Imagine you are using your iPhone as always and suddenly get a pop-up notification saying you are “connected” to someone. Wondering what it mean and why are you connected to anybody else without initiating the connection?
It seems like the bucket of iOS 17 is not going to empty soon, as Apple is constantly upgrading the iOS, leaving users overwhelmed. But with great features come great responsibilities, and that’s what Apple should learn.
While it brings lots of improvements in AirDrop and launched NameDrop for easy contact sharing, sometimes these features lead to a weird notification, Connected at the top of your screen, even though you are not trying to connect. So what does it mean, and why is the notification popping out? Stop struggling and start scrolling the page to get your answers.
Why Am I Getting the “Connected” Notification on my iPhone – What Does it Signify?
Let’s start with the basics. The Connected notification simply reflects your connection with someone using AirDrop. It means that you are connected to the person and are ready to share the contact details or other info willingly.
For this feature to work, you and the other person must have AirDrop enabled. Both devices must be running on iOS 17. But what if you haven’t initiated the connection and the notification is still appearing on the screen? Is your device hacked?
Well, don’t panic, as this notification has nothing to do with your device’s safety. Sometimes, AirDrop is triggered mistakenly and starts showing the notification if the device around you has AirDrop enabled and is running on iOS 17. That’s the reason why you are getting the Connected notification on your iPhone.
So, if, by chance, you get the notification, stay calm, it’s just because your AirDrop is enabled. Don’t worry; the feature never starts sharing your data without confirming your choices. However, users are advised to keep their AirDrop option disabled when not in use to avoid such situations.
Does my Data get Shared If I am Connected to Someone Unintentionally?
Thankfully, NO. If you connected to someone due to your AirDrop, rest assured that no data will get shared with the other person anyhow. However, please remember that he or she can view your contact name and photo if you have set one.
If you have not added the contact name or photo or both, the person can only check your iPhone’s name and nothing else. The data transfer process never starts automatically, so you don’t need to worry about the same.
Can I Save Myself from Being Connected?
Sure, you can. Just keep your AirDrop disabled when not in use and stay away from this situation. The status of being “Connected” to anyone appears when your AirDrop is triggered mistakenly. Hence, follow the steps below and avoid getting stuck in this situation in a few taps.
- Go to the Settings tab and tap General.
- Select AirDrop and click Receiving Off.
- With this, AirDrop gets turned off, and it won’t be triggered automatically in the future.
Conclusion
While AirDrop is an integral feature of iPhones that allows you to share your data and contacts with other people without using any USB cable or physical connection, it sometimes triggers automatically and creates trouble. Hence, it’s advised to turn this feature off and avoid its automatic connection in the future.
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