[3 Top Ways] How to Airdrop from iPhone to Samsung

Can you airdrop from iPhone to Android?

AirDrop is a remarkable Apple-based technology, which is used between Apple devices. It offers Apple users significant benefits in moving files. And for some users who want to switch from iPhone to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, or need to transfer data from iPhone to Android, they will miss the AirDrop function a lot.

Are there some ways like AirDrop to transfer files from iPhone to Android wirelessly? Absolutely! Now let’s find the solutions in the following parts and you can know all things about how to airdrop photos/other files from iPhone to Samsung.

How to airdrop from iPhone to Samsung

While it’s impossible to share files from iPhone to Samsung directly because of phone system restrictions, you can also use some third party to realize the process.

Method 1. Move data from iPhone to Samsung with FoneTool

FoneTool for iOS realizes the Air-Drop between Android and iPhone, so you can easily transfer iPhone data to Samsung wirelessly.

FoneTool supports airdropping various data types, including photos, videos, music, contacts, and other file content from iPhone to Samsung. The process does not rely on a Wi-Fi network connection and does not utilize any cellular data, making it convenient and efficient for users.

Now you can click the button to download FoneTool for your Samsung and click this link to get it on your iPhone. We will tell you how to finish the process quickly.

Step 1. Open FoneTool on both devices, then allow the application to use WLAN. (Just turn on the Wi-Fi option, it doesn't require any Wi-Fi connection.)

Step 2. Establish a connection

On your Samsung: Launch FoneTool > Go to Connect Device > Choose Connect to iOS to get the connection code.

On your iPhone: Open FoneTool > Go to Connect Device > Choose Connect to Android > Use your iPhone to scan the code showing on Samsung > Tap Join on iPhone to create a connection.

Step 3. Go to File Transfer on iPhone > Choose files you need to airdrop > Click Send to continue > Tap Confirm on your Samsung to receive the files.

After the process, you can easily find all transferred files within the Transfer Records.

Except for the mobile app, FoneTool also offers a convenient app for Windows users to manage iPhone, iPad and iCloud data. With its powerful features, you can access your iCloud Drive on PC quickly.

Method 2. How to airdrop from iPhone to Samsung using SHAREit

SHAREit is also a useful tool that supports various platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, and Mac. Now you can download it first on Google Play Store and Apple Store. Make sure that your both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Then you can know how to airdrop photos from iPhone to Samsung with step-by-step guidance.

Step 1. Launch SHAREit on both your phones, tap Send on your iPhone, then you need to select the files you wish to transfer, after that click Next to continue.

Step 2. At the same time, you should hit the Receive button to establish a connection between your two phones. And you can find that the Samsung is an available device on your iPhone’s SHAREit app. Select it in the list to begin the process.

Method 3. Airdrop from iPhone to Samsung with e-mail

Sending an e-mail is widely used for file transfer between devices because it’s available on all devices. It operates similarly to Airdrop but utilizes a network connection for email transfer.

However, it can be time-consuming compared to other methods mentioned and there is a limit to the number of files that can be sent one time. So if you need to airdrop tons of data, this method is not recommended. To begin with, you need two email accounts that can be assessed from your two devices. And here’s how:

Step 1. Find files such as photos/videos on your iPhone, tap the Share button and click the email application you use on your iPhone. Then send this email to another account.

Step 2. Open the email from your Samsung and download the files to your device.

Final Words & FAQs

After reading this passage, I hope you will know all about how to airdrop from iPhone to Samsung. Now you can compare these applications and confidently choose the one that best suits your needs. If you need to transfer files from PC to iPhone, FoneTool for desktop can also help you a lot.

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