Apple technology users have heard of technology like AirDrop. Mac, iPhone and iPad support it. What is this technology? This is a wireless way to transfer files between branded devices. Further in the article this technology will be considered in more detail.
Description
How to use AirDrop? The transfer procedure itself reminds everyone of the familiar sending photos or videos via Bluetooth. But if earlier it was possible to transfer files from any devices to any, then now all this is carried out in one ecosystem. Thus, this technology of wireless data transmission works only between "apple" devices.
Communication technology for transmission uses both a Bluetooth module and Wi-Fi. A convenient feature is that there is no need to configure it. Enough and simple to turn on and use: send contacts, photos and video files, as well as other information between devices from Apple. But not every type of file can be transferred. For example, sending a ringtone or music using this data transfer technology will fail.
Which devices support the technology?
For the first time, wireless transmission appeared in devices with the seventh version of the firmware, but not all models at that time supported it. This is a marketing move of the company, as new functions and new models are released in order for people to fork out.
In addition to mobile devices, AirDrop technology is also supported by Aplle desktop computers.
Enabling and using a feature
How to use AirDrop? The technology must be enabled on both devices involved in the data transfer process. On mobile gadgets there is a pop-up Control Center in which there is the desired AirDrop element. Today it is in any new device. By clicking on an item, a menu appears with text where it is indicated that the user can make the discovery possible for everyone, and only for those people who are in the contact list. To enable it, you need to click on the "For Everyone" button and the device will receive files from all gadgets with support for wireless data transfer technology. If you click on "Only for contacts", the reception of files will be carried out only from people listed.
How to use AirDrop? After switching on, you can see that two modules become active immediately: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It is with their help that wireless transmission will be carried out. After you enable the function, you can transfer files. To transfer a photo, contact or note, you need to find a button that shows a square with an arrow, click on the AirDrop icon and select the device you need. The file will be transferred at high speed.
It should be noted that for the function to work there is no need to search for a Wi-Fi network, since two devices with AirDrop turned on will be enough to transfer.
What if a function sometimes doesn’t work?
It happens that in the process of data transfer there are unforeseen failures, or long standby modes. These are operating system flaws that the company's programmers fix with each update. And sometimes it happens that the function is absent in the Control Center. How to use AirDrop in this situation?
The function did not disappear, but was transferred to the "Limitations" section, which is located in the main settings. After the password is entered, a menu appears in which you need to enable the AirDrop toggle switch. Now you can exit the settings and pull out the curtain again. The function will return to its place.
Sometimes after the procedure, you need to restart the mobile device.
The technology may not function correctly on devices with outdated firmware. It’s better to regularly update the gadget.
If the function does not work between the smartphone and the computer, the problem is Bluetooth. You need to create a pair between your mobile device and laptop. In general, it should be created automatically. But sometimes this does not happen. The catch is that when you change the model of the smartphone, information about the predecessor is not transferred during backup. Therefore, all pairs will need to be created manually. To do this, turn on Bluetooth on all devices, and then in the laptop settings find and select iPhone. after that, a pair is created and the connection starts to work. At the same time, the connection speed is very high.
In general, the AirDrop function is very necessary and useful. It is hoped that the developers will correct all the flaws, and it will begin to work without complaints.