AirDrop iPhone: Quick File Share Tips!

How to AirDrop from iPhone to iPhone

AirDrop is a feature that allows you to wirelessly share files, photos, videos, contacts, and more with other Apple devices nearby. It’s a convenient and fast way to transfer data without using cables, email, or cloud storage. AirDrop has been around since iOS 7, but it has evolved over the years with new features and improvements. In this post, we’ll show you how to use AirDrop on your iPhone and share some tips and tricks to make the most of it.

What You Need to Use AirDrop on iPhone

To use AirDrop on your iPhone, you need the following:

An iPhone that supports AirDrop. This includes any iPhone model from the iPhone 5 or later, running iOS 7 or later. You can check your iPhone model and software version by going to Settings > General > About.

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are turned on. You don’t need to connect to a Wi-Fi network or pair your devices via Bluetooth, but you need to have both features enabled for AirDrop to work. You can turn them on from Settings or Control Center.

The person you want to share with must also have an iPhone that supports AirDrop, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on, and be within Bluetooth range (about 30 feet or 9 meters).

The person you want to share with must have their AirDrop receiving setting set to either Contacts Only or Everyone. You can change your AirDrop receiving setting from Settings > General > AirDrop or Control Center.

How to AirDrop Files from iPhone to iPhone

Once you have everything ready, you can start using AirDrop to share files from your iPhone to another iPhone. Here are the steps:

Open the app that contains the file you want to share. For example, if you want to share a photo, open the Photos app and select the photo.

Tap the Share button. It looks like a box with an arrow pointing up.
Tap the AirDrop button. It looks like a circle with three curved lines.

Tap the name or picture of the person you want to share with. If you don’t see them, make sure they have their AirDrop receiving setting set to Contacts Only or Everyone and that they are within Bluetooth range. You can also try moving your devices closer together or turning Bluetooth and Wi-Fi off and on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

Wait for the person to accept or decline your AirDrop request. You’ll see a progress circle around their name or picture. When the transfer is complete, you’ll see a blue checkmark.

The file will be saved in the appropriate app on the other person’s iPhone. For example, photos will be saved in the Photos app, contacts will be saved in the Contacts app, and so on.

How to Use the NameDrop Feature on Your iPhone

NameDrop is a new feature introduced in iOS 17 that lets you share your contact information with another iPhone user by simply bringing your devices close together. It’s similar to AirDrop, but it only works for contacts, and it doesn’t require tapping any buttons. NameDrop is useful when you want to quickly exchange phone numbers, email addresses, social media handles, or other contact details with someone you meet.

To use NameDrop on your iPhone, follow these steps:

Make sure both iPhones have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on and are running iOS 17 or later.

Make sure both iPhones have their AirDrop receiving setting set to Everyone for 10 Minutes. This is a temporary option that allows NameDrop to work without exposing your device to unwanted AirDrop requests from strangers. You can change this setting from Settings > General > AirDrop or Control Center.

Hold the top of your iPhone near the top of the other person’s device. A glow will appear at the top of both devices, indicating a successful connection, and the NameDrop feature will appear on both screens.

You can choose to share, receive only, or do both simultaneously. To share your contact information, tap Share My Info. To receive the other person’s contact information, tap Accept Their Info. To do both at once, tap Exchange Info.

To cancel NameDrop, move the devices apart before NameDrop completes.

The contact information will be saved in the Contacts app on both iPhones.

Tips and Tricks for Using AirDrop and NameDrop on Your iPhone

Here are some tips and tricks for using AirDrop and NameDrop on your iPhone more effectively:

You can use Siri to activate AirDrop or NameDrop by saying, “Hey Siri, turn on AirDrop” or “Hey Siri, turn on NameDrop”.

You can use AirDrop or NameDrop across different Apple devices, such as the iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple Watch (coming soon). Just make sure they are compatible and have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on.

You can use AirDrop or NameDrop to share multiple files at once by selecting them before tapping the Share button.

You can use AirDrop or NameDrop to share files from other apps, such as Safari, Mail, Notes, or Files, by tapping the Share button and choosing AirDrop or NameDrop.

You can use AirDrop or NameDrop to share your location with another iPhone user by opening the Maps app, tapping the blue dot that represents your location, tapping Share My Location, and choosing AirDrop or NameDrop.

You can use AirDrop or NameDrop to share passwords with another iPhone user by opening the Settings app, tapping Passwords, tapping the password you want to share, tapping Share Password, and choosing AirDrop or NameDrop.

You can use AirDrop or NameDrop to share app links with another iPhone user by opening the App Store app, tapping the app you want to share, tapping the Share button, and choosing AirDrop or NameDrop.

Conclusion

AirDrop and NameDrop are two powerful features that let you share files and contact information with other Apple devices wirelessly and effortlessly. By following this guide, you can learn how to use them on your iPhone in 2023 and beyond and enjoy the benefits of faster and easier data transfer. If you have any questions or feedback about AirDrop or NameDrop, feel free to leave a comment below.