iOS is infamous for its restrictions, particularly when it comes to system customizations and when compared to Android OS. So even if you have the best iPhone, the iPhone 14 Pro Max, it may still feel outdated when compared to an Android phone. Despite that, the Cupertino firm has been listening to user feedback and introducing more advanced personalization tools. These allow iPhone users to change the way iOS looks and functions to some extent.
One notable example is the share sheet suggestions. By default, iOS surfaces people you frequently contact when you trigger the share sheet in a certain app. However, many users find these suggestions too distracting, as they overcomplicate the simple user interface. Fortunately, you can disable the sharing suggestions on iOS by following the steps we've listed below.
How to disable iOS sharing suggestions
- Launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and click on the Siri & Search section.
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Again, scroll down and disable Show When Sharing under Suggestions From Apple.
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That's all! Now, when sharing a file on iOS, the share sheet will not show the suggestions that clutter up the view.
If you change your mind, you could always enable these suggestions again by following the same steps. Personally, I don't use these suggestions because my sharing habits are quite unpredictable. I don't always share stuff with the most recently chatted with contacts. So, this makes these smart suggestions rather confusing, pointless, and counterproductive.
This feature is handy for those who have a few friends or contacts whom they text on a frequent basis. This eliminates the need to choose the app and then search for them. They just click on share and choose one of the first suggested faces they see. Ultimately, Apple giving users the choice between enabling and disabling it is a very welcome move. Everyone is happy now.