Google’s introduction of Apple’s AirDrop feature to selected Pixel devices prompted Samsung to similarly incorporate AirDrop support in its newly launched Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup, assuring that additional smartphones would shortly receive support via Quick Share. In late March, the company began providing AirDrop for older Galaxy models operating on the One UI 8.5 beta through Quick Share updates. Although this beta is not a complete software version, it still allows the feature on more devices.
As reported by TechRadar, devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S24, Galaxy S25, and Galaxy Z Fold 7 have received AirDrop support. However, since the initiation of these Quick Share updates, users have reported that AirDrop has proven unreliable or entirely nonfunctional. Not only do older models struggle to detect iPhone devices, but even the new Galaxy S26 units are experiencing difficulties with AirDrop. In a community forum post, multiple users indicated they were unable to utilize this feature.