Samsung has announced that Quick Share on the Galaxy S26 series will support native AirDrop file transfers, with the rollout beginning in Korea on March 23. Availability in the US, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan is expected later in the same week.
The company has not provided a precise timeline for each region, but expects broader availability within the same week.
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Google first introduced AirDrop compatibility for Quick Share in November 2025initially with the Pixel 10 lineup, then extended the feature to the Pixel 9 series. At the time, Google confirmed that the feature would eventually be available on all Android devices. The Galaxy S26 is the first Samsung device to receive support for this feature.
With this update, Galaxy S26 devices can now share files directly with Apple devices using AirDrop-compatible functionality integrated into Quick Share.
How To Enable AirDrop File Sharing On Galaxy S26
Unlike the Pixel implementation, AirDrop support on Galaxy devices is not turned on by default. Users need to go to Settings, then Connected Devices, and Quick Share to toggle on Share with Apple devices and activate the feature.
When Older Galaxy Devices Will Get AirDrop Support
Samsung has announced that support will be extended to older Galaxy modelssimilar to how Google made the feature available on devices beyond the latest Pixels. However, the company has not specified which models will get the update or when it will be rolled out.
What Cross-Platform AirDrop Sharing Means For Galaxy Users
This update introduces broader cross-platform file-sharing capabilities between Android and Apple devices. Users should review the Quick Share settings once the update reaches their region, as the feature is not enabled by default and its availability may vary by device.