{"id":8258,"date":"2023-03-31T14:44:45","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T14:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/?p=8258"},"modified":"2025-09-23T19:22:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T19:22:49","slug":"airdrop-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/airdrop-not-working","title":{"rendered":"Your Ultimate Guide to Fixing Airdrop Not Working on Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac (2026)"},"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][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9557&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1686191181829{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Your Ultimate Guide to Fixing Airdrop Not Working on Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">.dt-breadcrumbs-id-fd6abfaeaf3f3fb6c32bc56f25f39ed2 .breadcrumbs {\n  display: inline-block;\n  margin: 0;\n  padding: 2px 10px 10px 0px;\n  border: 0px solid ;\n  border-radius: 0px;\n}\n.dt-breadcrumbs-id-fd6abfaeaf3f3fb6c32bc56f25f39ed2 .breadcrumbs * {\n  color: #a2a5a6;\n}<\/style><div class=\"dt-breadcrumbs-shortcode dt-breadcrumbs-id-fd6abfaeaf3f3fb6c32bc56f25f39ed2 align-left\"><div class=\"assistive-text\">You are here:<\/div><ol class=\"breadcrumbs text-small\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\"><li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"><a itemprop=\"item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/\" title=\"Home\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Home<\/span><\/a><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\" \/><\/li><\/ol><\/div><div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ebebeb;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div>[vc_raw_html]JTVCYXV0aG9yX2luZm8lNUQlMEElNUJzb2NpYWxfd2FyZmFyZSU1RA==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1680274601702{margin-right: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.post-summary-list&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Are you wondering which Apple device supports AirDrop? We have compiled a list of the iOS devices that support the said feature.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>How to fix AirDrop feature on your iPhone or iPad if it&#8217;s not working? Check device compatibility, update your device, and more tips outlined in this article.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>To fix AirDrop not working on Mac, learn how to change AirDrop&#8217;s settings in this article.<\/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: Quick Fixes for Airdrop Issues on iPhone, iPad, and Mac&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:22px|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1701966583807{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ffd797;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div>[vc_accordion active_tab=&#8221;1&#8243; collapsible=&#8221;yes&#8221; title_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; style=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;<b>iPhone\/iPad:<\/b> Verify AirDrop Compatibility&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure your device is AirDrop-capable. Compatible iPhones include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u2705 iPhones: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Models from iPhone 5 to the latest iPhone 16 series.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u2705 iPads: <\/b>iPad 4 and newer, including all iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro models.<\/p>\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-c6a578553029b33f934eea17aed1038f.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-c6a578553029b33f934eea17aed1038f > 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_1701971980535\" id=\"default-btn-c6a578553029b33f934eea17aed1038f\"><span>Need Help? 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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-1a9d917a74af6c4eb25c1b640a9450f8.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-1a9d917a74af6c4eb25c1b640a9450f8 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1701968273884\" id=\"default-btn-1a9d917a74af6c4eb25c1b640a9450f8\"><span>Compare Trade-in Prices<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;<b>Mac:<\/b> Adjust AirDrop Settings&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><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>Finder<\/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;\">Use <\/span><b>Command-Shift-R<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if not listed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Set discovery to <b>Everyone<\/b>.<\/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-55f2fc116d0719573a9a2a8f97bd77fe.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-55f2fc116d0719573a9a2a8f97bd77fe > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"#section-a9\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1701971918940\" id=\"default-btn-55f2fc116d0719573a9a2a8f97bd77fe\"><span>Need Help? 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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-7768b3e1b1e3db3dd96f231912340aef.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-7768b3e1b1e3db3dd96f231912340aef > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1701968300968\" id=\"default-btn-7768b3e1b1e3db3dd96f231912340aef\"><span>Compare Trade-in Prices<\/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-69cf73451ce81\" data-id=\"69cf73451ce81\" 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><strong><a href=\"#section-1\">Troubleshooting AirDrop issues<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#section-2\">How to fix AirDrop not working on an iPhone\/iPad<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#section-3\">How to fix AirDrop not working on Mac<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#section-4\">AirDrop alternatives<\/a><\/strong><\/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 Troubleshoot AirDrop Not Working on Your 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; el_id=&#8221;section-1&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text]If your AirDrop notification is not showing up on your iPhone or AirDrop photos are not showing up, it may be because of some easily fixable issues. We have listed the three main things you should check when having problems with your AirDrop.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li><strong>iOS Version:\u00a0<\/strong>Check if your devices are updated to iOS 7\/Mac\/or\/X lion (10.7) or later versions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wi-Fi and Bluetooth:\u00a0<\/strong>Make sure that your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections are turned on.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distance:\u00a0<\/strong>Ensure that both devices are within optimal distance, around 30 feet.<\/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-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 Resolve AirDrop Issues Not Working on Your iPhone and iPad?&#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; el_id=&#8221;section-2&#8243;][vc_column]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69cf73451cef4\" data-id=\"69cf73451cef4\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"30\" data-height-tab=\"30\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]AirDrop is an iOS feature that you can use to securely transfer files between two Apple devices, including iPhones and iPads. You can try these troubleshooting techniques to fix AirDrop issues on your device.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Make sure your gadget supports AirDrop.&#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;][vc_column_text]To use AirDrop on an iPad or iPhone, you must have an iPhone 5 or later model, an iPad 4 or later, or an iPad mini or later. Below, we have compiled a list of all models compatible with AirDrop:[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9898&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><p><strong>iPhone:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>iPhone 5C, 5S<\/li>\n<li>iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus<\/li>\n<li>iPhone SE (1st Gen)<\/li>\n<li>iPhone 7, 7 Plus<\/li>\n<li>iPhone 8, 8 Plus<\/li>\n<li>iPhone X, XR, XS, XS Max<\/li>\n<li>iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max<\/li>\n<li>iPhone SE (2nd gen)<\/li>\n<li>iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max<\/li>\n<li>iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max<\/li>\n<li>iPhone SE (3rd gen)<\/li>\n<li>iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max<\/li>\n<li>iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max<\/li>\n<li>iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max<\/li>\n<li>iPhone 17, Air, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69cf73451cf43\" data-id=\"69cf73451cf43\" 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;9897&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><p><strong>iPad:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>iPad:<\/strong> 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, A16 (11)<\/li>\n<li><strong>iPad mini:<\/strong> 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7<\/li>\n<li><strong>iPad Air:<\/strong> 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11 M2, 13 M2, 11 M3, 13 M3<\/li>\n<li><strong>iPad Pro:\u00a0<\/strong>1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11 M4, 13 M4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Restart Bluetooth and Wi-Fi&#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-a2&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><p>AirDrop must rely on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections to transfer data\/files. If AirDrop continues to fail, you can try to disable both connections altogether and then reconnect them again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For Wi-Fi:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Swipe down from the top right hand corner to access the control panel<\/li>\n<li>Tap the <strong>Wi-Fi <\/strong>icon<\/li>\n<li>Wi-Fi has now been toggled off<\/li>\n<li>Tap the icon again to turn it back on<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69cf73451cfaa\" data-id=\"69cf73451cfaa\" 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\"><p><strong>For Bluetooth:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Swipe down from the top right hand corner to access the control panel<\/li>\n<li>Tap the <strong>Bluetooth <\/strong>icon<\/li>\n<li>Bluetooth has now been toggled off<\/li>\n<li>Tap the icon again to turn it back on<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9890&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69cf73451cfe5\" data-id=\"69cf73451cfe5\" 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][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Look into the AirDrop settings.&#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-a3&#8243;]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><p>AirDrop has three settings, and they serve different purposes. If your AirDrop isn&#8217;t working, try selecting each setting to see which one works for your iPhone or iPad.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Receiving Off:\u00a0<\/strong>No one can AirDrop files to your device.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Everyone:\u00a0<\/strong>Anyone can share data or files to your iOS device.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contacts Only:\u00a0<\/strong>If someone is transferring files to your phone, the sender&#8217;s phone number or email address must be in your contacts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Unlock your device&#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-a4&#8243;]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><p>If your device is locked or turned off, it will not be visible to others as an available device for sending an AirDropped file.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to receive something via AirDrop, make sure your iPhone or iPad is turned888 on, unlocked, and the display is turned on.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wake iPhone\/iPad:\u00a0<\/strong>Press the side button &gt; Raise iPhone<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unlock With Face ID:\u00a0<\/strong>Tap screen &gt; Glance at your device &gt; Swipe up from the bottom of your screen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unlock Using Touch ID:\u00a0<\/strong>Using the finger you registered with Touch ID, press the Home button<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unlock With a Passcode:<\/strong>\u00a0From the bottom of the Lock Screen, swipe up &gt; Enter the passcode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Move the devices closer together.&#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-a5&#8243;][vc_column_text]AirDrop uses Bluetooth to locate devices and transfer files when a shared Wi-Fi network is unavailable.<\/p>\n<p>For most iPhones, Bluetooth has a range of about 33 feet (10 meters). If the two devices you want to use AirDrop between are not within this range, it may not work.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Turn off the personal hotspot.&#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-a6&#8243;]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><p>If your iPhone or iPad acts as a personal hotspot for other devices, AirDrop will not work. To send files via AirDrop, first turn off your hotspot because you can turn it back on after transferring files.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these steps to disable personal hotspot:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open\u00a0<strong>Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Tap\u00a0<strong>Cellular<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Disable\u00a0<\/strong>hotspot<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9886&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9885&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Perform a hard reset (Network Settings)&#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-a7&#8243;]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><p>If none of the above solutions work, you can try performing a hard reset on your iPhone or iPad. A hard reset restarts and refreshes the memory in which your iPhone or iPad&#8217;s apps run. It&#8217;s one of the best fixes for recurring iOS problems.<\/p>\n<p>Take these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Tap\u00a0<strong>Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Tap\u00a0<strong>General<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Choose<strong>\u00a0Transfer or Reset iPhone\/iPad<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Tap<strong>\u00a0Reset Network Settings.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9887&#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;9888&#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;9889&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/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;What To Do When AirDrop on Mac Is Not Working?&#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; el_id=&#8221;section-3&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text]AirDrop is intended to send and receive photos, videos, documents, contacts, passwords, and anything else from your Apple device&#8217;s in-app Action menu.<\/p>\n<p>Because AirDrop can be used between Macs, iPhones, and iPads, the first thing to do if you&#8217;re having trouble with AirDrop is to ensure that your devices support it.\u00a0[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Check device compatibility&#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-a8&#8243;]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">AirDrop between two Mac computers is available for the following models:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aluminum MacBook:<\/strong>\u00a0Late 2008<\/li>\n<li><strong>MacBook Pro:\u00a0<\/strong>Late 2008 or newer, except the late 2008 17-inch<\/li>\n<li><strong>MacBook Air:\u00a0<\/strong>Late 2010 or newer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>AirDrop allows you to send files between Mac and iOS devices on the following Mac models:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mac Pro:\u00a0<\/strong>Late 2013 or newer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mac Mini:\u00a0<\/strong>Late 2012 or newer<\/li>\n<li><strong>iMac Pro:\u00a0<\/strong>all models<\/li>\n<li><strong>iMac:<\/strong>\u00a0Late 2012 or newer<\/li>\n<li><strong>MacBook Pro:\u00a0<\/strong>Mid-2012 or newer<\/li>\n<li><strong>MacBook (Retina):\u00a0<\/strong>all models<\/li>\n<li><strong>MacBook Air:\u00a0<\/strong>Mid-2012 or newer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69cf73451d0d9\" data-id=\"69cf73451d0d9\" 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\"><p>If you don&#8217;t know which Mac model you have, you can test its AirDrop compatibility by doing the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click the\u00a0<strong>Finder\u00a0<\/strong>icon in the Dock<\/li>\n<li>In the menu bar, click\u00a0<strong>Go<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>If AirDrop is not listed as an option, your Mac does not support the feature.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Adjust your AirDrop settings&#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-a9&#8243;]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><p>You can find the settings for AirDrop on Mac in the Control Center, which is on the far right of the menu bar.<\/p>\n<p>You can also try these steps to select AirDrop settings on your Mac:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open a\u00a0<strong>Finder window<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tap AirDrop<\/strong>\u00a0from the Finder sidebar<\/li>\n<li>In case AirDrop isn&#8217;t included in the list, you can use the keyword combination\u00a0<strong>Command-Shift-R<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select the\u00a0<strong>Allow me to be discovered by: setting<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Choose\u00a0<strong>Everyone<\/strong>\u00a0from the drop-down menu.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9880&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Restart Bluetooth and Wi-Fi&#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-a10&#8243;]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><p>Restarting both connections may fix AirDrop issues. Simply follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Tap the<strong>\u00a0Control Center icon<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Tap\u00a0<strong>Bluetooth and Wi-Fi<\/strong>\u00a0panes by clicking through them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><p><strong>Tweak your firewall settings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If AirDrop isn&#8217;t showing as an option to send files on your Mac, you can also limit the strictness of its firewall. Follow these steps to do so:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In the menu bar, click the Apple logo and choose\u00a0<strong>System Preferences.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>After System Preferences, select\u00a0<strong>Security &amp; Privacy<\/strong>\u00a0preference.<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>padlock icon<\/strong>\u00a0will appear, click it and input your\u00a0<strong>admin password<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>You can also use your<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Mac&#8217;s\u00a0<strong>Touch ID.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Firewall Options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Uncheck the box next to &#8220;<strong>Block all incoming connections&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Uncheck the box next to\u00a0<strong>&#8220;Automatically allow built-in software to receive incoming connections.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\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-4&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Alternatives if AirDrop Is Not Showing Up&#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; el_id=&#8221;section-4&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text]If your device&#8217;s AirDrop is still not working and you don&#8217;t have the time to try our troubleshooting techniques, you can install third-party apps that allow you to share files with other Apple devices.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some apps available on the App Store that serve as alternatives for AirDrop.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>AnyTrans<\/li>\n<li>SHAREit<\/li>\n<li>Send Anywhere<\/li>\n<li>Zapya<\/li>\n<li>Wi-Fi Transfer<\/li>\n<li>Xender<\/li>\n<li>File Pizza<\/li>\n<li>AirDroid<\/li>\n<li>Snap Share<\/li>\n<li>Instashare<\/li>\n<li>WeTransfer<\/li>\n<li>Snapdrop<\/li>\n<li>Retroshare<\/li>\n<li>Airdroid Personal<\/li>\n<li>Windows Nearby<\/li>\n<li>ShareMe<\/li>\n<li>ShareDrop<\/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;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Frequently Asked Questions&#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_accordion active_tab=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible=&#8221;yes&#8221; style=&#8221;2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;.accordion-bmc&#8221;][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Why does AirDrop continue to fail on iPhones?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1709306172161{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">AirDrop failures usually result from Wi-Fi or Bluetooth problems. Try turning both services off and then on again to troubleshoot. If the issues persist, reset your network settings by going to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>General<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Reset<\/strong>. This can address any underlying connectivity issues affecting AirDrop.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Why is AirDrop unable to detect anyone?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1709306184334{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">AirDrop can only detect devices within about 30 feet or 9 meters. Ensure the devices you&#8217;re trying to connect with are within this distance. Also, verify that both devices have AirDrop set to <strong>Everyone<\/strong> or <strong>Contacts Only<\/strong> as needed, and ensure no personal hotspot connections are causing interference.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;How can I enable AirDrop?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1709306196009{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-on-airdrop\">activate AirDrop<\/a>, swipe to open the Control Center &gt; press and hold the network settings card &gt; then tap AirDrop. Choose either Contacts Only or Everyone to make your device discoverable. 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