topic Re: Re: Airdrop compatibility in Galaxy S25

Airdrop compatibility

angelg4 — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:32:03 GMT

I just downloaded the apk file of quick share extension made by Google. But i have no idea if this works.

Re: Airdrop compatibility

Mujibar — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:46:49 GMT

You'll need updated Quick Share, Play Services, and Play system for AirDrop compatibility. You may also have to wait until stable 8.5 is released:

https://www.androidauthority.com/older-samsung-phones-airdrop-support-3652987/

Re: Airdrop compatibility

Robin621k — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:55:01 GMT

No, it doesn't work. I did the same on my other 2 Samsung devices. I can see the share on apple devices, but it will only be a server side update.

Re: Re: Airdrop compatibility

angelg4 — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:57:44 GMT

Oh.

Re: Re: Airdrop compatibility

Robin621k — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:05:21 GMT

That article does not mention that you also need the Google Quick Share Extension.

Re: Re: Re: Airdrop compatibility

Mujibar — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:18:20 GMT

No, but that should also deploy with the appropriate Play Services update.

Re: Re: Airdrop compatibility

angelg4 — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:01:07 GMT

I thought i was on to something.

Re: Re: Re: Airdrop compatibility

Robin621k — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:07:36 GMT

So did I, unfortunately you can't sideload the Google Play System update that turns it on.

Running Play Services correct version, both Quick Share updates.

Unless there is some secret way to sideload Google Play System update that turns it on, we will just have to wait.

Re: Airdrop compatibility

Blaqmax — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:13:44 GMT

I have 8.5, current update with Google play and quick share, but did not get the airdrop feature with the newest software update