How to turn on airdrop on macbook / iPhone / iPad

In this article, I will show you how to turn on AirDrop on Macbook / iPhone / iPad , so you can share data with each other.

When AirDrop was not released, Apple users often had difficulty sharing files, photos and documents on devices [ iOS ]. They often have to use third-party data-sharing applications, but they don't always work well and have the disadvantage of not being able to transfer large files.

When launching the AirDrop application, Apple simplified the entire process for its users. Therefore, if you are new to AirDrop tools and do not know how to use them, please refer to this article.

1. Should AirDrop be enabled on Macbook / iPhone and iPad?

The answer is that the tool is convenient and easy to use for Apple users. When you want to share a location on a map, phone number in your contacts or photos to your Macbook, AirDrop can fully meet your needs.

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In addition, users can even share notes and documents via AirDrop very easily.

2. Check AirDrop installation on Macbook / iPad / iPhone

Before using and installing AirDrop, you need to make sure the AirDrop tool will work on both the Macbook and iPhone devices. The steps are as follows:

On iPhone, go to Settings -> General -> AirDrop . In this menu, you can choose the account name you want to share or turn off the AirDrop tool. However, it is probably best that you only select the 'Contacts Only' option found in Contacts to avoid accidentally sending the wrong data to someone.

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On a Macbook, open any Finder window (file folder) and click ' Go ' from the menu bar. At this point, the options menu will appear and look for a tool called AirDrop. Similar to iOS, users will also have the option of determining how you will receive files via AirDrop. And the best is that you should choose to share files via ' Contacts Only' to be more secure in terms of security.

3. How to turn on AirDrop on Macbook and use

AirDrop has been available on all Mac computers since 2012, so you can easily find Mac and iPhone users via AirDrop.

Alternatively, you can go to System Preferences -> Bluetooth to activate Bluetooth and select the data you want to share.

Besides, you can locate a website to share in [ Safari ] via AirDrop by the following:

Step 1: Find the Share feature on the Safari browser, this feature has square icons and arrows.

Step 2: Click on that icon to see the options of AirDrop. Assuming there is another AirDrop device near your device, you will see an option to share.

Step 3: Select the device you want to share and click Done . At this point, AirDrop will notify the recipient of a connection request to share and give them the option to accept or decline.

Step 4: If the recipient allows, the shared site will be immediately opened in Safari. The same thing happens when you share other files including music, photos, contacts, etc.

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Step 5: For third-party browsers, when you want to share files via AirDrop, go to File -> Share -> AirDrop, and then follow the same steps above to find the recipient.

Alternatively, you can also share via AirDrop by dragging the file into the AirDrop window in the Finder. To do this, find any files or data you want to share and drag them to the AirDrop icon in the Finder. Keep the file there for a minute until the Finder window appears.

Note that only those who have enabled AirDrop will carry out the data transfer process, and you can also turn off the feature to receive data in Settings. If you can't find the recipient's name in the list, it may be because that recipient hasn't turned on the data option.

4. How to turn on AirDrop on iPhone / iPad and use

How to send files via AirDrop on iPhone is very simple. When you want to send any data via AirDrop, simply drag them onto the Share Sheet - the square icon with an arrow facing out.

When you turn on Sharing, select the people you want to share by clicking their names. The data will then be sent and you will receive a message stating that the recipient will accept or reject the file.

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Please note that for sharing on iOS, if the person you're sharing a file with has a contact's name, you'll see an image associated with their name. If they are not in the directory, you will see a name with no images.

And in case you do not see the recipient's name, you can turn on the AirDrop icon to know the list of active recipients in your surroundings.

So I showed you how to turn on AirDrop on Apple devices and use them to share files very easily. Hopefully this article will be helpful to you. I wish you successful implementation!