Tips & Tricks
How to use AirDrop feature in iOS for instant file share
AirDrop is an option in iOS using which you can share and receive photos, documents, and more with nearby Apple devices. This feature uses Bluetooth and WiFi to locate the device nearby and share files. Here’s a complete guide on how you can use this feature on your Apple device for an instant file share.
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How to use AirDrop feature on your Apple device:
- Open an app, tap Share, or the Share button.
- If you share a photo from the Photos app, you can swipe left or right and select multiple photos.
- Tap the AirDrop user that you want to share with.
- You can also use AirDrop between your own Apple devices.
If the person you’re sharing content with is in your Contacts, you’ll see an image with their name. If they’re not in your Contacts, you’ll see just their name without an image.
How to accept AirDrop
When someone shares something with you using AirDrop, you see an alert with a preview. You can tap Accept or Decline.
If you tap Accept, the AirDrop will come through within the same app it was sent from. For example, photos appear in the Photos app, and websites open in Safari. App links open in the App Store so you can download or purchase the app.
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If you AirDrop something to yourself, like a photo from your iPhone to your Mac, you won’t see an option to Accept or Decline. It’ll automatically get sent to your device. Just make sure that both devices are signed in with the same Apple ID.
How to adjust AirDrop settings
To choose who can see your device and send you content in AirDrop:
- Go to Settings
- Tap General
- Tap AirDrop
- Then choose an option.
You can also set your AirDrop options in Control Center. Here’s how:
- On iPhone X or later, or an iPad with iOS 12 or later or iPadOS.
- Swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen to open Control Center.
- On iPhone 8 or earlier, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
- Press firmly or touch and hold the network settings card in the upper-left corner.
- Touch and hold the AirDrop button, then choose one of these options:
- Receiving Off: You won’t receive AirDrop requests.
- Contacts Only: Only your contacts can see your device.
- Everyone: All nearby Apple devices using AirDrop can see your device.
If you see Receiving Off and are not able to change by tapping it, then:
- Go to Settings
- Screen Time
- Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions.
- Tap Allowed Apps and make sure that AirDrop is turned on.
