How to turn on AirDrop on iPhone and iPad
Step 1: Open Control Center
The first thing you need to do is open Control Center. Depending on your device and iOS version, you can open Control Center differently. If you’re using an iPhone with Face ID, swipe down from the top right corner of your screen. For iPhones with a Home button, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. For iPads, swipe down from the top right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Tap AirDrop
Once you’re in Control Center, look for the AirDrop icon. It looks like four concentric circles with three lines in the middle. Tap on the AirDrop icon, and a menu will appear with three options: Off, Contacts Only, and Everyone.
Step 3: Choose your AirDrop settings
• Off: This means your AirDrop is turned off, and you won’t be able to receive files from other devices.
• Contacts Only: This means that only people in your contacts list can see your device when they try to AirDrop a file to you.
• Everyone: This means anyone can see your device when they try to AirDrop a file to you.
You can choose any of the three options, depending on your preference. If you’re in a public place, it’s best to choose Contacts Only or Off to prevent strangers from sending you files.
How to turn on AirDrop on Mac
Step 1: Open Finder
To turn on AirDrop on your Mac, you need to open Finder. You can do this by clicking on the Finder icon on the Dock or opening a Finder window.
Step 2: Click on AirDrop
In the sidebar of your Finder window, you’ll see AirDrop. Click on it, and your Mac will start looking for any nearby devices that have AirDrop turned on.
Step 3: Choose your AirDrop settings
Just like on iPhone and iPad, you can choose your AirDrop settings on your Mac. You can choose between Off, Contacts Only, and Everyone. To do this, click on the “Allow me to be discovered by” button at the bottom of the AirDrop window and choose your setting.
Conclusion
Turning on AirDrop is easy, and it can be a very useful feature if you need to share files between your Apple devices quickly. Just follow the steps above, and you’ll be able to turn on AirDrop on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Remember to set your AirDrop settings to your preference to avoid unwanted files from strangers. With AirDrop, sharing files with your friends, family, and colleagues has never been easier.