How to use Apple’s AirDrop on Samsung Galaxy S26 phones


Finally, sharing content between iPhone and Samsung Galaxy phones is easier. Samsung has it Added support for Apple’s AirDrop feature In Quick Share, so you can quickly send media between the two platforms with just a few clicks.

Compatibility is launched first on Galaxy S26 series, although Samsung says it will expand to more devices soon. You can share content with any Apple device that supports it Airdropsuch as iPhone, Mac, and iPad.

This long-awaited update removes persistent throttling. Sharing a bunch of photos and videos after a hangout can be a pain if not everyone is using an Apple or Android device. This would help remove that friction.

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Samsung isn’t the only Android phone manufacturer adding AirDrop support. Google Brought it to the Pixel 10 phones In November, the feature was expanded to Pixel 9 devices In February. It may only be a matter of time before more Android phones join the list.

How to send content from Galaxy S26 to iPhone

To go from Galaxy to iPhone, use Quick Share’s new AirDrop compatibility.

  1. First, go to your Galaxy S26 Settingsthen press Connected devices.

Quick Share settings on S26 Ultra

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2. Press Quick post.

Quick Share settings on S26 Ultra

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3. Press the switch button next to Share with Apple devices To run it. You won’t have to do this again, unless you manually turn off this setting later.

Quick Share settings on S26 Ultra

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4. Make sure AirDrop on your iPhone is set to Everyone for 10 minutes.

AirDrop settings on iPhone

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5. Now, go back to your Galaxy device. Find the photo or media you want to send and tap Share button.

Quick Share settings on S26 Ultra

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6. Press Quick post.

Quick Share settings on S26 Ultra

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7. Tap the Apple device you want to send to.

Quick Share settings on S26 Ultra

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success!

AirDrop notification on iPhone

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How to send content from iPhone to Galaxy phone

Now let’s go in the opposite direction.

  1. First, scroll down to Quick settings panel On your Galaxy device is a handle Quick share contacts.

Quick Share settings on S26 Ultra

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This window will appear, allowing you to receive content from nearby devices. Make sure to keep it open.

Quick Share settings on S26 Ultra

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2. Go to your iPhone and find the photo or media you want to send. Click on Share button.

AirDrop on iPhone

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3. Find your Galaxy device and tap on it to cast.

AirDrop on iPhone

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And you’re all done!

Quick Share settings on S26 Ultra

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