the GMS nearby connect service, which will max out at 40mbps. This faster data transfer speed is made possible by Huawei's proprietary nStack technology.
Faster speeds mean that the HMS solution will be better for creating apps that allow users to transfer large file sizes. Sending movies, music, documents, or other large files will now be as easy as transferring them to a nearby phone. A good example of an app that benefits from nearby service is Zapya. This popular file transfer app uses HMS nearby services to let you send large files to phones that are close by. Using the app, you'll be able to transfer a 3GB file in only 1 minute. You can rely on efficient and secure file transfers.
File transfer speed isn't the only area where HMS is able to out-perform GMS. The node discovery speeds also come into play here. This is where a user will scan for a nearby phone, and wait for results. Nearby service has faster discovery time based on Huawei-developed protocols.
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