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Samsung Confirms AirDrop Transfers From Galaxy Phones Strip Photo Location Data

Samsung says a software update will restore location metadata during cross‑platform sharing.

Overview

  • Samsung confirmed that images sent from Galaxy phones to Apple devices via Quick Share do not include location data in the EXIF.
  • The company plans a software update to restore location information during these cross‑platform shares.
  • SamMobile reproduced the problem and Samsung says engineers are probing reports about missing lens metadata.
  • SamMobile also observed that turning on AirDrop compatibility in Quick Share can briefly disconnect Wi‑Fi on the phone.
  • AirDrop interoperability through Quick Share is a new feature with availability limited to the Galaxy S26 series at this stage.