AirDrop Not Working on Mac, iPhone, iPad? Try These Simple Fixes!

Подробнее о видео

AirDrop not working on Mac or iPhone or iPad? AirDrop stuck at Waiting? Here are some simple and effective methods to fix this problem so you can get back to sharing files seamlessly between your devices.

Chapters:
[00:00] AirDrop Not Working
[00:20] Send Files using AirDrop
[01:30] Check Firewall Settings
[01:59] Last Method
[02:15] Conclusion

For this example, I'm using my trusty iPhone to send files to my nearby Mac. But when I tried to send a file through AirDrop, it got stuck at 'Waiting.' Even if I canceled and retried, it just wouldn't work.

To fix this, we'll try a few methods, and I'm confident that at least one of them will work for you. Just make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

First, if you're in a similar situation and have a Mac available, follow these steps:
Unlock your iPhone and enable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and AirDrop. Long press on the AirDrop icon to choose 'Everyone for 10 minutes.'
On your Mac, go to Finder and add 'AirDrop' to the sidebar.
Choose AirDrop in the Finder, and you should see your iPhone listed.
Change 'Allow me to be discovered by:' from 'No one' to 'Everyone.'
Now, your iPhone and Mac should be visible to each other. Try sending a file again, and if it still doesn't work, move on to the next method.

Now, let's check your Mac's firewall settings:
Go to your Mac's settings, then click on Network and choose Firewall.
Select 'Options' and disable 'Block all incoming connections.' If you use a VPN frequently, this could be the culprit behind AirDrop not working and getting stuck at 'Waiting.'
If you're still having trouble, let's try one last method.

This final method might sound a bit silly, but trust me, it works almost every time:
Simply restart your iPhone or iPad.
Retry the first method we discussed earlier.
Your AirDrop should now be working as expected.

So there you have it! We hope one of the methods mentioned in the video solves your AirDrop not working issue.

Subscribe to TechEmpty at

Stay Connected with Sai Praveen
Facebook:
Instagram:
Twitter:
Website: