How to Manage AirDrop on iPhone and iPad
1. How to Turn Off AirDrop on iPhone or iPad?
To turn off AirDrop on your iPhone or iPad, follow these steps:
Open the Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner (iPhone X and later) or swiping up from the bottom (iPhone 8 and earlier). Press and hold the network settings card (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.). Tap the AirDrop icon. Select Receiving Off to disable AirDrop.2. How to Quickly Cancel AirDrop to Avoid Accidental Transfers?
If you want to cancel an ongoing AirDrop transfer, follow these steps:
If the recipient hasn't accepted the transfer yet, you can tap Cancel on the sending screen. Alternatively, turn off AirDrop immediately by going to Control Center > AirDrop > Receiving Off. If the transfer has already started, you can disconnect from Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to interrupt it.3. iPhone 13/13 Pro: How to Enable or Disable AirDrop Restriction?
To restrict AirDrop on iPhone 13 or 13 Pro, use Screen Time settings:
Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions. If prompted, enter your Screen Time passcode. Tap Allowed Apps and toggle AirDrop to enable or disable restrictions. You can also restrict AirDrop to Contacts Only in the AirDrop settings for added security.
