Airdrop Not Working?

This video is about AirDrop Not Working. Airdrop is a handy feature that makes transfers between devices super easy. But many users have reported problems with Airdrop. Some were able to send data to only limited contacts, however, others couldn’t send or receive anything at all via Airdrop. Here are some handy fixes to getting AirDrop working again.

To learn more, check out our articles for more information on how to troubleshoot AirDrop on all your iDevices!

0:00hi
0:03so you from Apple toolbox here with you today I love transferring my files with
0:09the simplicity of airdrop lately though my airdrop has just not function as it
0:15used to
0:15so what's up first things first
0:19it seems like the most recent iOS and mac OS updates may be part of the
0:24problem
0:25so I've compiled a list of things to do to get air drop back into working order
0:30first make sure all of your devices have airdrop turned on if you have personal
0:37hot spots turned on this needs to be changed to off
0:42ok now make sure bluetooth is on air drop also needs Wi-Fi so check that
0:49Wi-Fi is turned on
0:52this is one of those funny quirks airdrop doesn't require a Wi-Fi
0:56connection but it does need Wi-Fi to be turned on
1:00airdrop is in your control center on your home screen swipe up from the
1:05bottom
1:06tapping on airdrop leads the three options one off to contacts
1:13three everyone selecting everyone is our recommendation
1:18it just seems to work better if that trick doesn't help
1:23try a soft reset on your iPhone or other I device
1:26ok hopefully that worked but just in case it didn't
1:32it's time to explore your max firewall settings check these settings by going
1:38to System Preferences selecting security and privacy and then selecting firewall
1:45if firewall is turned on click firewall options make sure
1:52block all incoming connections is not checked if you are trying to airdrop
1:59between an or mac an older Mac click don't see who you're looking for and
2:04select search for older mac that should help if none of these tips work for you
2:11try and deactivate and then reactivate your iCloud account
2:17lastly if nothing yet suggested works it could be your Bluetooth preference file
2:24switch off bluetooth navigate to the main library folder open the preference
2:31folder and delete the file named calm . apple . bluetooth . p list
2:39empty your trash and only then turn bluetooth back on
2:45I hope these tips help you get airdrop working again
2:49let us know in the comments if you liked this also check out the link in
2:55descriptions to our article for more tips
2:58thanks for watching this video and remember to subscribe to apple toolbox
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3:06I'll catch up with you later

[ZachHurthFilms]

This is the best tutorial I've seen on your not because you solved the problem, but because your voice is just so comforting made me feel like my moma was showing me how to fix my airdrop, and the music made me feel like I was watching a kid show on Nick jr I love it🙏🏾🙏🏾

[marilynguthrie]

I was getting so frustrated trying to get my AirDrop to work. This video was fantastic and the last step did the trick! Thank you!

[prestige]

Sometimes working normally and sometimes not working at all 😔

[andreaalzmann]

THANK YOU!!! So helpful!! My hot spot was on. It was driving me crazy that I could not get airdrop to work again. Great job!!!

[skatofu]

finally after 2 hours of searching for a solution, cheers!

[gabrielles]

Thank you so much! Doing the last step fixed it. Great video

[degopaperspersonalize]

Thank you very much your explanation was excellent made it very easy to go step by step

[haddock]

Unchecking "Block all incoming connections" in Firewall settings worked perfectly.
Thank you very much.

[clarestokolosa]

This worked. Shutting off the firewall was key. I will turn it back on once my items are air dropped.

[LanaTiare]

Thank you so much!!!! It worked with the firewall tip!

[MrNaizon]

Thanks. The last tip with deleting Bluetooth​ file helped me.

[mariaorpilla]

Worked for me as well. Needed to adjust firewall as well. Thanks!

[jantbo]

Thank you...your advice helped. The last step you gave worked. You rock!

[vivianleehughes]

After 2 days with Apple Support and my phone carrier, this video HELPED greatly and fixed my issue. A HUGE thanks :-)

[karinamorenocandydesigner]

the only video that did works!!! Thanks for all the help!!

[jkraeme]

Turning on Wi-Fi cured my problems. That was a great tip!

[Fivefooball]

The last technique help me out..Thank you so much

[Julian]

It worked, Thanks A airdrop is really the most important mac tool.

[theginofamily]

Thanks for this video! I got it working again

[karissali]

Thank you so much! I did the last part to delete the audio file. It finally works!