{"id":8215,"date":"2023-03-31T10:35:25","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T10:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/?p=8215"},"modified":"2024-03-08T12:57:04","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T12:57:04","slug":"how-to-turn-on-airdrop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-on-airdrop","title":{"rendered":"How to Use AirDrop: Turn On\/Off and Manage in Apple Devices"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;grad&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;ex-full&#8221; bg_grad=&#8221;background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #6E1664), color-stop(15%, #4C1670), color-stop(50%, #1E3351));background: -moz-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -o-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9582&#8243; 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css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1680261146388{margin-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Learn how to turn on and off AirDrop on iPhone, iPad, and MacBook.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Utilize and manage AirDrop on the same and different Apple devices.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Find out how to fix your Airdrop that won&#8217;t turn on, so you can share and receive files quickly.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1701687506066{margin-top: -50px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;tldr&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1701676684218{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #ffffe3 !important;border-left-color: #ffd797 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ffd797 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ffd797 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ffd797 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;SOLVED: Steps to Enable, Disable, and Manage AirDrop on iOS Devices&#8221; 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Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-858ab6db8c75745fbb01fbdbe361a34f.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-858ab6db8c75745fbb01fbdbe361a34f > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/iphones\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1701891387674\" id=\"default-btn-858ab6db8c75745fbb01fbdbe361a34f\"><span>Apple iPhone Resale Value<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Enable\/Disable AirDrop on iPad&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><p><b>To Turn On:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swipe down from the top right for <\/span><b>Control Center<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap <\/span><b>AirDrop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> OR go to <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>General<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>AirDrop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose <\/span><b>Contacts Only<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>Everyone.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><p><b>To Turn Off:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open <\/span><b>Control Center <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap <\/span><b>AirDrop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b>Receiving Off<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10034&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10035&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-b2c9b06c1516d3bd410a4972692ba1c4.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-b2c9b06c1516d3bd410a4972692ba1c4 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"#section-2a\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1701892366145\" id=\"default-btn-b2c9b06c1516d3bd410a4972692ba1c4\"><span>Need Help? Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-0e268e96a236c727718297ec5a7f468b.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-0e268e96a236c727718297ec5a7f468b > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/ipads\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1701891401116\" id=\"default-btn-0e268e96a236c727718297ec5a7f468b\"><span>Apple iPad Resale Value<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Enable\/Disable AirDrop on Mac&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Via Control Center<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><p><b>To Turn On:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Control Center<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the top menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b>AirDrop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set to <\/span><b>Contacts Only<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>Everyone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><p><b>To Turn Off:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Control Center<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b>AirDrop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set discovery to <\/span><b>No One<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10036&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>On macOS Lion X or Later<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><p><b>To Turn On:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click<\/span><b> Go <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b>AirDrop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enable<\/span><b> Bluetooth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose<\/span><b> discovery setting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><p><b>To Turn Off:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Access<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> AirDrop through<\/span><b> Go tab<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set<\/span><b> Allow Me To Be Discovered By <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to<\/span><b> No One<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10037&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>On Older Mac Models<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><p><b>To Turn On:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open <\/span><b>Finder<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><b>AirDrop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set discovery to<\/span><b> Contacts Only or Everyone<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><p><b>To Turn Off:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access AirDrop <\/span><b>via Finder<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set <\/span><b>Allow Me To Be Discovered By <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to N<\/span><b>o One<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-254885481a57fe72a56fc959044a66cf.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-254885481a57fe72a56fc959044a66cf > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"#section-a1\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1701978342851\" id=\"default-btn-254885481a57fe72a56fc959044a66cf\"><span>Need Help? Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-1b9967440645cd17c23a1a65c44a681f.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-1b9967440645cd17c23a1a65c44a681f > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/iphones\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1701891429790\" id=\"default-btn-1b9967440645cd17c23a1a65c44a681f\"><span>Apple iPhone Resale Value<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;How to Send Files Between Devices&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enable <\/span><b>AirDrop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open <\/span><b>Photos<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the files you want to send.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap <\/span><b>Share<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; Tap <\/span><b>AirDrop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; Select <\/span><b>Receiver&#8217;s device<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Receiver taps <b>Accept<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f0925f663fa\" data-id=\"69f0925f663fa\" data-height=\"15\" data-height-mobile=\"15\" data-height-tab=\"15\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-35c87e5984854e6dd15561ca1874a2c9.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-35c87e5984854e6dd15561ca1874a2c9 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"#section-2\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1701892434564\" id=\"default-btn-35c87e5984854e6dd15561ca1874a2c9\"><span>Need Help? Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-39c374cfd672c5e3cd7188558807f9de.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-39c374cfd672c5e3cd7188558807f9de > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/iphones\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1701891501664\" id=\"default-btn-39c374cfd672c5e3cd7188558807f9de\"><span>Apple iPhone Resale Value<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;How to Troubleshoot AirDrop Issues&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><p><strong>Verify device compatibility with AirDrop. AirDrop supports these devices:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iPhones and iPads on iOS 7+<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Macs from 2012 on OS X Yosemite+.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div><div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><p><strong>Turn off personal hotspot:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Settings <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; <\/span>Personal Hotspot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div><div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><p><strong>Fix for Mac unable to receive AirDrop files:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open <\/span><b>Apple Menu<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; Select <\/span><b>System Preferences<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><b>Security &amp; Privacy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; Select <\/span><b>Firewall Tab<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the <\/span><b>Lock<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; Enter <\/span><b>admin password<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Select <b>Firewall Options<\/b> &gt; Uncheck<b> Block All Incoming Connections<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f0925f6656c\" data-id=\"69f0925f6656c\" data-height=\"15\" data-height-mobile=\"15\" data-height-tab=\"15\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-852f881ad5141aaf8d658e205c61f7b4.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-852f881ad5141aaf8d658e205c61f7b4 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"#section-4\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1701892455293\" id=\"default-btn-852f881ad5141aaf8d658e205c61f7b4\"><span>Need Help? Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-a3a5415cae93fccc48370d45d7c0926f.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-a3a5415cae93fccc48370d45d7c0926f > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/ipads\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1701891516279\" id=\"default-btn-a3a5415cae93fccc48370d45d7c0926f\"><span>Apple iPad Resale Value<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613578775203{border-top-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;border-top-color: #ebebeb !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ebebeb !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;In this article:&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f0925f66612\" data-id=\"69f0925f66612\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"#section-1\">How Do I Turn On My AirDrop?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-1\">How to Turn Off My AirDrop?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-2\">How to AirDrop from iPhone to iPhone?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-2\">How to AirDrop from iPad to iPad?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-2\">How to AirDrop from Mac to Mac?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-3\">How to AirDrop from iPhone to Mac?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-3\">How to AirDrop from Mac to iPhone?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-4\">How to Fix My AirDrop That Won&#8217;t Turn On?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;grad&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;2&#8243; bg_grad=&#8221;background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #6E1664), color-stop(15%, #4C1670), color-stop(50%, #1E3351));background: -moz-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -o-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-1&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Turn On and Off Your AirDrop&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is simple to turn on your AirDrop. Simply ensure that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on both the sending and receiving devices before attempting to connect them. In addition, your hotspot must be turned off to avoid disconnection.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Turn on AirDrop on Your iPhone&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-1a&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><ol>\n<li>Swipe down from your device&#8217;s upper-right corner or up from the bottom to access the\u00a0<em>Control Center<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the tray containing the Airplane Mode, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Personal Hotspot icons.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the AirDrop button in the expanded tray.<\/li>\n<li>Choose Contacts Only or Everyone, whichever you prefer.<\/li>\n<li>The AirDrop button should now be blue, indicating that it is active.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]On the 4th step, note that you will only receive files from people on your Contacts list if you select Contacts Only, while the Everyone option means any nearby devices can transfer files to your device.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10031&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10032&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10033&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Turn On AirDrop on Your iPad&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-2a&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><h4>How to Turn On AirDrop on iPad on Home Screen<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Swipe down from the top right corner of the home screen to open the\u00a0<em>Control Center<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Select the AirDrop icon.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f0925f666b2\" data-id=\"69f0925f666b2\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><h4>How to Turn On AirDrop on iPad in settings<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Open\u00a0<em>Settings<\/em>\u00a0app.<\/li>\n<li>From the left menu, select\u00a0<em>General<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Select the AirDrop icon. Receiving Off, Contacts Only, and Everyone will appear as AirDrop options.<\/li>\n<li>Tap\u00a0<em>Contacts Only<\/em>\u00a0or\u00a0<em>Everyone<\/em>\u00a0to enable AirDrop.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10034&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10035&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Turn On AirDrop on Your Mac&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-a1&#8243;]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><h4>How to Turn Your AirDrop On Through macOS Control Center (For newer macs)<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>In the top menu bar, select the\u00a0<em>Control Center<\/em>\u00a0icon.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<em>AirDrop<\/em>\u00a0and turn it on.<\/li>\n<li>Set your AirDrop Settings to Contacts Only or Everyone.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;10036&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><h4>How to Turn Your AirDrop On Through the Go tab (for macOS lion x or later versions)<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-click on your home screen for the menu bar to appear.<\/li>\n<li>At the top of your Mac, click the\u00a0<em>Go<\/em>\u00a0tab.<\/li>\n<li>Select AirDrop from the drop-down menu.<\/li>\n<li>On the screen, you&#8217;ll see the option to enable Bluetooth. Simply click on it.<\/li>\n<li>Once Bluetooth is enabled, click\u00a0<em>Allow Me To Be Discovered By<\/em>\u00a0and select who will receive AirDrop files.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f0925f6673e\" data-id=\"69f0925f6673e\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;10037&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><h4>How to Turn Your AirDrop On Through Finder (For Older Mac)<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Launch a new\u00a0<em>Finder<\/em>\u00a0window.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to the\u00a0<em>AirDrop folder<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<em>Allow Me To Be Discovered By<\/em>\u00a0from the small drop-down menu that appears.<\/li>\n<li>Choose between\u00a0<em>Contacts Only<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Everyone<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f0925f6677a\" data-id=\"69f0925f6677a\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Turn Off Your AirDrop&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re done receiving or sending files to other devices, you may wonder how to turn AirDrop off now. Simply follow the steps outlined above for the device you&#8217;re using.<\/p>\n<p>Choose\u00a0<em>Receiving Off\u00a0<\/em>on the last step for iPad and iPhone. As for Mac, it should be\u00a0<em>No One on Allow Me to Discovered By<\/em>\u00a0setting.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;grad&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;2&#8243; bg_grad=&#8221;background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #6E1664), color-stop(15%, #4C1670), color-stop(50%, #1E3351));background: -moz-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -o-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-2&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Use AirDrop on the Same Device&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]How does AirDrop work? AirDrop makes file sharing simple. Ensure that the other device that will send or receive files is nearby. Both devices must have their Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on and the Personal Hotspot off.<\/p>\n<p>The receiving device must enable AirDrop first and must be in your Contacts list if its settings are in Contacts Only to share files smoothly. If not, the receiver must set up its AirDrop receiving setting for Everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Keep reading to know how you can share or receive files between the same Apple device.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10038&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;AirDrop on iPhone to iPhone&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><h4>Send Photos or Videos<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Enable AirDrop through\u00a0<em>Control Center.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Launch the\u00a0<em>Photos app<\/em>\u00a0and choose the photos or videos you want to send.<\/li>\n<li>Select the\u00a0<em>Share<\/em>\u00a0button.<\/li>\n<li>Tap\u00a0<em>AirDrop<\/em>\u00a0and the\u00a0<em>AirDrop name<\/em>\u00a0of the receiving device.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<em>Accept<\/em>\u00a0to begin the file sharing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;10039&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f0925f667b8\" data-id=\"69f0925f667b8\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><h4>Send Contacts<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Open AirDrop on the\u00a0<em>Control Center<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to the<em>\u00a0Contacts app<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the\u00a0<em>contact information<\/em>\u00a0you want to share.<\/li>\n<li>Tap\u00a0<em>Share Contact<\/em>\u00a0and the\u00a0<em>receiving device<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<em>Accept<\/em>\u00a0to share the contact.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1680262151132{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Receive Files<\/h4>\n<p>A popup will appear on your screen if someone tries to send files to you. You can tap\u00a0<em>Accept<\/em>\u00a0to accept files from the device you recognize. If not, tap\u00a0<em>Decline<\/em>\u00a0to restart or reject the sender, who may accidentally tap your AirDrop name. It can happen if your setting in AirDrop is set to Everyone.<\/p>\n<p>The files you will receive will go to their respective apps. Photos, for example, will be moved to the\u00a0<em>Photos app<\/em>, files open on the option you choose on the popup, and so on.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;AirDrop on iPad to iPad&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><h4>Send Files<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to the file and select it.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the\u00a0<em>Share<\/em>\u00a0icon.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<em>Airdrop<\/em>\u00a0on the share menu.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the\u00a0<em>profile picture<\/em>\u00a0of the receiver.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f0925f66816\" data-id=\"69f0925f66816\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4>Receive Files<\/h4>\n<p>Receiving files from an iPad is the same way as using an iPhone. A popup will appear if someone attempts to send you files. It&#8217;s up to you if you want to\u00a0<em>Accept<\/em>\u00a0or\u00a0<em>Decline<\/em>\u00a0it.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;AirDrop on a Mac to Mac&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><p>Please note that AirDrop requires a Mac running OS X Yosemite or later to work between two Macs.<\/p>\n<h4>Send photos or Videos<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Open\u00a0<em>AirDrop<\/em>\u00a0on Mac through the\u00a0<em>Finder Window, Go tab, or MacOS Control Center<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Go to\u00a0<em>Photos App<\/em>\u00a0and choose the photos you want to share.<\/li>\n<li>Click the\u00a0<em>Share<\/em>\u00a0button.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<em>AirDrop<\/em>\u00a0from the dropdown menu.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the Mac that will receive the images or videos.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f0925f66852\" data-id=\"69f0925f66852\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><h4>Send Files<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Open\u00a0<em>Finder<\/em>\u00a0and click the\u00a0<em>Go tab<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<em>AirDrop<\/em>\u00a0from the dropdown.<\/li>\n<li>Drag and drop the files into the circle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1680262162922{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Receive Files<\/h4>\n<p>You will get a notification or a message in the AirDrop window when someone tries to send you files. Accept and save the file to your Downloads folder.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;grad&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;2&#8243; bg_grad=&#8221;background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #6E1664), color-stop(15%, #4C1670), color-stop(50%, #1E3351));background: -moz-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -o-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-3&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Use AirDrop on the Different Devices&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]Apple makes AirDrop seamless on other Apple devices. They make it possible as well to share files between different devices. Here&#8217;s how you can share files from iPhone to Mac and the other way around.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;iPhone to Mac&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><ol>\n<li>First, turn on AirDrop on iPhone and on Mac. Check it is ready to be discovered.<\/li>\n<li>Open the file you want to send from your iPhone to Mac.<\/li>\n<li>If you&#8217;re going to share many photos or videos, tap\u00a0<em>Select\u00a0<\/em>and choose all the images and videos needed.<\/li>\n<li>Select the\u00a0<em>Share<\/em>\u00a0button and\u00a0<em>AirDrop<\/em>\u00a0when the applications tray appears.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the\u00a0<em>AirDrop name<\/em>\u00a0of the Mac.<\/li>\n<li>A notification will appear on the Mac, <em>Accept<\/em> the shared files.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;10040&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Mac to iPhone&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><ol>\n<li>Go to the folder you want to share.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click the file and hover over\u00a0<em>Share<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose\u00a0<em>AirDrop<\/em>\u00a0from the dropdown menu.<\/li>\n<li>Click the name of the receiving device.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1680261916220{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;]If you own both devices, log in to iCloud using the same Apple ID for quick sharing, as the files are accepted and saved automatically.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;grad&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;2&#8243; bg_grad=&#8221;background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #6E1664), color-stop(15%, #4C1670), color-stop(50%, #1E3351));background: -moz-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -o-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-4&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Why Won&#8217;t My AirDrop Turn On?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]Check to see if your Apple device supports AirDrop. It is available on iPhones and iPads running iOS 7 or later, as well as Macs and MacBooks from 2012 or later that run at least OS X Yosemite.<\/p>\n<p>Then, check if your Personal Hotspot is off by navigating to Settings and selecting Personal Hotspot. 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