Samsung is expanding its Quick Share feature to enable AirDrop-style file sharing between more Galaxy phones and Apple devices, extending support beyond the latest Galaxy S26 series. With recent updates, users of older Samsung models such as the Galaxy S22, S23, S24, S25, and Galaxy Z Fold 7 are now able to access this cross-platform sharing option. However, the rollout has been inconsistent-many users report that while the option to share with Apple devices appears, it often fails to work or remains hidden unless additional updates are installed.
Samsung initially introduced AirDrop support for its flagship Galaxy S26 line through a software update, enabling seamless file transfers with iPhones, iPads, and Macs. This move aimed to provide Galaxy users with Apple-like convenience when switching between ecosystems. Now, Samsung is rolling out this feature to older devices not via full OS upgrades but through updates to individual Quick Share app modules and connectivity components.
This modular update strategy, combined with server-side activation, has led to varying user experiences. Some users immediately see the ”Share with Apple devices” toggle after updating, while others do not gain access. Even for users with the toggle, the feature sometimes fails to detect Apple devices nearby or to make Galaxy phones discoverable on Apple AirDrop menus.
Some users discovered that updating their device firmware along with Google Play System and Google Play Services triggered the feature’s appearance. This indicates Samsung’s rollout depends on multiple software components beyond just the Quick Share app, complicating the upgrade process.
Samsung’s expansion of AirDrop compatibility is an important step toward solving cross-platform file sharing issues that Android users face when interacting with Apple’s AirDrop ecosystem. Nevertheless, the partial activation suggests Samsung is still working out technical challenges, which may hinder adoption by users with older devices.
The current situation resembles previous Samsung feature rollouts where initial compatibility was announced but full functionality arrived only after a series of app and system updates. It’s evident Samsung plans to enhance Quick Share’s interoperability over time, but for now, users may encounter difficulties when sharing files with Apple devices.
Galaxy users looking forward to native AirDrop support should remain patient, as Samsung is expected to improve Quick Share with future patches and broader software updates, ultimately making cross-phone sharing as seamless as Apple’s AirDrop.