Apple won't share your contacts with another device to determine if there's a match it'll check both your iCloud accounts instead. Note: If you choose Contacts Only, make sure you're logged into iCloud. Tap the person or device you want to share to.

Tap the Share button on the bottom right of your screen (looks like a box with an arrow coming out of the top).

Find the file you'd like to send with AirDrop (I chose a photo).

You can AirDrop files from any iPhone or iPad app that includes the built-in Share sheet, and you can share to anyone and any of their devices that show up in the Share sheet. How to AirDrop files from your iPhone or iPad Tap Contacts Only or Everyone to turn on AirDrop.

Launch Control Center by swiping down from the top right corner of the screen (by the battery life symbol).

How to turn on (or off) AirDrop for iPhone X, iPhone XS, or iPhone XR Tap Contacts Only or Everyone to turn AirDrop on.

Launch Control Center by swiping up from the bottom bezel of your iPhone or iPad.

'Everyone' is easier but means random people you don't know can send you prank AirDrops.

'Contacts' requires more work, as you and the person you want to AirDrop with both have to be logged into iCloud and be in each other's Contacts. How to turn on AirDrop for iPhone or iPadĪirDrop lets you choose between enabling it for just your contacts or for everyone.

How to AirDrop from your Mac using the Share sheet.

How to AirDrop from your Mac using the context menu.

How to AirDrop from your Mac using the drag and drop.

How to turn on (or off) AirDrop for Mac.

How to troubleshoot AirDrop on iPhone and iPhone.

How to block AirDrop with Screen Time for iPhone and iPad.

How to AirDrop files from your iPhone or iPad.

How to turn on (or off) AirDrop for iPhone X, iPhone XS, or iPhone XR.

How to turn on (or off) AirDrop for iPhone.

Here are a few different ways to get started using AirDrop! When you're using AirDrop between iPhones and iPads, you can AirDrop photos, videos, contacts, Passbook passes, Voice Memos, Map locations, and any and everything else that appears on a Share sheet.

That makes it fast, power-efficient, and secure! It uses Bluetooth LE to broadcast, discover, and negotiate connections, and point-to-point Wi-Fi to transfer data. AirDrop lets you quickly and easily transfer files between iPhones, iPads, and Macs.

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