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Quickly view items shared with you through AirDrop

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Is there a way to see your AirDrop history on iPhone, iPad, or Mac? Unfortunately, no, there is not currently a feature for seeing the history of items sent and received. However, you can view the files that have been sent to you. This wikiHow shows you how to see files that you’ve received through AirDrop on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Things You Should Know

  • There is not a feature for seeing your AirDrop history.
  • On iPhone or iPad, view items shared with you through AirDrop by going to the relevant app.
  • On Mac, go to your Downloads folder to see files shared with you via AirDrop.
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Accept and View AirDrop Files on iPhone/iPad

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  1. The option to Accept or Decline an item shared with you through AirDrop will appear in a popup window on your iPhone or iPad screen. You’ll need to enable AirDrop on your iPhone or iPad before you can accept items.[1]
  2. When you accept and receive an AirDrop, the shared item will go to the default app. Here are a few examples:
    • Photos will appear in the Photos app. You can transfer these photos to your Mac if needed!
    • Shared web links will open in the Safari app.
    • Links to apps will open the App Store page for that app.
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Accept and View AirDrop Files on Mac

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  1. The option to Accept or Decline an item shared with you through AirDrop will appear in a notification in the top right of your Mac’s screen.[2]
  2. This is a blue and gray icon with a smiling face.
  3. This will open your Downloads folder, where you can view files you’ve received through AirDrop.
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This article was co-authored by Naseem Speach and by wikiHow staff writer, Kyle Smith. Naseem Speach is a Tech Expert based in Los Angeles, California. Naseem started his tech reviews YouTube channel in 2020 and has since gained a following of over 34,000 subscribers. He specializes in sharing information about the latest smart home tech, Apple, Samsung, Google, PlayStation, Microsoft, and gaming devices. This article has been viewed 119,167 times.
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