How to Use AirDrop on iPhone

Share photos and files instantly with nearby Apple devices.

~15s

Control Center > long-press Wi-Fi area > AirDrop > Contacts Only.

~15s

Photos app > select photo > Share > tap person's AirDrop icon.

~15s

Use "Contacts Only" — not "Everyone" — to prevent unwanted content from strangers.

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