How to Use AirDrop?

AirDrop is the functionality that comes bundled up in iOS 7 that helps in file sharing in all the iPhone 5 models. This also includes the 4th generation iPad, iPad Mini and 5th generation iPod touch models. You will be able to share pictures, contact cards, notes URLs, app listings, Passbook passes, media listings and iTunes Radio. These are just a few of the lot that includes a lot to be done through AirDrop feature.

Configure AirDrop

AirDrop is one such feature that is designed to work well with customization. This feature is available in Control center-> AirDrop this helps you choose settings for your device if it is discoverable or not. You can change settings that will allow you to be visible to other users with the same feature or to your friend list who are already using this functionality or be invisible to everyone.

If you are using the Contacts Only setting then it becomes essential to be logged in iCloud account that is available in Settings. This is essential as the feature is based on the list that is synchronized with iCloud. You should already be having the Apple ID of a user or a record of the contact. Tap the button and choose to make your device visible or another mode.

If you are wondering that even after using your device with restrictions how will this work then you need not worry. You will still be able to make settings for relevant restrictions that are present in iOS 7. You can even disable AirDrop if you like by Control Center. Settings->Sounds this will help in changing voice alerts that you get as notifications.

How to use it?

If you are wondering how to use this feature of AirDrop then you need to ensure that the recipient should have the functionality enabled. In order to enable the functionality you need to Swipe up to reveal Control Center and then access the functionality of AirDrop. If you want to receive shares from specific group or your contact list then choose the option of Contacts Only. If you want to share with someone in close vicinity then choose Everyone. However, you need to remember that the other person too should have turned on the Everyone feature so that sharing is possible.

For sharing an app access the app from the sharing function given in AirDrop. For example you want to share Photos app then open photo->Share button. Any other user who is visible and using the same functionality of AirDrop will be visible on the sharing panel.

Tap the name of another user and they will get an alert message seeking their permission, as soon as they accept your sharing request your picture will be transferred to their device.

AirDrop is a feature that works using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi functionality. This means that it does not uses cellular network. Even if another user is on a different Wi-Fi then too it sill work by creating temporary connection with another. The only condition mandatory is that another user should be in same proximity or vicinity as yours. 

One thing that you need to keep in mind is that this function does is device specific and it only works with iOS 7 compatible devices. This means that 5th generation iPod Touch, iPad Mini, iPad 4th generation and iPhone 5 and above will be able to benefit with this functionality.

Another thing to remember is that you require an account with iCloud. Your data transfer is safe as the transfers are encrypted to secure the privacy of users involved.

After finding out how to use AirDrop you will enjoy your experience with sharing files and other such data with another user with relative ease.

As a senior tech support engineer at Qresolve.com Brandon Malcolm Smith has been offering online tech support to global customers for issues related to laptops, desktops, Mac and devices including iPods, tablets, iPhones and more. Moreover he is an avid writer of articles and blogs that are aimed to help Internet users. His areas of interests include computer support, tech support, emerging technologies and awareness on tech support scams.

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