Samsung says AirDrop support is enabled by default after all on Galaxy phones [U]

Source: 9to5Google

Samsung rolls out AirDrop support on Galaxy S26

Update

Samsung has confirmed to 9to5Google that AirDrop will be enabled by default on Galaxy S26 devices once the OTA update arrives, contrary to an earlier video that showed the feature turned off manually.

Rollout details

• The rollout begins this week and will be delivered over Quick Share, a feature that first appeared on Google’s Pixel 10 series as a surprise late last year.
• Official announcement: Samsung rolling out AirDrop over Quick Share on Galaxy S26, more devices coming

This marks the first expansion of AirDrop support beyond Pixel devices, indicating broader compatibility and Google’s confidence that Apple won’t disable the feature.

How to use

On Samsung Galaxy devices, the feature is turned on by default but can be disabled via:

Settings > Connected Devices > Quick Share > Share with Apple Devices

Security considerations

• A toggle is available for users who prefer to keep the feature off.
• The requirement that all parties switch to “Everyone” mode adds a strong layer of security against unsolicited file shares.

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