{"id":475839,"date":"2022-07-19T20:00:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T17:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-turn-on-airdrop-on-iphone\/"},"modified":"2022-07-19T20:00:52","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T17:00:52","slug":"how-to-turn-on-airdrop-on-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-on-airdrop-on-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Turn On AirDrop on iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aecb092aec32\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aecb092aec32\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-on-airdrop-on-iphone\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Turn_On_AirDrop_on_iPhone%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Turn On AirDrop on iPhone&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-on-airdrop-on-iphone\/#Enable_AirDrop_on_Your_iPhone\" >Enable AirDrop on Your iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-on-airdrop-on-iphone\/#How_to_Send_Files_With_AirDrop_on_iPhone\" >How to Send Files With AirDrop on iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-on-airdrop-on-iphone\/#How_to_Receive_Files_With_AirDrop_on_iPhone\" >How to Receive Files With AirDrop on iPhone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Turn_On_AirDrop_on_iPhone%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Turn On AirDrop on iPhone&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-816778\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/iphone-airdrop-macbook.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"An iPhone showing an AirDrop prompt and resting on top of a MacBook.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/moscow-russia-may-18-2020-black-1734553484\">Aleksey H\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>By turning on AirDrop on your iPhone, you allow nearby iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices to send and receive files from you. You can enable this feature just for your contacts or for everyone. We\u2019ll show you how.<\/p>\n<p>In case you\u2019re new to the feature, AirDrop is <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le\u2019s file transfer feature that allows you to share files between your Apple devices. This feature works wirelessly so you don\u2019t have to use cables to transfer your files.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019ve finished using the feature, you can turn AirDrop off to prevent people from sending you files.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Instantly Share Files with AirDrop on iPhone, iPad, and Mac<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enable_AirDrop_on_Your_iPhone\"><\/span>Enable AirDrop on Your iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To activate the feature, first, launch the Settings app on your iPhone.<\/p>\n<p>In Settings, select <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a> &gt; AirDrop.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-816069\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1-iphone-airdrop.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;AirDrop.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"343\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cAirDrop\u201d page, choose one of the following options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Receiving Off<\/strong>: Select this option to disable AirDrop on your iPhone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contacts Only<\/strong>: Choose this option to allow the people saved in your contacts to send you files.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Everyone<\/strong>: Select this option to allow everyone to discover your iPhone and send you files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-816070\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2-enable-iphone-airdrop.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select who to enable AirDrop for.\" width=\"650\" height=\"381\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019ve enabled AirDrop, nearby AirDrop-enabled devices can find your device and request to send you files. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Send_Files_With_AirDrop_on_iPhone\"><\/span>How to Send Files With AirDrop on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to use AirDrop to share files, first, launch the app in which the file you want to share is located. For the example, we\u2019ll use the Photos app.<\/p>\n<p>In the Photos app, tap the photo or video to share. Then, in the full-screen item\u2019s bottom-left corner, tap the share icon (an arrow pointing upwards from a box).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-816071\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/3-share-iphone-photo.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"377\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the share menu, at the top, select an AirDrop-enabled device to send your file.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-816072\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/4-send-iphone-photo-via-airdrop.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select an AirDrop device.\" width=\"650\" height=\"409\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your recipient will get a prompt to accept or reject your file transfer request. If they accept it, your file will be sent. And you\u2019re all set.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Receive_Files_With_AirDrop_on_iPhone\"><\/span>How to Receive Files With AirDrop on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To receive files on your iPhone via AirDrop, simply ask the sender to select your iPhone on their AirDrop device list.<\/p>\n<p>When they do that, you\u2019ll see a prompt on your iPhone. Accept this prompt and you\u2019ll receive the sender\u2019s file.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s how you turn on as well as use AirDrop for file transfer tasks on your iPhone. Very useful!<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Want to know if AirDrop works on Windows or Android devices? 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