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4 publications · October 20, 2026
Samsung Galaxy A56 and A57 get AirDrop file sharing with One UI 9.0
Key points
- The One UI 9.0 update adds AirDrop compatibility to the Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A57.
- The feature lets these phones share files wirelessly with iPhones, iPads and Macs.
- It appears in Quick Share as a "Share with Apple devices" option.
- That option was previously limited to flagship Galaxy models.
- The update began rolling out in October.
Summary
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This moves a feature that was flagship-only down to Samsung’s cheaper A-series phones. Users found the option after installing the stable One UI 9.0 firmware on the A56, and the coverage describes it as appearing in Quick Share without any formal announcement. One outlet called the rollout quiet.
The coverage does not say whether other Galaxy A models will get the feature, or when the update will reach all regions. It also does not explain how the feature works with Apple devices, so details such as whether the Apple device needs a particular setting are not covered.
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