Airdrop Not Working? Troubleshoot and Fix Common Issues

AirDrop is Apple\'s convenient way to wirelessly share files between iPhones, iPads, and Macs. But what happens when AirDrop stops working? You\'re not alone! Many users experience AirDrop problems, from devices not appearing to files failing to transfer. This guide provides troubleshooting tips and solutions to get your AirDrop back on track.

Common AirDrop Problems & Solutions

• AirDrop Not Discovering Devices: This is a frequent issue. If AirDrop isn\'t finding your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, ensure Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are turned on. Also, check your discovery settings. On iPhone and iPad, go to Control Center, long-press the network settings card, and tap AirDrop. Ensure it\'s set to "Everyone" or "Contacts Only." If AirDrop is set to Contacts Only on your device with an earlier software version, you\'ll need to adjust AirDrop settings to the Everyone option in Settings or from Control Center. On your Mac, go to AirDrop in the Finder and check the “Allow me to be discovered by” setting. iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch have a similar
• AirDrop Not Working After Update: Since updating to Sequoia, AirDrop does not work anymore on my MacBook Pro M3. Used to flawlessly. I can send from the Macbook to my Phone, but not from the Phone to AirDrop If you\'ve recently updated your macOS or iOS, compatibility issues might arise. Try restarting all devices. Sometimes, a software bug can prevent AirDrop from functioning correctly. Check for further updates from Apple that might address the issue. Consider resetting network settings on your iPhone, iPad or Mac.
• AirDrop Not Working Between iPhone and iPad: AirDrop in my iPad doesn\'t find my iPhone I can share photos and videos using Airdrop from my iPhone to my iPad, however the opposite is not possible. In my iPad the Ensure both devices are signed into the same iCloud account (if using "Contacts Only" setting) and are within close proximity. Double-check that AirDrop is enabled on both devices and that neither device is in "Do Not Disturb" mode.
• Airdrop not working - no accept/decline” notification What can be the reason why Airdrop not working? I see the user to send photo, tap on user, but the receiver does not get Ensure that the devices are awake and unlocked. Also, make sure the receiving device hasn\'t blocked your contact.

AirDrop Alternatives for Windows

As you may know, airdrop is not supported on Windows computers, but you can still transfer files over bluetooth. Here\\\'s how: While AirDrop is exclusive to Apple devices, alternative file-sharing methods exist for Windows. Bluetooth offers a similar wireless transfer option. 1. Firstly, go to your iPhone’s home and visit its AirDrop 2. Tap the AirDrop button. 3. Tap the AirDrop user that you want to share with. Or you can use AirDrop between your own Apple devices. If you see a red numbered badge on You can also explore cloud storage services like Google Drive or Dropbox, or set up a local network share using SMB: 考虑到AirDrop的使用场景也是短距离内无线传输，所以SMB局限于局域网这个事也不是什么太大的问题。 因为网上关于如何搭建SMB文件共享服务的教程有很多，我就简单说一下，这部分

Devices and Other People Hi, Recently my AirDrop stopped working. All my devices (MacBook, iPad and iPhone) are not only showing in the Devices section in Check your firewall settings and make sure that file sharing is enabled on your network.

AirDrop System Requirements

AirDrop system requirements To send items to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or to receive items from those devices, you need a 2025 or later Mac model with OS X Yosemite To use Airdrop make sure that both devices meet the minimum hardware and software requirements.

If you\'ve tried these steps and your AirDrop still isn\'t working, consider contacting Apple Support for further assistance.