We all know enabling WiFi and Bluetooth for AirDropping files across iOS devices is necessary. But some may wonder whether it is essential to turn on both networks to AirDrop their files. If you are one among them, then this article is for you. However, you can still use AirDrop even without a WiFi network.
WiFi may be included as a pre-requisite step before using the AirDrop feature. However, sharing your files with other iOS devices is not necessarily important. This article will guide you in using AirDrop to send or receive files without using the WiFi network.
How to AirDrop on iPhone/iPod/iPad Without WiFi
To AirDrop without WiFi, you must enable Bluetooth and Location Services on your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
Pre-Requisite: Turn On Bluetooth and Location Services
1. Fetch and unlock your iPhone/iPod/iPad.
2. Launch the Settings application.
3. Select Bluetooth and toggle the button to turn it on.
4. Now, go back and scroll down to find the Privacy menu.
5. Tap it and choose the Location Services option.
6. Toggle the button to turn on the AirDrop feature without WiFi.
7. Now, you have turned on Bluetooth and Location Services on your iOS device.
How to AirDrop on iPhone/iPod/iPad
Enable Bluetooth and Location Services on both sender and receiver devices, and follow the below steps to AirDrop.
1. Launch the Control Center on your iPhone/iPad device.
2. Press and hold the Network tile.
3. Tap the AirDrop and change the AirDrop settings to your preferred one.
4. Now, select any media or file on your device and tap the Share icon.
5. Hit the AirDrop option and select your receiver device.
6. Accept the file from the receiver end.
7. Thus, you have transferred your files without using the WiFi network.
How to AirDrop on Mac Without WiFi
Similar to the iPhone, you must enable the Bluetooth option to send and receive files between Mac devices while using AirDrop.
1. Turn on your Mac and open the Finder app.
2. Select AirDrop from the sidebar.
3. Choose your discoverability settings from the bottom of the screen.
4. Now, select the receiver device that you wish to share your files via AirDrop.
5. Once selected, a new window will open by displaying all your files.
6. Click on the file and hit the Share option to send it.
7. Finally, click Accept on the receiver device.
8. Now, you have successfully shared the files without enabling WiFi.
Use Third-Party Apps to AirDrop Without WiFi
FoneTool is an alternative to AirDrop that does the same purpose of sharing your files. It is very professional and provides the utmost safety to your data while sharing. There is also a backup feature available within this app to safeguard your files.
1. Download the FoneTool application on your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch from the App Store.
2. Launch the application and select the Connect Device option.
3. Choose the receiver device.
4. Now, go to File Transfer to select any media.
5. Once selected, hit the Send option.
6. The file will be transferred and you can check your history under the Transfer List menu.
FAQ
No, WiFi is not necessarily important when sending files via AirDrop. Besides, you must enable the Bluetooth feature to AirDrop files between Apple devices.
No, enabling Bluetooth is mandatory while AirDropping photos, videos, or files.
No, AirDrop does not use data or the internet. It uses peer-to-peer connectivity to transfer the files.