photo airdrop works from iPad Air 2 to iPhone 13 Pro but not from IPhone to IPad? But both devices will airdrop to wife’s iPhone 8 and iPad 9.
I have reset network settings on both devices, switched off wifi and Bluetooth and turned back on, rebooted both devices.
Have not switched on iCloud storage for photos on either device
Any suggestions to solve problem
Hello maxxyz,
What are the settings for the iPad for AirDrop?
Make sure it's either set to Contacts or Everyone depending on your preference to be sure it can accept the signal from your iPhone: How to use AirDrop on your iPhone or iPad
To choose who can see your device and send you content in AirDrop:
1. Go to Settings, then tap General.
2. Tap AirDrop, then choose an option.
You can also set your AirDrop options in Control Center:
1. On iPhone X or later, swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen to open Control Center. Or follow the same motion to open Control Center on your iPad with iOS 12 or later or iPadOS. On your iPhone 8 or earlier, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
2. Press firmly or touch and hold the network settings card in the upper-left corner.
3. Touch and hold the AirDrop button , then choose one of these options:
• Receiving Off: You won't receive AirDrop requests.
• Contacts Only: Only your contacts can see your device.
• Everyone: All nearby Apple devices using AirDrop can see your device. When you set your AirDrop option to Everyone in iOS 16.2 or later, your option reverts to Contacts Only after 10 minutes.
Enjoy.
Hello maxxyz,
What are the settings for the iPad for AirDrop?
Make sure it's either set to Contacts or Everyone depending on your preference to be sure it can accept the signal from your iPhone: How to use AirDrop on your iPhone or iPad
To choose who can see your device and send you content in AirDrop:
1. Go to Settings, then tap General.
2. Tap AirDrop, then choose an option.
You can also set your AirDrop options in Control Center:
1. On iPhone X or later, swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen to open Control Center. Or follow the same motion to open Control Center on your iPad with iOS 12 or later or iPadOS. On your iPhone 8 or earlier, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
2. Press firmly or touch and hold the network settings card in the upper-left corner.
3. Touch and hold the AirDrop button , then choose one of these options:
• Receiving Off: You won't receive AirDrop requests.
• Contacts Only: Only your contacts can see your device.
• Everyone: All nearby Apple devices using AirDrop can see your device. When you set your AirDrop option to Everyone in iOS 16.2 or later, your option reverts to Contacts Only after 10 minutes.
Enjoy.
Hi maxxyz,
If you're still having an issue after checking those settings, we'd suggest reaching out to Apple Support to have this looked into further.
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Thanks but airdrop settings are on everyone for both. Even switched them off then back on! Thinking I might have to do a full reboot on both devices. Hoping to avoid that!
iPad to iPhone photo airdrop works but not visa verse
