Samsung has started rolling out a major update to Samsung Galaxy S26 AirDrop support, making it much easier to share files between Galaxy phones and Apple’s iPhones. The latest version of Quick Share now works with Apple’s AirDrop, bringing true cross‑platform file sharing to Galaxy S26 owners.
The update began rolling out on Monday, first launching in South Korea and gradually expanding to North America, Europe, Japan, Southeast Asia, and other regions. As the rollout continues globally, more Galaxy S26 users will be able to send photos, videos, documents, and other files directly to nearby iOS devices using the built‑in Quick Share feature.
What is Quick Share on the Galaxy S26?
Samsung first introduced Quick Share with the Galaxy S20 in 2020 as its own fast, wireless file‑sharing solution between Galaxy devices. In 2024, Quick Share merged with Google’s Nearby Share, expanding support beyond Samsung phones to a wider range of Android devices, Chrome OS laptops, and Windows PCs.
By 2025, Quick Share had already gained AirDrop compatibility on Google Pixel 10 devices, allowing Android users to send files more easily to nearby Apple devices. The latest update now brings that same AirDrop support to the Samsung Galaxy S26, further extending Quick Share’s reach across competing platforms.
How Samsung Galaxy S26 AirDrop support works
With this new software update, Galaxy S26 users can use Quick Share to send files directly to nearby iPhones that have AirDrop enabled. Instead of relying on messaging apps, email, or third‑party services, users can share files locally over Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth, as with AirDrop between Apple devices.
To use Samsung Galaxy S26 AirDrop support via Quick Share, users need to enable a specific setting on their phone:
- Open the Settings app on your Galaxy S26.
- Go to Connected devices.
- Tap Quick Share.
- Turn on the option “Share with Apple devices.”
Once this option is activated, the Galaxy S26 can discover nearby iPhones that are ready to receive files via AirDrop. Users can then select photos, videos, or other files on their Galaxy S26, choose Quick Share, and send them directly to a nearby iPhone.
Where the Samsung Galaxy S26 AirDrop update is available
Samsung is rolling out the Galaxy S26 AirDrop support update in stages. The rollout started in South Korea and is gradually expanding to major markets, including:
- North America
- Europe
- Japan
- Southeast Asia
- Additional regions over the coming weeks
Availability may vary by carrier and market, so Galaxy S26 owners are encouraged to check for the latest software update in the Settings > Software update section of their phone.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 AirDrop support update reflects a larger industry trend toward breaking down barriers between Android and iOS. As more people rely on multiple devices at home, work, and school, cross‑platform compatibility is becoming essential rather than optional.
By allowing Quick Share on the Galaxy S26 to work with Apple’s AirDrop, Samsung is giving users:
- Faster file sharing between Galaxy phones and iPhones without extra apps
- More convenient collaboration between friends, families, and colleagues using different platforms
- A more seamless experience when moving between Android and Apple ecosystems
For users who regularly interact across Android and iOS, this update could significantly reduce friction in everyday tasks, such as sending event photos, work documents, or large media files.
What Galaxy S26 users should do next
If you own a Samsung Galaxy S26, it is worth checking whether the AirDrop support update has arrived on your device. Once installed, enabling the “Share with Apple devices” option in Quick Share unlocks much smoother file transfers with nearby iPhones.
With this rollout, Samsung continues to position the Galaxy S26 as a flagship device that not only works well within the Samsung ecosystem but also connects more naturally with Apple products. As Quick Share expands and gains broader compatibility, cross‑platform file sharing is set to become faster, simpler, and more reliable for users worldwide.
