How Do I Activate Airdrop on My iPhone?

If you are a new user of the iPhone and have no idea How to activate Airdrop on your device, then the process is pretty simple and the same on every iPhone. You can follow the below-mentioned points to activate AirDrop:

• Open the control center on your device by swiping down the upper right corner of the screen.
• Then, you have to press and hold on to the connectivity section.
• Tap on the “AirDrop” option and switch it to everyone.
• After that, the AirDrop will activate on your device, and you will be able to receive files or pictures from other users.

How do I transfer files using AirDrop on my iPhone?

You can also share any files from your iPhone through AirDrop, no matter what the size. The person receiving the file has to be near you. Before sharing any file, you need to make sure that AirDrop is on both devices. Following are the steps to transfer files using AirDrop on your iPhone:

• Open the file you want to share.
• After that, you are required to click on the share option.
• Select the AirDrop icon.
• Choose the person to whom you want to share the file.

Why is my AirDrop not showing up? 

If your AirDrop is not showing up on the device, then there could be a number of reasons behind it. You can read the given points to know about the ways to fix it:

• Connect both devices together with Bluetooth or the same Wi-Fi network.
• Update the software to the latest version.
• Restart your device.
• Keep the device unlocked.

How do I import photos to AirDrop?

You can import photos to AirDrop and send them to any other iPhone user. There is no limit, and you can send a file of any size by following the given instructions:

• Open the photo on your device.
• At the bottom, you will see a “Share” icon; click on it.
• Then, you have to tap on the “AirDrop” option and choose the preferred person from the options.

Do you need Wi-Fi for AirDrop?

It is not necessary that you need Wi-Fi to use AirDrop; without you will still be able to send and receive files. But when the sender and receiver are both connected to the same network, then the file gets transferred quickly. Wi-Fi helps in connecting strong connections between the devices.

Where are AirDrop settings?

The AirDrop settings on your iPhone are located in the settings application. Through the settings, you can select from whom you want to receive files. Follow the mentioned points to open the AirDrop settings:

• Go to the “Settings” application on your iPhone.
• Open the “General” section.
• Select the “Airdrop” option.
• Then, you can choose from whom you want to receive the files.

Where can I find AirDrop received files?

All the files received on an iPhone through Airdrop will get transferred depending on their type. Pictures and images can be found in the Gallery. If you have received any files, then they are located on the “Files” application. However, if you have received files on a MacBook, then you can find them in the downloads folder.

Bottom Line

After going through the above-mentioned details, you must have gotten the idea of How to use Airdrop on iPhone to transfer files and photos. However, also remember that you have to wait for a few minutes until the transfer is completed and reopen the folder or application to see them on your device.

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