Where’s AirDrop in iOS11? We’ve Found it and More!

Looking for AirDrop in iOS11’s Control Center after updating and can’t find it anywhere? Well, we couldn’t find it either until we accidentally located it hidden in Control Center.

So here’s the scoop on AirDrop in iOS11

iOS 11 drastically redesigned (and for some folks, improved) Control Center. Instead of 2 pages, it’s back to a single screen center. It even includes features like Low Power Mode, and we’re finally able to do some customization via Control Center’s Settings. So adding toggles just got a heck of a lot easier.
But then there’s AirDrop. It’s been a staple of Control Center since I remember. But with iOS 11, it vanishes. It’s not there by default and it’s not there to customize. So yeah, where the heck is it hiding?

The answer is in 3D Touch

Yup, you heard right. AirDrop is now only accessible through a 3D Touch on any of toggles within the “connections” tile, including AirPlane Mode, WiFi, Cellular, and Bluetooth. Simply 3D Touch one of these icons and a larger menu pops up offering two additional selections: AirDrop and Personal Hotspot.

For iPhones and iPads without 3D Touch, a deep press on these same icons (AirPlane Mode, WiFi, Cellular, or Bluetooth) brings up that same menu.
Don’t know why they decided NOT to include AirDrop (or Personal Hotspot) in Control Center’s customizable options, but they didn’t.

AirDrop’s Also Now in Settings

iOS 11 also has a new Settings Menu just for AirDrop. And it’s super easy to find. Go to Settings > General >AirDrop. Then set your AirDrop preference, choosing between Receiving Off, Contacts Only, and Everyone.

As a reminder, we recommend selecting Everyone–this selection gives us the most consistent results.

Night Shifted From Control Center Too!

 

Another missing item from iOS 11’s Control Center is Night Shift. To turn Night Shift on or off, 3D Touch or deep press the brightness slider. In the popup menu, tap the Night Shift icon at the bottom of the slider to turn it on or off.

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