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How to Turn On AirDrop and Use It on an iPhone and Mac

Turn On AirDrop and Use It on an iPhone and Mac.
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A photo is usually sent via text, email, or social media messenger. It’s much simpler to send images and files using Apple’s AirDrop on the iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Here’s how.
What is AirDrop?

- With AirDrop, Mac and iOS users can share files wirelessly. It uses Bluetooth technology to create a WiFi connection from one Apple device to another.
- Enabling AirDrop on the iPhone and iPad
- To use AirDrop, tap the AirDrop icon in your iOS Control Center.
- If you hold down the WiFi button, a WiFi folder will appear in the Control Center.
- Tap AirDrop.
- Choose between “Contacts Only” and “Everyone.”
- Now that AirDrop is enabled, the button should be colored Blue.
- There might be delays if you selected “Contacts Only” or “Everyone” when using AirDrop.
How to Airdrop from an iPhone to a Mac
- Switch on Bluetooth and WiFi on iPhone and Mac.
- You can AirDrop a file from your iPhone.
- Tap the “Share” button.
- Tap AirDrop.
- Select the Mac device to which you want to AirDrop the files.
- Those files will then be sent to Mac’s downloads folder.
- MacOS Control Center: Setting up AirDrop
- In the top menu bar, click Control Center.
- Click AirDrop.
- Turn the toggle switch on.
- It will also need a “Contacts Only” or “Everyone” setting.
How to Turn Off Airdrop on your iPhone or iPad
- Tap the bottom bezel to access the apps.
- To turn on WiFi, tap and hold the icon.
- Next, tap on AirDrop.
- Choose “Receiving Off” to turn off AirDrop.
How to Turn Off Airdrop on Your Mac Computer
- Finder or the half-blue and half-gray app will appear.
- Choose AirDrop from the sidebar.
- To stop people from finding you, choose “No One.”
- Now that you know what AirDrop is, it is much easier to share files with Apple users near you. \
- Turn On AirDrop and Use It on an iPhone and Mac.
Sending photos usually involves sending them via text, email, or social media messenger. It’s much easier to send files and images through Apple’s AirDrop feature on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Here’s how to do it and turn it on and off.
What is AirDrop?
- With AirDrop, Mac and iOS users can share files wirelessly. It uses Bluetooth technology to create a WiFi connection from one Apple device to another.
- Using AirDrop on iOS devices
- Tap the Control Center on the bottom of your iPhone screen to enable AirDrop.
- When you hold down the WiFi button, a WiFi folder will appear in the Control Center.
- Tap AirDrop.
- Choose between “Contacts Only” and “Everyone.”
- Now that AirDrop is enabled, the button should be colored Blue.
- There might be delays if you selected “Contacts Only” or “Everyone” when using AirDrop.
How to Airdrop from an iPhone to a Mac
- Switch on Bluetooth and WiFi on iPhone and Mac.
- You can AirDrop a file from your iPhone.
- Tap the “Share” button.
- Tap AirDrop.
- Select the Mac device to which you want to AirDrop the files.
- Those files will then be sent to Mac’s downloads folder.
- Setting up AirDrop in the macOS Control Center
- Click Control Center in the top menu bar.
- Click AirDrop.
- Turn the toggle switch on.
- AirDrop will also require a “Contacts Only” or “Everyone” setting.
How to Turn Off Airdrop on your iPhone or iPad
- Tap the bottom bezel to access the apps.
- To turn on WiFi, tap and hold the icon.
- Next, tap on AirDrop.
- Choose “Receiving Off” to turn off AirDrop.