Whether you have upgraded your iPhone model or tried to share contacts with others, it’s best to use the iOS 17’s Namedrop (commonly known as the Bump feature) to get the job done fast.
Gone are the days when you had to manually share contacts on iOS 17, as now is the time when Namedrop has made things easier.
Use the Namedrop option and send the desired contact number to another phone in a few simple taps. This cool little perk, a spin-off from AirDrop, lets you easily swap contact details with other iPhone users.
This iOSIdeas guide covers all the nitty-gritty details of Namedrop feature. Keep scrolling to know more.
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What is Namedrop?
Apple rolled out a new contact-sharing feature on iOS 17 called Namedrop. With this, you no longer need to enter the contact numbers on your iPhone manually. It’s the best way to exchange your contacts by simply placing your iPhone over the other iPhone.
This cool feature works like Airdrop but is solely available for sharing contact information. So, whether that’s your own digital card or the details of your favourite outlet, you can easily share contacts on iOS 17 in three simple steps. The process is much faster than manually copying and pasting phone numbers, emails, and street address information.
With Namedrop, you can easily start the Airdrop session to share your personal contact card by holding your phone near somebody else’s.
However, make sure both devices are running on iOS 17 to enjoy this contact-swapping feature. The best part is that contact sharing works with an Apple Watch running watchOS 10.1 or later.
However, before you get excited about the Namedrop feature, keep in mind that it can only be used to share new contact information and won’t update an existing contact card.
How to Share Contacts on iOS 17?
It’s never been easier to exchange some digits, but thanks to Namedrop, things have changed a lot.
So, without further ado, let’s round off some easy steps to share contacts on iOS 17 with Namedrop. Please have a look.
- First of all, enable the proximity of Namedrop and AirDrop by using the Settings app. Go to Settings > General > AirDrop. Toggle on the “Bringing Devices Together” option.
- Secondly, you must hold your iPhone within a few centimetres of someone else’s iPhone or Apple Watch. After a few seconds, each person’s contact card should appear on both devices. If that doesn’t happen, make sure other devices are running on iOS 17 and “Bringing Devices Closer” is enabled on their iPhones as well.
- Select the Send or Receive option to share contacts on iOS 17. The former ensures that you are the one to share the contact info, and the latter means that you are the one receiving the other person’s contact details.
Once you select the Send Only option, follow the steps below to complete the Contact Sharing option.
- Open the Contacts App on your iPhone.
- Select the contact you want to share with another person.
- Tap on the “Share Contact” option to open up a menu of sharing choices.
- You’ll get the flexibility to choose specific data you want to share from the contact card.
- After selecting data to share, tap “Listo” to proceed.
- Select the mode of sharing you prefer, and the data will be sent to the recipient.
Frequently Answered Questions
Q. What Are the Prerequisites for Using the Namedrop Feature on iOS 17?
Ans. Make sure your device is running on iOS 17.0 or later to use the feature on iPhones. For Apple Watches, you need an Apple Watch Series 7 or newer running on watchOS 10.1 and later.
Q. How to Disable Namedrop on iPhone?
Ans. To disable Namedrop on iPhone, go to Settings > General > AirDrop > toggle off Bringing Devices Together.
Summing Up
Namedrop is one of the best features for sharing contacts on iOS 17. It is among those features that seem so aligned with the famous AirDrop feature. Simply put, Namedrop is an extension of AirDrop that automates the process.
With NameDrop, you can initiate an AirDrop session to share your personal contact information. It also works with an Apple Watch running watchOS 10.1 or later. NameDrop is very simple to use and secure, too. However, be mindful that you can only start a Namedrop session when your iPhone is unlocked.
Thanks for reading, and stay tuned with us for more such iOS updates. Happy Sharing!!
