Shutterstock Where AirDrop files go on your iPhone will depend on what type of file they are.
- When you accept AirDrop files on your iPhone, they will go to the app associated with the file type.
- For example, pictures or videos will go to the Photos app, presentations will go to Keynote, and contacts will be saved in Contacts.
- You'll also have to make sure AirDrop is set up on your iPhone to accept or send files.
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AirDrop is often used as a quick and easy way to share files between Apple devices.
Unlike when you share files to your MacBook, however, you aren't given a choice as to where your files get saved. They will go automatically to the app that is associated with their file type.
First, however, you have to make sure your iPhone is ready to receive AirDrop files.
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How to set up AirDrop on your iPhone
1. Open Settings.
2. Tap on General.
3. Tap on AirDrop. This should be on top of the second set of items.
4. Tap on "Everyone" to ensure anyone can AirDrop to your iPhone. You will still be asked to approve incoming AirDrops.
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Make sure you have Everyone or Contacts Only checked if you want to use AirDrop.
Once someone AirDrops you, a pop-up will show up on your iPhone asking if you want to accept the file. When you click accept, the file will be downloaded - but where does it go?
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When you click Accept, AirDrop will download the file to your iPhone to the app associated with the file type
Where AirDrop files go on your iPhone
AirDrop files are stored in the app that matches them.
For example, pictures will be saved in your Photos app. A presentation will be saved in Keynote. Contacts will be saved in Contacts. And so on.
After you've sent or received an AirDrop file, check the app that matches the file type to ensure it went to the right place and was saved. It should automatically save and open in that app's files.
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The AirDrop file will appear in the app designated for its file type, in this case Photos.
If you can't find it in that app's files, then try the process again. Make sure you have enough space to accept downloads on your iPhone.
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