Google expands Quick Share’s AirDrop support to Pixel 9

Source: 9to5Google

Quick Share AirDrop support expands to Pixel 9 series

After introducing the feature on the Pixel 10 last year, Google is expanding Quick Share support with AirDrop to the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

How to use Quick Share with AirDrop

1. Apple device – Have the iPhone, iPad, or macOS user open AirDrop settings and set it to “Everyone for 10 minutes.”
2. Pixel device – Use Quick Share as usual and look for the desired Apple device in the list.
3. Accept – The Apple user must accept the incoming file.

Enabling the Quick Share Extension on Pixel 9

1. Open Settings.
2. Search for System services.
3. Scroll to the Available Updates section.
4. Tap Quick Share Extension → Update.

Availability and rollout

The update is rolling out now and will be fully available “over the coming weeks in phases.”
Note: The rollout initially excludes the Pixel 9a. (Google later updated the announcement to include the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.)

Security and privacy

Google implemented this cross‑platform sharing in‑house, taking care to ensure security and privacy. The connection is direct and peer‑to‑peer, meaning:

• Data never passes through a server.
• Shared content is never logged.
• No extra data is transmitted.

Google is also open to collaborating with Apple to enable “Contacts Only” support for an even more seamless sharing experience.