Samsung has expanded its cross-platform file sharing capability to the Galaxy S25 FE. The One UI 9 stable update enables Quick Share to work directly with Apple's AirDrop network, letting Galaxy owners send and receive files with iPhones, iPads, and Macs without installing third-party apps.
The short version
- Galaxy S25 FE receives Quick Share support for iOS devices with One UI 9
- Files transfer directly between Galaxy and iPhone via AirDrop protocol
- Feature mirrors capabilities added to Galaxy S26, S25, S24, and recent foldables
- Requires enabling "Share with Apple devices" in Quick Share settings
- Samsung also updated Smart Switch for easier iPhone-to-Galaxy data migration
How to Enable It
Open Quick Share settings, navigate to Nearby sharing, and toggle on Share with Apple devices. Once enabled, your Galaxy S25 FE appears alongside iPhones and other Apple devices when someone nearby opens AirDrop. Files flow both directions—send a photo to a colleague's iPhone, receive a PDF from a client's iPad.
Samsung's rollout follows a pattern established this year. The Galaxy S26 series debuted the cross-platform feature, and Samsung has backported it across the S25 and S24 lineups and through several generations of Galaxy Z foldables. The S25 FE is the latest to join.
Our Analysis
The practical value for this site's readers is workflow bridging. Agile teams, design groups, and project offices often mix iPhones and Samsung phones. Quick Share to AirDrop eliminates the friction of cloud uploads, email attachments, or third-party sharing apps when exchanging assets, documents, or deliverables across platforms.
This matters most for one-off file transfers during sprint ceremonies, client handoffs, or design reviews where time is short and the recipient uses an iPhone. The feature removes a step from a routine interaction that used to require a detour through Dropbox or WeTransfer.
Practical Example
Your design team uses Figma on iPads during client walkthroughs and shares final assets via AirDrop to attendees. A stakeholder at the review meeting uses a Galaxy S25 FE and wants the latest prototype files immediately. Instead of asking the designer to email a compressed version, the stakeholder opens Quick Share, selects the incoming prototype file from the designer's AirDrop transmission, and downloads it directly to their Galaxy. The transfer completes over the local network in seconds.
What to Watch Next
Samsung is expected to extend the feature to additional devices, including the Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A16 5G, as One UI 9 rolls out more broadly. Watch your device's update notification if you have an older Samsung phone.
Key takeaways
- Enable "Share with Apple devices" in Quick Share settings after updating to One UI 9
- File sharing works with iPhones, iPads, and Macs nearby without extra apps
- Smart Switch migration also improves, letting iPhone users transfer more data via QR code without extra iOS apps
Frequently asked questions
How do I send a file from my Galaxy S25 FE to an iPhone?
Enable Share with Apple devices in Quick Share settings. The iPhone will appear in your sharing list when AirDrop is open on their end.
Which Samsung devices support Quick Share with iOS?
The feature is available on Galaxy S26, S25 FE, S25, S24, and recent Galaxy Z foldables, with more devices expected as One UI 9 rolls out.
Do I need an internet connection for Quick Share to work with iPhones?
No. Like AirDrop, the transfer uses peer-to-peer local network connectivity without requiring internet access.
What types of files can I share?
Photos, videos, documents, and other standard file types that AirDrop supports on iOS.