Samsung has recently made headlines by extending AirDrop support to its latest flagship Android devices. Now, it appears that older Galaxy phones are also getting ready to join the party, though users should temper their excitement as the feature isn't fully operational yet.
Reports have surfaced from various users who noticed that Quick Share’s AirDrop support is now visible on older Galaxy models, including the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S24, and the Galaxy S25 families. While this is an encouraging development, users should not get too excited as the functionality is currently unavailable.
Several users on social media platforms, particularly Reddit, have shared their experiences of receiving an update related to Quick Share, which includes the long-awaited AirDrop support. This update appears to be delivered via the Galaxy Store, and some users have even posted screenshots showing the newly added Share with Apple devices option.
Despite the visible toggle for this feature, many users have reported that it does not work at this time. While the option can be seen and toggled on their devices, the actual ability to share files with Apple devices remains inactive. It seems that either Samsung or Google needs to enable this feature through a backend adjustment before it becomes fully functional.
Interestingly, this update has reached users who are part of the One UI 8.5 beta program, as well as some Galaxy owners who are still on the stable One UI 8 version. This suggests that Samsung is in the process of rolling out the necessary software updates across a range of devices.
However, no specific timeline has been provided for when the AirDrop feature will become operational. Many speculate that it will coincide with the stable release of One UI 8.5, which is anticipated to enhance the overall functionality of Quick Share and introduce the long-awaited support for sharing with Apple devices.
This development comes on the heels of Google’s initial introduction of AirDrop-like support via Quick Share to its Pixel 10 series, followed by a similar update for the Pixel 9 series. Additionally, OPPO has announced plans to integrate this capability into its flagship models, raising expectations for other manufacturers like Motorola, Xiaomi, vivo, and HONOR to follow suit.
In summary, while the visibility of AirDrop support on older Galaxy phones is a positive sign for users, the lack of functional capability means that patience will be required. As Samsung continues to work on the updates necessary to make this feature operational, users can look forward to enhanced file-sharing capabilities in the future.
Source: Android Authority News