AirDrop is one of the convenient features for sharing files and media between Apple devices. Unfortunately, you can’t AirDrop a file on Samsung smartphones. Whereas the AirDrop feature is compatible only with iOS and macOS devices.
But this does not mean you can’t transfer files on your Samsung phone. Samsung has another alternative feature called Nearby Share, which works similarly to AirDrop. Apart from this, there are other AirDrop alternatives for Samsung phones and tablets.
In this article, let’s see some of the best file-sharing apps and methods to transfer files to a Samsung device.
Alternative Way to Share Files on Samsung Devices
Though you can’t use the AirDrop feature on Samsung smartphones, you have numerous other options to transfer files on your Samsung phone. You can use the below AirDrop alternatives to share files on Samsung phones like Samsung S22, S21, S20, and other models.
Nearby Share
Nearby share is similar to AirDrop, which uses WiFi and Bluetooth to transfer files. Let’s see how to use Nearbyshare on Samsung phones.
1. Turn on WiFi and Bluetooth.
2. Turn on Nearby Share from the notification bar.
3. Turn on Device Visibility and choose visibility options according to your preference.
4. Navigate to the file you want to share and select the Share icon.
5. Click on the Nearby Share option.
6. A list of available devices will be shown. Select the device you want to share the file with.
7. Now, the receiver should tap on Allow to receive the file.
Use Bluetooth Feature
Using Bluetooth to transfer files is one of the oldest ways to transfer files. Though there are far better alternative methods, this is one of the best tried and tested methods. You can use this method to transfer small files between two phones closer to each other.
1. Turn on Bluetooth on both sharing and receiving devices.
2. Head to Settings on your Samsung phone and navigate to Bluetooth.
3. Tap on Connect a new device.
4. Select your receiving device name.
5. Click Accept or Yes and pair the device.
8. Navigate to the file you want to share and select the Share icon.
9. Click on the Bluetooth option.
10. Tap Accept on the receiver device.
11. Files will now be transferred.
Sharing Files using Third-Party Apps [AirDroid]
You can use third-party sharing apps if built-in Nearby Share or Bluetooth has a problem in sharing files.
1. Install AirDroid on both phones from the Play Store.
2. Go to the file you want to share and select the Share icon.
3. You will see the AirDroid icon. Click on that.
4. Select your device from the list of available devices.
5. Accept the file request on another device.
6. The file is transferred.
SnapDrop
Instead of AirDrop from iPhone to Samsung Phone, use SnapDrop to transfer files on Samsung phones.
1. Connect your Android device to a WiFi network.
2. Launch the web browser and head to the Snapdrop website.
3. A screen with the name of your device will appear.
4. Connect your iPhone to the same WiFi network as your Android phone.
5. Launch Safari and head to the Snapdrop website.
6. Note the name of the iPhone on the Sanpdrop website.
7. Now, each device will display the name of the other device.
8. Tap your iPhone name on your Android phone.
9. Choose the Files option to find the item you want to share.
10. Select any file you want to share and click Add.
11. The file you have chosen will now be sent to your iPhone.
12. Tap on Save to download the file received on your iPhone.
By following the above prompts, you can transfer data between Samsung phones and iPhones easily using SnapDrop.
FAQ
Since AirDrop is not available on Samsung phones, you can use Nearby Share or Bluetooth to transfer files.
No, you can not AirDrop files to Samsung TV. Instead, you can use a USB flash drive and respective adapters to share files from MacBook to Samsung TV.
No, you can’t AirDrop a file to Android devices. Use SnapDrop to share your files between Android and Windows devices.