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Airdrop isn't working on iPhone SE

Airdrop isn't working on iPhone SE


iPhone 5c, iOS 10

Posted on Jul 17, 2020 8:19 AM

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Jul 21, 2020 4:11 PM in response to Hrync

Hello Hrync,


We appreciate the update on the issue!


Have you restarted both iOS devices yet? Restart your iPhone


Also, as a test, try using these steps from the article titled How to use AirDrop on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to set your AirDrop to "Everyone," and let us know how that works: How to use AirDrop on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. The text below also covers double-checking Screen Time settings, which could be helpful.


"How to adjust AirDrop settings

To choose who can see your device and send you content in AirDrop:

  1. Go to Settings, tap General.
  2. Tap AirDrop, then choose an option.

You can also set your AirDrop options in Control Center. Here's how:

  1. On iPhone X or later, or an iPad with iOS 12 or later or iPadOS, swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen to open Control Center. On iPhone 8 or earlier, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
  2. Press firmly or touch and hold the network settings card in the upper-left corner.
  3. Touch and hold the AirDrop button , then choose one of these options:
    • Receiving Off: You won't receive AirDrop requests. 
    • Contacts Only: Only your contacts can see your device.
    • Everyone: All nearby Apple devices using AirDrop can see your device.

If you see Receiving Off and can't tap to change it:

  1. Go to Settings > Screen Time.
  2. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions.
  3. Tap Allowed Apps and make sure that AirDrop is turned on."


Take care.

Jul 21, 2020 11:19 AM in response to Hrync

Hi Hrync,


Thanks for posting. AirDrop is a great function, and we would want to make sure it is working as well. We will be happy to see how we can help out.


When you say it's not working, what's happening? Are you unable to receive, unable to send, both, or something else?


To start, we recommend the "Before you begin" section of this link: How to use AirDrop on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. If that doesn't help, check out the "How to adjust AirDrop settings" section as well.


Hope that helps. Have a good one.

Airdrop isn't working on iPhone SE

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