AirDrop is the quintessential tool for seamlessly sharing files among Apple devices. AirDrop has made the entire operation so easy that it’s difficult to imagine file sharing without it. But like every other tool, AirDrop also faces certain issues from time to time. Today, we show you how to fix the AirDrop transfer failure on iPhone 2022.
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Make sure AirDrop is compatible with your device
The first thing you need to do is check whether AirDrop is compatible with your device. Make sure your iPhone, iPad, or iPod are running iOS 7 or later. If you’re using a Mac, make sure it’s running OS X Yosemite or later.
Restart your device
If a background glitch is keeping AirDrop from working properly, it can be resolved with a quick restart. Restarting your device should be the first step you take in fixing any unexpected malfunctions. Make sure you restart the device that is sending the file and well as the target device.
Check your AirDrop visibility settings
You can set your AirDrop visibility on three modes: Everyone, Contacts Only, and Receiving Off. If your visibility is set to Everyone, there is nothing much you can do. You are already visible by other devices on the network. If your visibility is set to Contacts Only, only those devices whose phone numbers or emails are saved in your phone will be able to share stuff with you. If your visibility is set to Receiving Off, your device is practically invisible.
If you’re facing issues with AirDrop, set your visibility settings to Everyone. You can do this by going to Settings>General>AirDrop>Everyone.
Turn off AirDrop restrictions
If you cant access AirDrop at all, it is quite possible that you may have blocked it in Content and Privacy Restrictions. In order to unblock it, go to Settings>Screen Time>Content and Privacy Restrictions and enable AirDrop.
Check your Bluetooth and WiFi to fix AirDrop transfer failure
A stable Bluetooth and WiFi connection is necessary for AirDrop to function. Make sure both Bluetooth and WiFi are turned on. For WiFi go to Settings>Wifi and turn it on. For Bluetooth go to Settings>Bluetooth and turn it on.
Disable Personal Hotspot on your iPhone
As mentioned earlier, AirDrop requires Bluetooth and WiFi to function properly. Your Personal Hotspot also needs the WiFi to work. Both, Personal Hotspot and AirDrop cannot work at the same time. So, ensuring your Personal Hotspot is turned off is always a safe bet when you’re facing issues with AirDrop. In order to turn off your Personal Hotspot, go to Settings>Personal Hotspot and turn it off.
Turn off Do Not Disturb
If your device is in Do Not Disturb mode, it may not send or receive files via AirDrop. Disable DND mode and try again. To turn off Do Not Disturb mode on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, simply go to the Control Center and hit the moon icon. The moon icon is lit up when the Do Not Disturb mode is turned on. Tapping the icon again will turn it off.
Check the target device’s available storage
If the target device does not have enough storage space to receive the files being sent to it, the AirDrop transfer will keep on failing. Make sure the target device has enough free space before transferring a large volume of files. To check the storage on your iPhone go to Settings>General>iPhone Storage.
Reset Network Settings
Resetting the network settings on your iPhone restores them to the factory default. This means your device will forget all WiFi networks it had been previously connected to, and will unpair itself from all Bluetooth devices. Any customised network settings will also be set back to default. Performing a network reset can fix any network-connection-related issues that may be keeping AirDrop from working. Here’s how you can go about it.
Step 1: Go to Settings and select General.
Step 2: Scroll down and select ‘Transfer or reset iPhone’.
Step 3: Select ‘Reset’ followed by ‘Reset Network Settings’.
Update iOS Version
Updating iOS to its latest version can fix any glitches or issues that you may be experiencing on your device. Since AirDrop is a native Apple service, it gets updated with iOS. Developers are quick to fix any minor bugs with a subsequent update. To update iOS to its latest version, go to Settings>General>Software Update and download the update.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is AirDrop not working on my iPhone?
AirDrop can stop working on your iPhone due to WiFi or Bluetooth malfunction. Restart WiFi and Bluetooth on your device and check if AirDrop is working properly again.
Do you need WiFi for AirDrop?
Yes, both devices must be connected to a common WiFi network for AirDrop to work. The Bluetooth on both devices should be turned on as well.
Why is my AirDrop sending but not receiving?
If you are able to send files via AirDrop but not receive them, check your device’s available storage. If the storage is full, delete some files and try again. If storage space is not an issue, try restarting both devices to fix AirDrop.
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Conclusion
These are the top 10 ways to fix AirDrop transfer failure on your iPhone in 2023. If you want to make sure that your device is at fault, try using AirDrop on a third device. If the transfer isn’t successful, your device isn’t at fault. If your VPN is turned on, turn it off and try again.
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