3 Ways to Fix AirDrop Not Working on iPhone

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Fix 1: Turn off Personal Hotspot

Another reason you might be unable to send or receive files via AirDrop is if either of the iPhones has Personal Hotspot enabled. Here’s how to turn it off.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp and go toMobile Data.

Step 2:TapPersonal Hotspotand turn off the toggle forAllow Others to Join.

Fix 2: Turn off AirDrop Restrictions

Is the AirDrop option grayed out on your iPhone? That could happen if you have set up Screen Time restrictions for it. Here’s how to turn them off and get AirDrop working on your iPhone.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp and head toScreen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions.

Step 2:Tap onAllowed Appsand turn on the toggle forAirDrop.

Fix 3: Reset Network Settings

If you still can’t send or receive files via AirDrop, it’s likely that the network configurations on your iPhone are to blame. In that case, your best option is toreset all the network settingsand start over.

Step 1:Open theSettingsmenu on your iPhone and navigate toGeneral>Transfer or Reset iPhone.

Step 2:TapResetat the bottom and chooseReset Network Settings.

Enter your device passcode for verification and follow the on-screen prompts to finish resetting the network settings.

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Last updated on 04 July, 2024

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