How to Transfer Data from iPhone to iPhone Using Airdrop

Transferring data from iPhone to iPhone has been easy, thanks to the feature called Airdrop. When you take a picture or video, other people would say “Can you Airdrop that to me?”. Yes! It’s pretty popular among iOS users these days because it’s the quickest wireless mode of data transfer there is.

However, many users, especially those who are new to iOS, still have no idea how to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone using Airdrop. If you also don’t know how to use it, you’re on the right page. Below, we will tell you what Airdrop is and how to transfer data using it. Read on!

FYI: What Is Airdrop

Before you learn how to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone using Airdrop, it’s crucial that you know what the feature really is. For starters, Airdrop is a file-sharing feature that’s exclusively available on Apple devices such as iPhones, iPads, and Macs. This means that you can’t use it to transfer data to Android and other platforms.

Airdrop can transfer photos, videos, websites, documents, map locations, and more. But typically, people use it to easily transfer videos and photos across devices.

Pros of Airdrop

Airdrop doesn’t require an internet connection or USB cable to send files to nearby Apple devices. Instead, it uses Bluetooth to detect and then establishes an exclusive WIFI connection to the devices involved to transfer the files/data. It’s also quite fast, especially when transferring photos and smaller files.

In addition, Airdrop is a built-in feature. This means you don’t have to install any app to transfer files across both devices.

Cons of Airdrop

However, the speed of the transfer may vary depending on how much is being sent.  Not to mention, you can’t transfer any file. You can only send the ones mentioned above. Bulk transfer isn’t supported, either. You can only transfer files in small batches or individually.

For iPhones, the Airdrop feature is only supported if the device runs on iOS 7 or later. If your iPhone runs on lower versions, you won’t be able to transfer data using it. And if you are transferring heavy files that take a lot of time, Airdrop drains the phone’s battery faster.

Tutorial: How to Transfer Data from iPhone to iPhone using Airdrop

Now that you know what Airdrop is for, it’s time you learn how to use it to transfer data between iPhones.

If you’re ready to send data, follow the steps below. However, you must know that they are general steps since it’s your choice which data wish to send and from which app it’s from. Nevertheless, the process is similar.

Step 1

Enable Airdrop, WIFI, and Bluetooth first before you start selecting the data you wish to send. You can access them on the Control Center. After that, just turn on Airdrop, too.

Step 2

Open the app of your choice (e,g. Photos app). Then, select the data/file you want to transfer. If you are sending multiple files, just tick them all and tap on the Share button.

Step 3

A menu will appear and you should see nearby Airdrop users. Check them and tap on the target iPhone’s name. Right after that, an Airdrop prompt will show up on the receiving iPhone, just tap Accept to allow the transfer.

That’s it. You just have to wait until the transfer is complete before turning off WIFI, Bluetooth, and Airdrop. All the data should be successfully transferred unless stated otherwise.

Bonus: How to Transfer Data from iPhone to iPhone without Airdrop

In case Airdrop fails because of a glitchy Bluetooth/WIFI module or you are transferring large amounts of data, there’s an app called MobileTrans that can help you.

It’s made for phone transfer between iPhones and even Android. In fact, it’s a much faster option (5-10 mins) since it does wired transfer. With that, you can expect a 99% transfer success rate as interruption is unlikely. There are no risks of data loss at all.

Apart from that, you can transfer data in bulk if you use MobileTrans. You don’t have to manually locate each file you want to send to the other iPhone. The app will sort all the data for you. From there, you can select all and transfer them in one click.

With MobileTrans, you also don’t have to worry about which type of data is supported. It can transfer:

• Photos and videos
• Text messages and contacts
• Voicemail, call logs, and voice memos
• Notes and Calendar
• Apps and App data
• iCloud Data
• More

Not only is it a perfect tool for sending data from iPhone to iPhone, but it’s also great at helping users move to a new iPhone.

To use MobileTrans, all you need to secure is a computer (Windows/Mac) and two USB lightning cables. Now, if you want to try this app, here are the steps you need to follow:

Step 1

Interact on the banner above to download and install MobileTrans on your computer. Then, launch it and connect both iPhones afterward.

Step 2

On the main interface, select Phone Transfer and click Phone to Phone. The program will immediately detect both iPhones and designate them as the source and destination. You may click on the Flip button to correct them.

Step 3

When you’re ready, tick the type of data you wish to transfer. Just scroll up and down the list to find what you’re looking for. After that, you can click on the Start button to start the transfer process.

It’s just a waiting game after that, depending on how much data is being transferred. Also, do not disconnect the USB cables while the process is ongoing to avoid transfer failure.

Conclusion

Airdrop is definitely your go-to file-sharing feature if you are transferring data between iPhones iPads, and Mac. There’s no doubt about that. Once you know how it works, transferring files will be a piece of cake for you. However, like any other transfer feature, Airdrop can fail sometimes, but it’s not the end yet. There are tools like MobileTrans that can help you transfer your data safely and quickly.