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I can receive on airdrop but can't send

I can receive on airdrop but can't send and my settings seem to be on and correct?





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Posted on Jun 16, 2019 9:26 AM

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Posted on Jun 16, 2019 1:03 PM

For sending, Airdrop settings should be adjusted on the receiver's iPhone


Before you begin

Before you begin, check the following:

  • Make sure that the person you're sending to is nearby and within Bluetooth and Wi-Fi range.
  • Check that you and the person you're sending to have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on. If either of you have Personal Hotspot on, turn it off.
  • Check if the person you're sending to has their AirDrop set to receive from Contacts Only. If they do, and you’re in their Contacts, they need to have your email address or mobile number in your contact card for AirDrop to work.
  • If you're not in their Contacts, have them set their AirDrop receiving setting to Everyone in order to receive the file.

You can put your AirDrop receiving setting to Contacts Only or Receiving Off at any time to control who can see your device and send you content in AirDrop.



Use AirDrop on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204144

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Jun 16, 2019 1:03 PM in response to stlbythesea

For sending, Airdrop settings should be adjusted on the receiver's iPhone


Before you begin

Before you begin, check the following:

  • Make sure that the person you're sending to is nearby and within Bluetooth and Wi-Fi range.
  • Check that you and the person you're sending to have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on. If either of you have Personal Hotspot on, turn it off.
  • Check if the person you're sending to has their AirDrop set to receive from Contacts Only. If they do, and you’re in their Contacts, they need to have your email address or mobile number in your contact card for AirDrop to work.
  • If you're not in their Contacts, have them set their AirDrop receiving setting to Everyone in order to receive the file.

You can put your AirDrop receiving setting to Contacts Only or Receiving Off at any time to control who can see your device and send you content in AirDrop.



Use AirDrop on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204144

I can receive on airdrop but can't send

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