My iPad won't pair with iPhone or other blue tooth devices that it previously paired with. Blue tooth is on, iOS is updated, device is charged but still not pairing (trying to use airdrop to move photos from iPhone to iPad)
iPhone 6s, iOS 11
Bluetooth needs to be turned on but the devices are not Bluetooth paired for AirDrop.
An iPhone will not pair via Bluetooth to a computer (Mac or Windows) or an iPad except for personal hotspot and then only if your cellular plan supports it. See the following for more information: Bluetooth: Why can't I pair my iPhone or … - Apple Community
If you are attempting to use Handoff/Continuity or AirDrop, that does involve Bluetooth but the devices are NOT paired; Bluetooth just needs to be on and the devices in range of each other. The following may help with Handoff/Continuity issues: Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch - Apple Support
and Use AirDrop on your Mac - Apple Support
Bluetooth needs to be turned on but the devices are not Bluetooth paired for AirDrop.
An iPhone will not pair via Bluetooth to a computer (Mac or Windows) or an iPad except for personal hotspot and then only if your cellular plan supports it. See the following for more information: Bluetooth: Why can't I pair my iPhone or … - Apple Community
If you are attempting to use Handoff/Continuity or AirDrop, that does involve Bluetooth but the devices are NOT paired; Bluetooth just needs to be on and the devices in range of each other. The following may help with Handoff/Continuity issues: Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch - Apple Support
and Use AirDrop on your Mac - Apple Support
iOS devices will not pair over bluetooth to each other. It's never been possible and not actually required for most features that use Bluetooth.
AirDrop does not require they be paired, only for Bluetooth to be turned on, and for the devices to be near each other.
Follow the steps here to Airdrop photos: link ➡️ How to use AirDrop on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
My iPad won't pair with iPhone or other blue tooth devices that it previously paired with. Blue tooth is on, iOS is updated, device is charged but still not pairing (trying to use airdrop to move photos from iPhone to iPad)
