Send Files from Android to iPhone with a Bluetooth Alternative

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It may seem that transferring content between an Android and iPhone wirelessly would be difficult, but it is actually quite easy. While iPhones can't receive files through Bluetooth, you can use a third-party app called Snapdrop that works just like Bluetooth, but over Wi-Fi. This wikiHow guide will teach you how to use Snapdrop to send photos, documents, and other file from your Android to an iPhone.

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    You can get this free app from the Google Play Store. Snapdrop is a service that allows you to transfer files between various devices wirelessly. It doesn't require an account.
    • When searching for Snapdrop on the Play Store, look for the icon of a series of white concentric circles against a blue background.
    • If you don't want to install an app, you can also access Snapdrop at https://snapdrop.net . Although we recommend installing the Android app for better performance. [1]
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    Upon opening the Snapdrop app, you'll find that Snapdrop has assigned your Android a name. These names are randomly generated combinations of words, like Amber Aardvark or Porcupine Phillip. Take note of your device's name, as the iPhone user will need this info. [2]
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    Go to https://snapdrop.net on the iPhone. There's no iPhone app for Snapdrop, so the iPhone will need to access Snapdrop in a web browser. The iPhone will then be assigned a name of its own, which should then appear on your Android's Snapdrop page.
    • Both the Android and the iPhone will need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network for Snapdrop to work.
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    If the iPhone is "Porcupine Phillip," for example, tap that name on your Android's screen. [3]
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    Your Android will allow you to browse your files, or to access your camera and take a photo/video on the spot. Tap on whichever files you would like to send. [4]
    • You can hold down your selection to select multiple files.
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    The selected file(s) should arrive instantly on the iPhone. The iPhone user can then view the files, as well as save them by tapping Save . [5]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-share-files-between-android-and-iphone
      2. ↑ https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-share-files-between-android-and-iphone
      3. ↑ https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-share-files-between-android-and-iphone
      4. ↑ https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-share-files-between-android-and-iphone
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