Samsung Expands AirDrop Support to Older Galaxy Phones

Samsung is expanding compatibility with Apple's AirDrop file-sharing feature to a wider range of Galaxy smartphones through its Quick Share platform, though the functionality remains unreliable on most devices outside the recently launched Galaxy S26 series.

The rollout follows Google's introduction of AirDrop support in Quick Share on the Pixel 10 series last year, with subsequent expansion to the Pixel 9 lineup. Samsung added the feature to its Galaxy S26 series last week, enabling seamless file transfers between those Android devices and Apple products like iPhones and iPads. Now, users of older Galaxy models have reported the appearance of a new "Share with Apple devices" menu in Quick Share settings after installing specific app updates from the Galaxy Store.

These updates include Quick Share version 13.8.51.58, Quick Share Agent version 3.5.22.24, Quick Share Connectivity version 1.5.13.15, and the Quick Share Extension version 1.0.874307641. For devices not yet officially supported, users can sideload these components to access the menu. Reports indicate the option has surfaced on the Galaxy S22, S23, S24, and S25 series, as well as the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and midrange models...