Any Apple user will know about AirDrop, the tool that enables quick transfer of files between Apple devices. As handy as it sounds, there are times when the feature annoys you the most. It is not so pleasant to receive irrelevant or unknown AirDrop requests on your iPhone or iPad. If you are looking for a way to block AirDrop on your iOS device, this guide will solve to your needs and assist you in achieving success in your attempt. Remember that you can turn off AirDrop whenever you are not using the feature on your device.
There is no direct way to block AirDrop on your iOS device. However, after running a few tests, I found the tricks and hacks to disable or block AirDrop on all Apple devices. You can block AirDrop from General Settings, Control Center, and more. Go through this entire guide to learn how to block AirDrop on all Apple devices in different ways.
Why Do You Block AirDrop
Privacy is a major asset in the current scenario. The AirDrop feature on your Apple device makes you discoverable in public places. I agree that you won’t get the files without accepting them when there is a prompt on your device. At the same time, your device will display a preview of what the person wants to share. You may want to stop getting these notifications on your device. In such a case, proceed with the methods I have discussed later in this article to block AirDrop on your Apple device.
How to Block or Disable AirDrop on iPhone/iPad
You can block AirDrop on iPhone/iPad in two ways. You can either do it from the device’s settings or through the Screen Time Settings.
How to Block AirDrop on iPhone/iPad from Settings
1. Get your iPhone or iPad and open the Settings app.
2. On the Settings app, choose the General option to bring the General Settings menu.
3. Now, scroll through the options to select AirDrop.
4. Click the Receiving Off option.
Once you select this option, you will lose the ability to send or receive the AirDrop sharing requests.
How to Block AirDrop on iPhone/iPad from Screen Time Settings
You should enter your Screen Time passcode to use AirDrop on your iPhone or iPad. Thus, restricting the use of AirDrop from Screen Time settings will block the feature on your iPhone or iPad.
1. Launch the Settings on your iPhone/iPad.
2. Now, choose Screen Time and select Content & Privacy Restrictions.
Note: Make sure Screen Time is enabled on your iPhone or iPad to restrict AirDrop using this method completely.
3. Choose Allowed Apps and enter the Screen Time Passcode. You can find all the apps that work with Screen Time.
4. Find AirDrop and tap on the toggle next to it.
Once you disable AirDrop from Screen Time settings, it will block the feature on your iPhone or iPad.
How to Block AirDrop from the AirDrop Receiving Prompt
Sometimes, you may have changed the AirDrop setting to Everyone. You may get the AirDrop request from any stranger near you. But you can easily block the AirDrop receiving request from the prompt you get on your iPhone. To do so, you need to select the Decline option from the AirDrop receiving request prompt. Once you have selected the Decline option, it will stop the AirDrop receiving request.
How to Disable/Block AirDrop on Mac
Mac users can disable the feature on their device from the Finder app. Go through the steps to blocking the AirDrop on MacBook.
1. Get your MacBook and launch the Finder app.
2. Now, choose the AirDrop option from the side panel.
3. Tap the Allow Me to be Discovered by option.
4. From the dropdown menu, choose No One to disable the feature on your Mac.
Note: Alternatively, you can go to System Settings → General → AirDrop & Handoff → AirDrop and change it to No One to disable the feature on Mac.
Alternative Way to Blocking the AirDrop
In order to use AirDrop on Apple devices, you will require both Bluetooth and WIFI to be turned on the devices. Disabling Bluetooth and WIFI from your Settings will cause the AirDrop functionality to stop working. It prevents scanning for other devices and builds the connection for sharing files between Apple devices.
FAQ
Yes. You can turn On AirDrop and turn Off AirDrop quickly by using the Control Center on your device.
Yes, you can stop being AirDroped by disabling the feature on your device.
Yes. You can restrict your AirDrop to your contacts on your iPhone.
Yes, you can turn off AirDrop in the Control Center.