Apple recently rolled out the stable build of iOS 17, which is overloaded with plenty of features. There are new customizability features along with improvements to security and privacy. Among this, Apple also introduced NameDrop, a feature that makes it easy for iPhone users to share their contact details with other iPhone users.
But what exactly is NameDrop? How does it work, how to enable it, and what if you wish to disable it to protect your privacy? We are sure you have many questions, and we are here to answer everything. This is our complete guide to NameDrop on iPhone with iOS 17 and how to use it. So, let’s start by understanding the NameDrop feature.
What Is NameDrop
As mentioned earlier, NameDrop is a new feature in iOS 17 that allows users to exchange contact information by simply holding their iPhones together. It’s a convenient way to exchange contact information, especially in a noisy or crowded environment. It also helps you avoid manually typing out the other person’s contact information.
NameDrop uses a combination of NFC and Bluetooth to create a secure connection between two iPhones. Once connected, users can choose which contact information they want to share with the other person, such as their phone number, email address, or mailing address. You can also choose to receive the other person’s contact information.
How to Enable NameDrop on iPhone
Now that you know what NameDrop is, let’s see how to enable it on your iPhone.
Note: Ensure your iPhone is running iOS 17 or above before proceeding with the steps.
Step 1: Open the Settings app and tap on General.
Step 2: now, tap on AirDrop.
Step 3: Ensure that AirDrop is enabled. You can set it to ‘Contacts Only’ or ‘Everyone for 10 Minutes’.
Step 4: Once done, enable the toggle for ‘Bringing Devices Together’ under the ‘Start Sharing By’ section.
And that’s it. NameDrop should now be enabled on your iPhone.
How to Use NameDrop on iPhone
With NameDrop enabled, you might be wondering how to use it. The process is simple. However, there are a couple of things to remember before proceeding.
- Firstly, it’s important to ensure that both devices run on iOS 17 and above.
- Secondly, ensure you have enabled the NameDrop feature, as shown above.
- Lastly, since NameDrop relies on NFC, ensure the devices have a working NFC chip. Some users have complained about NameDrop not working on their iPhones, and it could be a hardware fault.
With that out of the way, let’s learn how to use NameDrop.
Step 1: Hold the two iPhones together, and you should see a faint glow appear at the top of both devices. This indicates a successful connection.
Step 2: Once connected, you will see your Contact Card pop-up on your screen. To share your contact information, tap on the Share button.
Alternatively, to receive the other person’s contact information, tap on the ‘Receive Only’ button.
And that’s it. This way, you can use NameDrop to share contact details with other iPhone users.
Customize My Profile for NameDrop
Using NameDrop looks super cool. However, wouldn’t it be great if you could customize your profile? Thankfully, Apple allows you to do that, too. While sharing contact details, Apple shares your Contact Poster.
For those unaware, Contact Posters is another new feature introduced with iOS 17. It’s a full-screen picture of your contact card, appearing on your contact’s iPhone whenever you call them. The same Contact Poster is shared via NameDrop.
There are plenty of ways to customize your Contact Poster, so go ahead and make the NameDrop process look even cooler.
How to Turn Off NameDrop on iPhone
Although NameDrop is super convenient for sharing your contact details, it works simply with the tap of an iPhone. Some users might be uncomfortable using this feature due to privacy concerns. Thankfully, you can easily disable or turn off NameDrop on your iPhone too.
Here’s how to do that.
Step 1: Navigate to Settings > General on your iPhone. Inside the General settings, tap on AirDrop.
Step 2: Once inside AirDrop settings, disable the toggle next to ‘Bringing Devices Together’.
You can keep the AirDrop settings untouched. Or, for added privacy, set it to ‘Receiving Off’ as well.
And that’s it. NameDrop should now be disabled on your iPhone.
Enjoy NameDrop on iOS 17
NameDrop is a new and innovative feature that makes contact sharing on iPhone super easy. It is a great way to save time and effort. While you can still share your contact with Android users via the Share menu, NameDrop makes it easier for iPhone users. Are you excited about using NameDrop? Let us know in the comments below.
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