Cannot find Airdropped PDF file on iPad 9

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Cannot find Airdropped PDF file on iPad 9

I Airdropped a PDF file from my MacBook Air to my iPad and though a window on the Mac said it was sent and I heard a tone, I can’t find it anywhere on the iPad. That includes the Files App, photos app, iBook app and Pages app. The iPad search feature didn’t help. It couldn’t even find known files I had in the Messages app.

I air dropped using the same Apple ID.

I really thought it would end up in the Downloads Folder in the Files app, but no.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much!

iPad 9

iOS 5.7

Posted on Nov 4, 2022 8:57 AM

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Nov 6, 2022 11:43 AM in response to LaceGrace

Greetings LaceGrace,

If you are having difficulty using AirDrop, you can follow the guidance found here:

How to use AirDrop on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

"How to accept AirDrop

When someone shares something with you using AirDrop, you see an alert with a preview. You can tap Accept or Decline.

If you tap Accept, the AirDrop will come through within the same app it was sent from. For example, photos appear in the Photos app and websites open in Safari. App links open in the App Store so you can download or purchase the app.

If you AirDrop something to yourself, like a photo from your iPhone to your Mac, you won't see an option to Accept or Decline—it'll automatically get sent to your device. Just make sure that both devices are signed in with the same Apple ID."

Take care.

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