Every one of these steps did not work for me either…: I just did a software update and I am running When I launch airdrop from my mac, none of my iOS devices show up. I just get the message to ask other users to activate airdrop. I have no trouble using airdrop between my iOS devices though. I would recommend a new Mac and a new iPhone, works for me every time. It is an older Mac, about 6 years, but still…. This is nice if AirDrop shows up to be turned on. I believe this question was asked above but nobody has answered it yet.
Larry, did you read the article? I just read this article and it was specifically about what to do when AirDrop does not appear to begin with. Here, I just found it, let me point you to the article about what to do when AirDrop is not showing up to begin with:. Make Bagels Great Again!! But, since Ted is starting the questions. Good deal for iOS! Cycling Bluetooth off then on usually fixed this. Name required. Mail will not be published required. All Rights Reserved.
Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. This is the Easy Fix Feb 1, - 42 Comments. Enjoy this tip? Subscribe to our newsletter! You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Nicole says:. October 22, at am. How to use AirDrop Follow the steps for your device. On your iPhone 11 or later Open an app, then tap Share or the Share button. If you share a photo from the Photos app, you can swipe left or right and select multiple photos.
Tap the AirDrop button. If the person that you want to share with also has an iPhone 11 model or iPhone 12 model , point your iPhone in the direction of the other iPhone.
Tap the profile picture of its user at the top of the screen. Or you can use AirDrop between your own Apple devices. If you see a red numbered badge on the AirDrop button, there are multiple devices nearby that you can share with. It doesn't appear in the Photos or TV apps. Dec 24, AM. Feb 26, AM in response to jtleebs In response to jtleebs. Feb 26, AM. You have to first convert the video from. Once you airdrop it, the file will be in Photos app.
Jul 16, PM. Oct 1, PM in response to smachaje In response to smachaje. This is not a format issue. Do Not Disturb mode can prevent AirDop from working properly. It will also make your device undiscoverable. You can also swipe up from the bottom of the screen or swipe down from the top-right edge of the screen to access Control Center and deselect the DNM icon. You can also swipe with your two fingers from the left edge of the trackpad to the right to access the Notification Center.
If you wish to not deactivate DNM but still want to use AirDrop, just awake your device so it can be discoverable. This happens to me all the time. We recommend you turn Personal Hotspot off in order for AirDrop to work. To do so, head over to Settings on your phone, tap Personal Hotspot, and switch the toggle off to deactivate it.
Once Personal Hotspot is off on your iPhone, you may need to manually disconnect your Mac from it. Another common reason why AirDrop is not working is your device is not discoverable. Asked by davidearnest. Copy to clipboard Share this post. Copied to Clipboard. Add a Comment. I met the same issue.
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