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My MacBook air is not discoverable through airdrop

I’m unable to airdrop from macbook air to iPhone 13

iPhone 13, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 18, 2022 6:00 AM

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Posted on Jun 18, 2022 10:09 AM

Hi anupma71,


If you're trying to AirDrop from your Mac to your iPhone 13, try the steps below.


First, make sure that your iPhone is discoverable (since it's the recipient). Unlock your iPhone, then swipe down from the top right corner of the screen. Tap and hold the grid in the top left corner (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.) until two additional options appear. Then, make sure that AirDrop is set to Contacts Only or Everyone.


If that still doesn't work, try disabling, then re-enabling both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both your iPhone and your Mac.

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Jun 18, 2022 10:09 AM in response to anupma71

Hi anupma71,


If you're trying to AirDrop from your Mac to your iPhone 13, try the steps below.


First, make sure that your iPhone is discoverable (since it's the recipient). Unlock your iPhone, then swipe down from the top right corner of the screen. Tap and hold the grid in the top left corner (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.) until two additional options appear. Then, make sure that AirDrop is set to Contacts Only or Everyone.


If that still doesn't work, try disabling, then re-enabling both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both your iPhone and your Mac.

My MacBook air is not discoverable through airdrop

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