AirDrop Not Working? Here's How to Fix (iPhone & Mac)

AirDrop is a handy feature on Apple devices since it lets users discover nearby Macs and iOS devices and securely transfer files between them over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The only problem is that it doesn't always work. If that sounds like your current experience with AirDrop, this video offers some troubleshooting steps that may help.

[rogerthompson]

This is one of the BEST informative and accurate videos available. Thanks OWC!

[ChocolateCat]

Thank you so much for this!! It was extremely helpful.

[danielknapper]

Excellent help video. Helped me with a frustrating airdrop malfunction. Simply turning off and on wifi and airdrop on both devices worked for me. This was surprising because apple devices usually don't need such basic troubleshooting, but could perhaps be because my mac is 7 years old.

[vandermeer-cinematography]

You are the best, I was struggling for 10 days in a row after reinstalling my laptop!

[lizzielangs]

Thank you so much. You are so easy to follow and understand. Love You

[ysqwuzl]

I can't tell you how many times I tried fixing this issue and THIS finally fixed it! It was the firewall options. Thank YOU so much!

[teenrelationshipcoach]

Very helpful! Fixed my problem right away!

[camilagodoy]

Excellent video! In less than 5 minutes, I was able to fix my AirDrop. Thank you😊

[hymzhao]

Thank you so so so much for the tips! I was so confused why my airdrop wasn't working from my iPhone to my Mac... I thought it was my phone's problem until I got a new phone and it still wasn't working!! The problem was my Mac's firewall settings! Thank you so much!!!

[anabellingleton]

Thank you so much! This video helped me fix my problem!!!

[djpham]

THANK YOU SO The firewall settings was my issue.

[familystoragetransfer]

You forgot one very important thing that fixed my problem: The devices must share the same wifi. I have two (2.4 and 5) and my devices where not on the same. I switched both to the same, and the problem was gone. Otherwise, your video is I believe the most practically informative fix it yourself video by far. You cover all the what, how, where's.

[nigelcarren]

Thank you mate. Switching Airdrop and Bluetooth off and back on again on my iPhone 8 worked a treat. It now speaks to my old MacBook again. 👍🏻🇬🇧

[sarahmclachlan]

thank !!! helped me tremendously!!! :)

[edwarddrangel]

Thanks for this. I found an important video (son's solo in HS concert) in a text and was able to airdrop to my iMac. So happy; sharing it now and also keeping it safe for the future.

[SimonKock]

On Mac you may reset the bluetooth module by CMD-Alt-Clicking the bluetooth icon and selecting reset, too.

[bneihaneviim]

Thank you for that! The turn off and on Bluetooth and wifi trick helped. All the best!

[BartolomeJrCabahug]

thank you for the new information and knowledge..

[adanpalma]

Thanks, it help me. My issue was firewall was blocking incoming connections

[ewlw]

Thanks! The firewall solution worked. :)