AirDrop is not working after new iOS 17 update

Hey, if your iPad is not cellular( and it is working ) then I can say it might be an issue with your iPhone, since this might be a network settings issue. For this I can suggest some fixes, you already said you did some troubleshooting however, I dont know which one you tried. So I will recommend these fixes

• When Airdropping turn off cellular Data
• Reboot your Iphone
• Remove AirDrop Restrictions
• Re-sign in to your iCloud
• Try Reset Network Settings

I suggested these fixes from this guide, for detailed steps refer to it: 6 Ways to Fix Airdrop Not Working After IOS 17 Update , I hope after applying one of these fixes you won't face this issue.

I work for a school system and we have 500 iPad that are all doing the same thing after the IOS 17.0.3 update. Airdrop fail. I tried to use different networks as well. Please fix!!!!!!! We use Airdrop on a daily biases. Thanks

I’ve done everything I’ve been told to do and Airdrop still not working between my 2 iPads (both updated to OS 17) since the OS 17 update. Used Airdrop for years before this update and never once had a problem. Airdrop still works between either of the updated iPads and an older iPad that hasn’t been updated to 17 but is still running on OS 16.7, but on the two OS 17 updated iPads, I get “Declined” message every time.

Hello, after updating my iPhone to IOS 17, I cannot airdrop to my MacBook. It fails every time.

I am having the same issue with iOS 17.02. and iMac with MacOS 13.6. It was working prior to the iOS update. I tried all the suggestions and non of it resolves the problem. Apple get your stuff together! One step forward and two steps back with every update!

I’m trying to airdrop from iPhone 12Pro to iPad Air 4 both of which have been updated to 17.0.3. I’ve been using it for years. I’ve checked it’s turned on, on both devices. I’m on wifi at home. Bluetooth is on. I’ve rebooted both devices. Everything is still on that should be on. Only trying to airdrop one phone from iPhone to iPad but still getting Declined message immediately. I’m now waiting for 17.0.4 or 5 or 6 to fix the issue.

Turn off cellular on your phone. It always works for me. Look at the attached photos.

None of that fixed it for me. It’s an iOS 17 bug that has something to do with mobile devices, because iPhone 11 to iPad Pro 11” and vice-versa is always declined, but either one to MacBook Pro M2 with Ventura works fine. I’ve tried all online suggestions, including logging out of iCloud on both mobiles, then relogging in, plus hard starts. Oddly, that worked temporarily, but soon quickly returned to “declined.” Also, be warned if you try that because resigning in turned on all my apps to iCoud without my permission and all 7000 of my photos started uploading. Auto iCloud for all apps is bug in itself.

Does not work for me. Tried everything I’ve read. Still can’t get photos from my phone to my iPad unless I email them to myself. Ever since the 17 update.

Nope. Still not working. I had Content Restrictions turned off, so I turned it on and AirDrop was enabled by default. Any other ideas? This is beyond annoying ✌🏽

Same. I was able to send photos with airdrop from my phone to my moms. I got the 15 pro max, updated iOS and now her phone doesn't show up in my airdrop. Changed all the settings as suggested. Still not working,

Hi Tul1p_,

Thank you for using the Apple Support Communities! We would recommend checking the following settings from the article below that can help:

How to use AirDrop on your iPhone or iPad

1. Go to Settings > Screen Time.

2. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions.

3. Tap Allowed Apps and make sure that AirDrop is turned on.

Hope this helps!

Have a great day.

Try turning off VPN

My iPad Pro 10.5 inch with newly-installed 17.0.2 can send to my iPhone 13 Pro Max at 17.0.2, but when I try to send from phone to my iPad it says declined. If I shut off Bluetooth on the iPad and switch it back on, it will receive an Airdrop from my phone. Just once. The second attempt says declined again. If I again shut off Bluetooth on the iPad and switch it back on, it will receive ONE Airdrop. Then the problem returns. Don’t know if this is a clue.

I’ve also tried everything and this doesn’t work. This is extremely frustrating as my phone is my work. When is this going to be fixed? Or is there a way to revert back to when it was working.