How to Use NameDrop in iOS 17 on iPhone

Jun. 23, 2023

Here are some things to keep in mind before you proceed further:

1. On both iPhones, swipe down from the top right to open the Control Center.

2. Touch and hold the network block (where you see Wi-Fi, Mobile Data, & Airplane mode).

3. Tap the AirDrop icon and chooseEveryone for 10 Minutes.

4. Now, bring the two iPhones in close proximity. You will see an animation with glow effects on the top half of both iPhones.

5. The Contact Posters in iOS 17 (if created) will appear on both iPhones. You can choose toShare or Receive Only.

6. If you want to share your contact details, tapShareand the other person could chooseReceive Onlyto get your information orShareif he wants to share his contact details too.

7. If you only want to receive the contact details but don’t want to share yours, tap theReceive Onlybutton.

8. The contact details, including email address, phone number, contact posters, and other information will be shared between the devices.

9. Finally, tapDoneto save the received contact details. You can alsoedit the received contactinformation.

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