Airdrop failed but lots of space

Receiving this message for a 1 Mb video even though I have 200GB free.


“The transfer failed because there

wasn't enough free space.”


what to do???

iPhone 13 Pro

Posted on May 24, 2022 12:31 AM

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Posted on May 24, 2022 6:37 PM

Hello, leeann888.


Let's start off by checking the helpful steps in this article: How to use AirDrop on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support. Make sure to follow the steps in the "Before you begin" section. Are you certain that you are checking the free space available on your iPhone and not in your iCloud storage area? Those are two different sections. iPhone storage can be accessed through Settings > General > iPhone Storage. If the iPhone storage is low, this article offers tips on how to resolve that: How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support.


Let us know if we can help with anything else at all or if this doesn't settle your issue. Thanks and have a fabulous day!


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May 24, 2022 6:37 PM in response to leeann888

Hello, leeann888.


Let's start off by checking the helpful steps in this article: How to use AirDrop on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support. Make sure to follow the steps in the "Before you begin" section. Are you certain that you are checking the free space available on your iPhone and not in your iCloud storage area? Those are two different sections. iPhone storage can be accessed through Settings > General > iPhone Storage. If the iPhone storage is low, this article offers tips on how to resolve that: How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support.


Let us know if we can help with anything else at all or if this doesn't settle your issue. Thanks and have a fabulous day!


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