Verify that the recipient of your message is close by and within Bluetooth and Wi-Fi range.
Verify that Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are turned on for both you and the person you are sending this to.
Verify whether the recipient of your message has AirDrop set to receive from Contacts Only.
To get the file, ask them to set their AirDrop reception setting to Everyone if you’re not in their Contacts.
When an app is open, tap the Share button or share.
Press the AirDrop icon.
To share something with an AirDrop user, tap their profile.
There are several devices close by that you can share with if the AirDrop button has a red numbered badge.
You can share stuff with someone you’re close to simply opening it on your device and then bringing them together.
You receive an alert when someone uses AirDrop to share something with you.
Decline or Accept can be tapped.
If you select Accept, the AirDrop will typically be received by the app from which it was sent.
Go to Settings and select General to select who can view your device and send you content using AirDrop.
Press AirDrop and select a setting.
Control Center is where you can also adjust your AirDrop settings.
In the upper-left corner of the network settings card, press or touch and hold firmly.
Toggling between Receiving Off, Contacts Only, or Everyone, touch and hold the AirDrop button.
If you are unable to tap to modify Receiving Off, select Settings > Screen Time.
Select Content & Privacy Limitations.
Please ensure that AirDrop is enabled by tapping Allowed Apps.
Devices running iOS 10 or later, iPadOS, or macOS Sierra 10.12 or later can select the Contacts Only option.
Let’s investigate why I am unable to enable AirDrop.
ADVANCE THE AIRDROP SETTINGS AND ENSURE THE DEVICES ARE AWARENESS
Verify whether Bluetooth and WiFi are enabled, turn off the device’s personal hotspot, close the device, turn off the DND or Focus mode, and remove any airdrop restrictions.
Now let’s see how I can make AirDrop receive.
Verify that the recipient of your message is close by and within Bluetooth and Wi-Fi range.
Verify that Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are turned on for both you and the person you are sending this to. Turn off Personal Hotspot if it’s enabled for either of you.
Verify whether the recipient of your message has AirDrop set to receive from Contacts Only. If so, and you’re in their Contacts, AirDrop won’t function until they have your Apple ID’s email address or phone number in your contact card.
To get the file, ask them to set their AirDrop reception setting to Everyone if you’re not in their Contacts.
When an app is open, tap the Share button or share. You can choose numerous photographs by swiping left or right when sharing a photo from the photographs app.
Press the AirDrop icon.
To share with another AirDrop user, tap their name. Alternatively, you can share files across your own Apple devices via AirDrop.
Let’s get started on setting up AirDrop on my Mac.
With AirDrop, you can wirelessly transfer files, images, webpages, map locations, and more to a Mac, iPhone, or iPad that’s close by.
You can send items from the Finder, the desktop, and within apps like Maps and Safari on your Mac using AirDrop.
From a Finder window or the desktop: To transmit an item, control-click on it, select AirDrop from the shortcut menu, then choose the device you want to send it to.
From the Finder: Select the object you wish to send by dragging it to the Finder sidebar after clicking AirDrop.
Using an app: To transmit an item to a device, click the Share icon in the app’s toolbar, pick AirDrop, and then Select the device.
You have the option to accept and save an item that someone sends to you on your Mac using AirDrop.
Select an option by clicking the Accept pop-up menu shown in the AirDrop notice on your Mac.