On your iPhone 14, you can enable or disable AirDrop by heading to Settings > General > AirDrop > and then selecting an option.
Our article continues below with further information on adjusting the iPhone 14 AirDrop option, including screenshots.
For more information, watch this video on how to enable or disable AirDrop on iPhone 14.
How to Enable or Disable AirDrop on an iPhone 14
The actions in this post were carried out on an iPhone 14 Plus running iOS 16.6.
These procedures will also work for most other iOS versions and iPhone models, including the following:
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
Step 1: Launch the Settings application.
Step 2: Scroll down and select the General tab.
Step 3: From the list of options on this menu, select AirDrop.
Step 4: Select the desired AirDrop configuration.
You will be able to alter this setting whenever you want to receive files in this manner or prohibit others from sending them to you now that you know how to enable or disable AirDrop on iPhone 14.
AirDrop Setting on iPhone 14 Video
Summary – iPhone 14 AirDrop
- Select Settings.
- Choose General.
- Select AirDrop.
- Select the desired option.
Related: How to Shut Off iPhone 14 Do Not Disturb
Additional Information
You may adjust the AirDrop setting in the Control Center in addition to the way we did it above in the Settings app.
Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to access the Control Center, then tap and hold on the upper-left square with the Wi-Fi and Airplane Mode icons to activate them.
Then, pick the AirDrop button that appears, and then select the desired AirDrop configuration.
The AirDrop settings are as follows:
Receiving Off – this will prevent anyone from attempting to send you files via AirDrop.
Contacts Only – only people in your contact list will be able to send you files via AirDrop.
Everyone for 10 Minutes – when this is enabled, anyone within range of you will be able to send you files.
If you are unable to receive AirDrop files, ensure that Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are both turned on. Also, ensure that your Personal Hotspot is not activated.
Conclusion
AirDrop is a really handy iPhone function that is one of the greatest methods to share files with others.
This is especially true if you are attempting to give someone a large number of photos or a video file.
However, knowing how to adjust the AirDrop settings can be important if you are having issues or strangers are attempting to send you files.
Our previous guide on how to enable or disable AirDrop on iPhone 14 demonstrated two methods for changing that setting on your device.
Kermit Matthews is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with more than a decade of experience writing technology guides. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science and has spent much of his professional career in IT management.
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