You may have found some strange pictures or files on your phone while browsing your iPhone gallery or you are not sure how they got there. The thing is, you most likely received them through your Airdrop and unknowingly accepted the file.
With Airdrop enabled, you can easily receive unwanted files from strangers and even expose your device to potential security risks like cyberattacks. Disabling Airdrop when not in use can help protect your device from unwanted files and intruders.
Disabling Airdrop is easy. You can do it from your Control Center or directly from Settings. In this guide, we’ll show you how to disable your Airdrop.
How to disable AirDrop on iPhone and iPad
From the control center
- Swipe down from the top right corner of the screen to open Control Center.
- Tap and hold the Network settings Tile.
- Tap and hold the AirDrop icon.
- Choose Receive from
About the phone settings
- Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
- Knock Generally.
- Knock AirDrop.
- Knock Receive from.
How to use AirDrop over cellular in iOS 17.1
For some time now, Apple’s AirDrop has provided a quick and efficient way to wirelessly transfer various content such as photos, videos, notes, contacts and files to nearby iPhones or iPads. The use of AirDrop has traditionally always been limited to Wi-Fi connections. The introduction of iOS 17.1 on your
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Receiving unexpected images or files on your phone can be unsettling, especially if you’re not sure of their origin. In most cases, these files arrive via AirDrop and are often accepted without your knowledge. While AirDrop is a handy feature, leaving it turned on when you’re not using it can leave your device exposed to unwanted content and potential security threats.
To protect your device from unwanted files and maintain your privacy, it’s important to disable AirDrop when you’re not actively using it. As this guide has shown, disabling AirDrop is a simple process that can be done from your Control Center or Settings.
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