Joe Maring / Android Authority
TL;DR
- Samsung has started rolling out Quick Share-AirDrop sharing to the Galaxy S26 series in South Korea.
- According to Samsung, you will need a specific Google Play Services update to start using the feature.
The rollout has kicked off in South Korea, and users are reporting that the new cross-platform sharing option is now live there. However, there’s a key requirement before you can start sending files between your Galaxy phone and Apple devices.
Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority?
You’ll need Google Play Services version 26.11.xx or newer to use the feature on your latest Galaxy flagship. So if you don’t see the feature once it starts rolling out in your region, you’ll need to manually check for updates to Google Play Services by heading to:
Settings > Apps > Google Play Services > App details in store > update
That said, the Play Services update probably isn’t the only thing that’s needed to use Quick Share-AirDrop transfers on the Galaxy S26 series. I have an S26 Ultra in India, and the feature isn’t available to me yet, even though I’m on the required version of Google Play Services.
Samsung being first in line after Google to introduce Quick Share-AirDrop support isn’t exactly surprising. The company has worked closely with Google on Quick Share, which was Samsung’s own file-sharing solution before being merged with Nearby Share under a unified branding in 2024.
As for availability, Samsung is expected to expand the rollout beyond South Korea very soon. The feature is slated to arrive in the US later this week, followed by a wider release across Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Latin America, North America, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan.
If you’re using a Galaxy S26 device, it might be worth checking and updating your Play Services version now.
Thank you for being part of our community. Read our Comment Policy before posting.
