no airdrop accept/decline notification

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no airdrop accept/decline notification

I am using a new MacBook Pro 14" (M1) with Ventura 13.0 OS. When using airdrop from my iPhone (11 with 15.6.1 iOS) the receiving computer is shown as an available device and once selected it just show "waiting" and nothing happens, while on my computer there is no popup notification (to accept or decline the "drop") & so no way to accept.

I have restarted both iPhone and Mac several times, turned on and off AirDrop feature, but still doesn't show the popup accept/decline notification.

The AirDrop works fine the other way around (from my Mac to my iPhone).

Does anyone know why and how to fix? Thank you.

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 13.0

Posted on Nov 15, 2022 7:02 AM

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Answer 1

bbesspete

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Nov 17, 2022 8:41 AM in response to jeedr

Hey jeedr,

Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities. We understand that you can AirDrop from your Mac to your iPhone, but not from your iPhone to your Mac. We're happy to help.

To start, we'd like to have you temporarily disable the Firewall on your Mac. This will ensure that the AirDrop connection isn't being blocked: Block connections to your Mac with a firewall - Apple Support

Then confirm that AirDrop is set to "Everyone" on both devices.

After those steps, check that each device has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled, Personal Hotspot disabled, within Bluetooth range of each other, and both devices are awake.

If the same issue occurs, we recommend updating your iPhone before trying again: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Let us know what happens! Take care.

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Answer 2

SnickZ.

Community Specialist

Nov 17, 2022 2:14 PM in response to jeedr

Thanks for the information jeedr, it’s appreciated.

Since there’s been a new update for macOS Venture, let’s see if updating helps: Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support

On your iPhone, toggle AirDrop off and on again: Settings > General > AirDrop

After your Mac has finished updating, try to use AirDrop again.

Please let us know the results when you're able.

All the best.

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jeedr Author

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Nov 17, 2022 12:30 PM in response to bbesspete

First of all, thank you for your response.

I have done everything you indicated but have not been able to solve the problem.

When trying to AirDrop from my phone, it shows my computer as available and then it just shows "waiting" as it is waiting for my "acceptance". The problem is that the acceptance prompt never appears on my computer!!

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jeedr Author

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Dec 9, 2022 8:55 AM in response to SnickZ.

It finally worked after updating the os both my mac and iPhone.

Thanks

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