iOS 17.1: How to use AirDrop over cellular networks

In iOS 17, Apple enhanced iPhone AirDrop in a lot of ways, and with the release of iOS 17.1, it’s even better because you no longer need to be within someone’s Wi-Fi range to continue AirDroping file transfer. Read on to learn how it works.

Since its introduction in iOS 7, AirDrop has become a favored way for iPhone users to instantly share photos, videos, documents, and more to nearby Apple devices with relative ease. When you turn on the AirDrop screen, if you're near other people using supported Apple devices, they'll appear on your screen and you can share files with them.

Until recently, AirDrop required you to be in close proximity to someone else's device in order to complete any transfers. If you leave AirDrop range, the transfer will fail and the content will not be shared. This is especially frustrating when you're sending or receiving multiple large files, such as video content.

iOS 17.1 allows wireless AirDrop file transfers to continue over a cellular connection outside of AirDrop range, as long as both your iPhone and the recipient's iPhone are logged into an iCloud account.

With the new cellular data option enabled, you can continue to send and receive content via AirDrop over cellular when Wi-Fi is unavailable. The transfer still needs to be initiated over Wi-Fi, but it won't be canceled if you move to another location out of range. Here's how to make sure the new options are enabled on your device.

1. Open "Settings" on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap General.
3. Tap "AirDrop".
4. Under "Out of Range," turn on the switch next to Use Mobile/Cellular Data.

iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 are now available for all iPhones and iPads that support iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 respectively.

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