How to use Airdrop on iOS

Airdrop on iOS lets you quickly share files with a nearby iOS or Mac user without using Cellular Data.  Both users have to have Airdrop enabled on the device before this feature can work.

We’ll look at how to set-up Airdrop and how to share / receive content.

Before you start, make sure you’re near the other person either on the same WiFi Network, or within Bluetooth range.

In this example, we’ll share a Photo from the Photos app. but you can usually share files in almost any iOS app.

How to set-up:

1. Swipe down from the top of the device to enable Control Center.
2. If not on a WiFi network, make sure Bluetooth is turned ON on each device.
3. Touch and hold the network settings card.
4. Tap the Airdrop icon to turn the feature ON.
5. To select who you can send and receive files from, tap and hold the Airdrop icon.
6. Note: If you select everyone, then you may receive files from someone you don’t know.
7. That’s it. 

How to share content:

1. Open the photos app.
2. Select the photo you wish to share.
3. In the lower-left corner of the screen, tap the share icon.
4. Tap the Airdrop icon.
5. Tap the contact or person you wish to share with.
6. On the receiving device, tap Accept.
7. The file should open in the app it was sent from.
8. If the file contains a PDF, it’ll ask you which app you wish tom open the file.
9. That’s it. 

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