Airdrop is used by Apple users for sharing files over devices. It is indeed an excellent feature of Apple that is used to transfer files from one device to the other. It is often used by almost the majority of Apple users.
But, sometimes it doesn’t function properly and leads users to some panic situations. If you are one among such, we have covered you with some tips and tricks to fix this issue.
Let’s get started with the Airdrop fixing methods. AirDrop is an awesome device that connects the users to exchange media, audio, files to any of Apple’s devices. May it be iPad, iPhone, iMac, and others.
It uses Bluetooth 4. x for power-efficient broadcast and peer-peer discovery for speedy transfer. The whole process is so simple yet secure way for sharing content across the devices.
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How To Fix AirDrop Not Working Issue?
If you are suffering from the AirDrop issue, then you must need to check out the solutions described below. If you want to improve the performance of your AirDrop or are dissatisfied with its working then, you must check this article on ways to fix it.
1. Adjust AirDrop Settings
AirDrop has settings that display three various levels
- Off
- Contacts Only
- Everyone
Out of 3 settings, contacts only is the complicated one since it has to verify various parameters like who knows who. If you want to explore more of it then, switch to everyone. You can experiment and play with the settings as well to know which works better for you.
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On the Home screen, tap on “Settings”. Scroll through the results and find “General” settings. Select the General settings. Tap on “AirDrop”. Choose from the options displayed ( Off, Contacts only, Everyone).
When you try to open AirDrop on your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch to your Mac. But, it is not showing on the results here is something to try to make it work for you.
On your iMac launch the “Finder”. On the sidebar, click on the “AirDrop”. You can switch to various settings that are displayed like “Contacts, Everyone, and No-one”.
This makes the device in an “AirDrop ready” situation and helps to detect various things.If this method, doesn’t work for you, proceed to the next part of the article to know more about it.
2. Hard Reset
If the above steps didn’t work well for you, It’s time to follow the below-mentioned process for better results. This method is efficient for devices like iPad (except iPad 2018 pro) and older mobiles that have a mechanical Home button (like iPhone 6s & earlier).
For iPhone6 or iPhone6s press and hold the “On/Off button” on the right side.For devices like iPhones, iPods, iPods press and hold the “Top On/Off button”.
Simultaneously press and hold the” Home” button on the front of your iPhone, iPad touch, iPod, and other devices.Continue to do the process till the screen turns black and the Apple logo appears on it.
For the iphone 7 version. This is the process that is to be followed if you have iPhone 7 specifically. Let’s dive into the process.
Step 1: Press and hold the “On/Off button” on the right side of the mobile.
Step 2: Simultaneously press and hold the “Volume” button on the left side of your iPhone.Continue to do the process till the screen turns off and the Apple logo shows on the screen of your iPhone.
For iPhone8, iPhoneX, iPhoneXS, iPhoneXS Max, iPhone XR, iPad Pro (2018 version), you need to follow this.
Step 1: Press and release the “Volume up” button.Then, press and release the “Volume Down” button.
Step 2: Press and hold the “sleep or wake” button.Hold the “side button” even, if the screen shows shut down on the screen.
3. Check For Updates
Apple Bluetooth Stack – the software that controls the device’s radio. Sometimes new versions of ios have compatibility issues, else they fix those issues. If it is concerned with Bluetooth connectivity, you better update the settings.
Step 1: On the Home screen Launch “Settings”. Tap “General” settings.
Step 2: Tap on the “Software update” option. If there are any updates click on the “Install” button.
After Installing, try to run the AirDrop once and check whether it works or not. If it works you are good to go and if it still doesn’t work try the next method.
4. Reset Network
Resetting your device requires a lot of time and patience. But, when your device has issues while connecting to other devices or on AirDrop, you need to restart the device.
Step 1: On the Home screen, Launch the “Settings”.Select the “General” settings and click on it.You need to scroll down to the bottom and click on “Restart”.
Step 2: Tap on “Restart network settings”. Enter your “passcode” on the screen.Click on “Reset Network Settings” to complete the restart process.
Once this process gets completed you need to reconnect to every wifi network and Bluetooth device you use. Check if the AirDrop works, if it doesn’t work then proceed to the next process.
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5. Contact Apple
Like any other support center, Apple is also having a contact center where all the Apple-related issues can be solved. If you have “Apple Care+”, go to the nearest local Apple customer center and get the issue resolved easily.
Conclusion
If you are having any issues related to AirDrop kindly follow the procedural steps explained at each stage. These steps are particularly explained keeping in mind the various versions of Apple devices. Hope this article is helpful for you guys.
