my Mac cannot connect with airdrop with my iPhone 12? I followed the procedures .... what is the problem and how to fix it?

my Mac cannot connect with airdrop with my iPhone 12? I followed the procedures .... what is the problem and how to fix it?

Posted on May 15, 2023 7:16 AM

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May 17, 2023 11:53 AM in response to Khaledmarahfa

Hey Khaledmarahfa,


It looks like you checked out the article about Magic Keyboard, Mouse or Trackpad. Just to make sure, are you having any issues with one of these accessories?


If not, we'd like to share a more relevant article along with steps you can try below:


Use AirDrop on your Mac


If you can't see the other device in AirDrop

Make sure that both devices are within 30 feet (9 meters) of each other and have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on.

Choose Go > AirDrop from the menu bar in the Finder, then check the ”Allow me to be discovered by” setting in the AirDrop window. iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch have a similar setting. If set to receive from Contacts Only, both devices must be signed in to iCloud, and the email address or phone number associated with the sender's Apple ID must be in the Contacts app of the receiving device.

Install the latest software updates for your Mac and other devices.

Make sure that incoming connections aren't blocked in firewall settings:

* macOS Ventura or later: Choose Apple menu  > System Settings. Click Network in the sidebar, then click Firewall on the right. Click the Options button, then make sure that “Block all incoming connections” is turned off.
* Earlier versions of macOS: Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Security & Privacy. Click the Firewall tab, then click the lock  and enter your administrator password when prompted. Click Firewall Options, then make sure that “Block all incoming connections” is deselected.


Let us know if this helps!


Best regards.

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