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Airdrop not working, or potentially disabled?

Hi - I'm using a MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021) M1, on Montery 12.2.1


I've tried using Airdrop but it seems to not be installed, or perhaps disabled?


It appears in the command centre, but is off and it's not possible to toggle it on (screenshot 1).



I've also done some troubleshooting online, and when I try to open Airdrop manually from Applications, it simply says application not found. (screenshot 2)


How can I reinstall Airdrop?

Posted on May 16, 2022 11:26 PM

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Posted on May 17, 2022 6:55 AM

hQ24 wrote:

Hi - I'm using a MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021) M1, on Montery 12.2.1

I've tried using Airdrop but it seems to not be installed, or perhaps disabled?

It appears in the command centre, but is off and it's not possible to toggle it on (screenshot 1).




Verify your software is up to date


The current stable release of Monterey including bug fixes, is macOS 12.4


Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support


Update your iPhone - iOS 15.5

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support



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May 17, 2022 6:55 AM in response to hQ24

hQ24 wrote:

Hi - I'm using a MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021) M1, on Montery 12.2.1

I've tried using Airdrop but it seems to not be installed, or perhaps disabled?

It appears in the command centre, but is off and it's not possible to toggle it on (screenshot 1).




Verify your software is up to date


The current stable release of Monterey including bug fixes, is macOS 12.4


Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support


Update your iPhone - iOS 15.5

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support



Airdrop not working, or potentially disabled?

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