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Galaxy devices ditch some image data using AirDrop over Quick Share, fix coming
Galaxy S26 users report missing image metadata during AirDrop.

Samsung Galaxy S26 users are experiencing issues with the new AirDrop compatibility, as shared images to iOS devices are missing crucial metadata, including location and camera lens data. Samsung has acknowledged the problem and is working on a fix, particularly for the location data that is not transmitted during these transfers.
Key Takeaways
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Images shared from Galaxy S26 to iOS lack location data.
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Samsung is investigating missing lens data during transfers.
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A fix for the location data issue is expected soon.
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