What is Airdrop?

Don’t know what is Airdrop how its works? Don’t worry in this article we will guide you on how to change your Airdrop name and how to share files using Airdrop

Airdrop is Apple’s sharing application that is used to share stuff like photos, music, docs, contacts, etc. You can share almost anything with this application and there is no size limit for file, isn’t that cool.

One important thing if you are thinking to use it on an android device then sorry my dear friend this application is exclusively for Apple devices only no outsider allowed.

How To Use Airdrop On iPhone Or iPad?

Follow these easy steps and become an Airdrop expert, and share anything you want.

1. So, to share a file firstly open the control center and turn on your wifi and Bluetooth and then press and hold the wireless connection square until it expands and show more options (see image)

2. Click on Airdrop and it will show you three options from which you can select anyone as per your preference.

3. Select contact only if you wanted to share files with whom you have contact or you can share it with anyone using Everyone option.

4. Select the files that you wanted to share and click on the small Airdrop icon which is at the bottom left of the screen. You will see the name and image of the person whose Airdrop is on within the rage. You can click on it and within a second, the recipient gets prompt to Accept the files (see image).

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How To Share Files Using MacBook?

To do this firstly turn on your mac’s Bluetooth and wifi.

Then from the sidebar click on Airdrop. Just like iOS devices you can choose whom you want to send these files. Select one option and wait for 2 seconds, anyone nearby with Airdrop turned on will pop up on the finder window.

Select the person whom you want to share the file and to share the file just drag and drop it on the person circle.

Unable to Share files using Airdrop!

If you are facing issues while sharing files then you can check if you are using optimal settings for this process or not.

• Make sure you Turn on Bluetooth and Wifi for this process.

• Make sure you turn off Personal hotspot as its interference with wifi and Bluetooth.

• Don’t use a VPN while using Airdrop as this also affect your sharing experience.

• If you having trouble in sharing files over Airdrop from mac then you can click on Don’t see who you’re looking for? Option and it will open with another option Search for older mac click on it and you get the solution.

Or you can visit Apple Website to find a solution.

How To Change Your Airdrop Name On iPhone/iPad?

1. On your, iPhone go to Setting

2. Scroll down a bit and tap on General

3. In next step click on About

4. After that enter the name that you wanted to update and done. Your Airdrop name is updated.

How to change Your AirDrop name on IPod?

To change the name of your iPod classic, iPod nano, or iPod shuffle:

1. You’ll have to connect your iPod device to your computer.

2. After that launch iTunes from your computer.

3. Find and click on your device.

4. You will see the name of your device located at the top left. Click on it.

5. Type in the name, which you wanted to use for your AirDrop, and then press Enter

How to change Your AirDrop name on macbook?

Before you share your data with your mac make sure you find it easily while AirDrop your files and for this, you should assign it a name. Name it something which tells you and anyone who wants to share something with you can recognize it as your device. You can follow these simple steps to change or update its name.

1. The first step is to click on system preferences.

2. Next click on Sharing icon

3. In the Computer Name section enters the name that you want and that’s it. close the window, to check if the name changes or not you can AirDrope some sample files.