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Air Drop does not work

I just get the message "waiting" on my iMac, all settings as above..wifi and bluetooth ON, on same network, both signed into correct Apple ID iCloud ...air drop does not transfer from iphone..Looking at the Air Drop settings, my iPhone 12 promax is recognized, set to "everyone"

iMac 27″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Jun 3, 2022 9:57 AM

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Posted on Jun 3, 2022 4:57 PM

Check your Firewall options. Make sure Allow built-in software to receive incoming connections is enabled.


Check that you haven't accidentally blocked yourself. Settings > Phone > Blocked contacts.


And check if there are any screen time restrictions.

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Jun 3, 2022 5:26 PM in response to johnbclark

johnbclark wrote:

I just get the message "waiting" on my iMac, all settings as above..wifi and bluetooth ON, on same network, both signed into correct Apple ID iCloud ...air drop does not transfer from iphone..Looking at the Air Drop settings, my iPhone 12 promax is recognized, set to "everyone"



Verify your software is up to date..


The current stable release of Monterey including bug fixes, is macOS 12.4

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support


Update your iDevice - current stable release, including bug fixes iOS 15.5

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Air Drop does not work

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