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 article offers some troubleshooting steps that may help. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. AirDrop is designed to let you send and receive photos, videos, documents, contacts,
passwords and anything else that can be transferred from the in-app Action menu on your Apple device. Since AirDrop can be used between Macs, iPhones, and iPads, the first thing to check if you’re having a problem with AirDrop is to make sure your devices support it. iPhone and iPad: To use AirDrop on iOS, you'll need an iPhone 5 or later, iPad 4 or later, iPad mini, or fifth-generation iPod touch. 2. Check AirDrop SettingsThere is one inactive setting and two active settings for AirDrop: Receiving Off prevents anyone from sharing anything with you over AirDrop, while Everyone accepts shares from any sender, and Contacts Only limits shares to people whose email address or mobile number appears in your contacts. (These settings are also useful for ensuring you don't become the victim of an unsolicited AirDrop share.) If you're having trouble getting AirDrop to work, try switching to Everyone if it's not already selected. Adjust AirDrop Settings on iPhone and iPad
Adjust AirDrop Settings on Mac
On Mac, AirDrop settings can also be found in the Control Center, accessed in the far right of the menu bar. 3. Toggle Wi-Fi and BluetoothAirDrop relies on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to transfer files over the air. If you're still having trouble getting AirDrop to work correctly, try switching off both radios completely then turn them back on again. Toggle Wi-Fi on iPhone and iPad
Toggle Bluetooth on iPhone and iPad
Toggle Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on MacTo toggle Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in macOS, simply click the Control Center icon in far right of the menu bar, and then click through to the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi panes to toggle the switches next to them. 4. Disable Personal HotspotIf you're hosting a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone to provide internet access to another device, AirDrop won't work. The only solution is to turn off the Personal Hotspot. This will make the internet connection unavailable to the device that was using the hotspot, but you can always turn it back on again once you've transferred files over AirDrop. In iOS 13.1 and later, Apple doesn't include an on/off switch in Settings -> Personal Hotspot. The thinking behind this change is that your hotspot is always ready to provide internet access to your other devices whenever they need it. On that basis, verified devices may automatically connect to your nearby instant hotspot if there's no Wi-Fi internet connection available. To prevent devices from connecting to your iPhone or iPad hotspot, launch the Control Center: Long press the Bluetooth button, and if the Personal Hotspot button is green on the next screen, tap it to make your hotspot Not Discoverable. 5. Make Sure Your iPhone or iPad is UnlockedIf your device is locked or powered off, it won't appear to someone else as an available device for sending an AirDropped file. If you want to receive anything over AirDrop, make sure your iPhone or iPad is powered on and is unlocked with the display on. 6. Bring the Devices Closer to Each OtherWhen a shared Wi-Fi network isn't available, AirDrop relies exclusively on Bluetooth to find devices and transfer files. Bluetooth has a range of about 33 feet (10 meters) on modern iPhones, so make sure the two devices you
want to use AirDrop between are within this range, otherwise it might not work 7. Limit the Firewall on Your MacIf you're trying to AirDrop files to a Mac but it doesn't show as an option on the sending device, try limiting the strictness of your Mac's firewall.
8. Hard Reset Your DeviceIf none of the above have solved AirDrop issues on an iOS device, try doing a hard reset. The process is different depending on your device model.
Contact Apple SupportIf none of the above steps have solved your AirDrop issue, it could be down to a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi hardware issue. If in doubt, the best course of action is to contact Apple Support or check in to a Genius Bar at your nearest Apple store and they can run a diagnostic check on your device. Related StoriesHow to Turn Off Live Text on MacTuesday February 15, 2022 12:26 pm PST by Tim Hardwick In macOS Monterey, Apple's Live Text feature can automatically recognize text when it appears in an image in Safari, Photos, Preview, Quick Look, and elsewhere, allowing you to copy or share it. If you find this text auto-detection a distraction, and you might prefer to turn it off. This article explains how. How to Turn Off Live Text in macOS Launch System Preferences from your Mac's Dock, ... 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Pourquoi AirDrop ne fonctionne pas sur mon iPhone ?Astuce 1: Réinitialiser les paramètres de réseau
S'il y a un problème de connexion Wi-Fi sur votre iPhone, cela pourrait être la cause de votre problème "AirDrop ne fonctionne pas". La méthode que vous pouvez essayer pour réparer votre connexion Wi-Fi est de réinitialiser les paramètres de réseau de votre appareil.
Pourquoi mon AirDrop ne marche pas ?Régler Airdrop et réinitialiser les paramètres réseau
L'une des raisons pour lesquelles l'iPhone airdrop ne fonctionne pas est que les gens ne règlent pas correctement les paramètres généraux, ou que les autorisations ne sont pas accordées pour accepter des fichiers vers et depuis d'autres appareils Apple.
Comment régler AirDrop ?Existe-t-il une version pour Android ou Windows ?. Ouvrez une application puis appuyez sur Partager (si vous partagez une image depuis l'app Photos, faites glisser votre doigt vers la gauche ou la droite). Touchez le bouton AirDrop.. |