Airdrop transfer fails

My device does not accept any airdrop transfers.

1)Airdrop is set to everyone

2)Device Storage is available

3)Transferring device shows “Waiting” state but does not performs the action

iPhone X, iOS 13

Posted on Jan 22, 2020 11:48 PM

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Posted on Jan 23, 2020 1:31 AM

Keeping your device alone to "Everyone" is not sufficient. Read point 1 & 2

  • Make sure that the person you're sending to is nearby and within Bluetooth and Wi-Fi range.
  • Check that you and the person you're sending to have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on. If either of you have Personal Hotspot on, turn it off.
  1. Check if the person you're sending to has their AirDrop set to receive from Contacts Only. If they do, and you’re in their Contacts, they need to have your email address or mobile number in your contact card for AirDrop to work.
  2. If you're not in their Contacts, have them set their AirDrop receiving setting to Everyone in order to receive the file.


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Jan 23, 2020 1:31 AM in response to iamshwetasahu

Keeping your device alone to "Everyone" is not sufficient. Read point 1 & 2

  • Make sure that the person you're sending to is nearby and within Bluetooth and Wi-Fi range.
  • Check that you and the person you're sending to have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on. If either of you have Personal Hotspot on, turn it off.
  1. Check if the person you're sending to has their AirDrop set to receive from Contacts Only. If they do, and you’re in their Contacts, they need to have your email address or mobile number in your contact card for AirDrop to work.
  2. If you're not in their Contacts, have them set their AirDrop receiving setting to Everyone in order to receive the file.


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