- Google recently got Android to work with Apple AirDrop
- Some users are experiencing errors related to Wi-Fi
- For now, the feature is limited to Pixel 10 series phones
We were very happy and more than a little surprised when Google announced that it had made AirDrop work on the Pixel 10 phones – without the help of Apple – but it seems that the new feature is not working quite as well as it should for some users.
According to reports rounded up by PiunikaWeb (via Android Central), the update is causing noticeable issues with Wi-Fi connectivity. Apparently, as soon as the Quick Share menu is opened in Android, the Wi-Fi is turned off and the device cannot see any networks.
You can see some of the complaints for yourself on the Pixel Phone Help forums and on Reddit. While some users have chimed in to say they’re having the same issue, it doesn’t seem to be affecting that many people.
So far, there has been no response from Google, nor has the official bug report been addressed at the time of writing. It’s also not clear if this affects a specific type of Android device or a specific version of Android.
Potential solutions
According to Android Central, there are a few workarounds you can try if you’ve been hit with the issue. Firstly, you can completely remove the Quick Share extension via Settings: tap Apps so See all appsthen select the extension and select Uninstall updates.
Second, you can turn Wi-Fi off before using Quick Share and turn it back on afterwards. It’s not really an ideal solution, but will at least allow you to share something from your device (albeit via Bluetooth instead of Wi-Fi).
It’s not certain that the new AirDrop compatibility is causing this, but it’s likely. Google has clearly been doing some clever engineering behind the scenes, and existing Android software and hardware may be struggling to keep up.
So far there has been no comment from Apple about all this, although it is unlikely to be happy about the hack. There are some good reasons why it won’t block the new Android connection, especially if it starts expanding to more phones and tablets.
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