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How to boost your iPhone’s battery chargeĬlean your Mac before you break down and buy a new one How to AirDrop files from iPhone to Mac Must-read Apple coverage Once you click on accept the files will be sent to your iPad and they’ll visible immediately.Confirm you want to receive the files by selecting the accept option on your iPad.Select the iPad device to which you want to transfer the files from the share menu.After selecting the files, tap on the share icon located at the bottom-left corner of your screen to open the share menu.On your iPhone, select the files that you want to transfer to your iPad.Alternatively, ask them to change their AirDrop settings to Everyone to be able to accept AirDrops from you. That means you need to have their phone number in your contacts list for them to receive files from you. SEE: Windows, Linux, and Mac commands everyone needs to know (free PDF) (TechRepublic) Contacts Only means only their contacts can see their device. Next, check if the recipient has their AirDrop set to receive from Contacts Only in the AirDrop settings. You also need to have WiFi and Bluetooth turned on to enable the connection between your devices. To send or receive files with AirDrop you need to make sure that both you and the person you’re sending files to have AirDrop enabled and are nearby. What you’ll need to share files with AirDrop There’s also no limit to the size of files that you can send using AirDrop. It’s very safe to transfer data with AirDrop because the devices sending and receiving the data create a firewall around the connection ensuring files are sent encrypted. Image: Designsprache/Adobe StockĪirDrop is a fantastic feature for sending links, pictures, photos, videos and large files that is available on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Learn how to share files with AirDrop between iPhone, iPad and Mac, how to accept AirDrops and how to access AirDropped files on your device.

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