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AirDrop is not working after new iOS 17 update

After updating both my phone and iPad to the iOS 17, my airdrop has been giving me problems. Although my iPad can airdrop to other people’s phone it cannot airdrop to my phone. And my phone does not pick up on my iPad nor any other devices. I am not able to airdrop something from my iPad if it’s from my phone. It also automatically declines when I try to airdrop something to my phone, or my phone won’t pick it up. I’ve tried everything that has been recommended on the internet but it doesn’t seem to help.

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iPhone 14, iOS 17

Posted on Sep 20, 2023 7:38 AM

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Allensmith98

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Posted on Feb 21, 2024 3:20 AM

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.

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This did it for me. Obvious but I had tried everything else.

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Feb 26, 2024 6:11 AM in response to Tul1p_

I tired everything's few times... no chance... how can I uninstall IOS 17.4 and return to previous settings? This is such a workflow pain I did not expect!

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@SGNY, question which devices are you using airdrop with?

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