Apple’s NameDrop feature is quite useful. It lets you exchange your contact info by bringing the top of your iPhone near the top of another one. While it’s a nice feature, it can sometimes accidentally trigger contact sharing when you don’t need it at all. Honestly speaking, it can get annoying. Thankfully, there’s a way to turn off contact sharing. So, here’s how you can turn off contact sharing on iPhone.
If you don’t wish to exchange your contact details every time your iPhone comes in contact with another iPhone, you have to turn off NameDrop on your iPhone. When you do this, your contact info and the Contact Poster (if created) won’t appear on the other iPhone, even if the NameDrop is turned on for that device. Here’s how to do it:
- Go to Settings -> General -> AirDrop
- Turn off the toggle next to “ Bringing Devices Together “
And that’s it. Your iPhone will no longer start trying to exchange contact information with other iPhones when they are close to your iPhone.
Note: Do note that disabling this feature will also prevent you from bringing iPhones close to start transferring files, photos, and other documents.
Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.
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