My friend who is very far away can see my name in airdrop.

My friend sent me a screenshot of my contact in the airdrop screen on their phone, suggesting that I was a person that could receive their airdrop. Upon pressing my contact, it said that the airdrop was "declined". I am so far away- should I be concerned? Is it possible that this is a glitch?


Any insight is appreciated!

iPhone 12

Posted on Oct 7, 2023 8:31 PM

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Posted on Oct 9, 2023 10:54 AM

Hi anonymous2389,


Since being in Bluetooth range is necessary for using AirDrop, and since you mentioned you were very far away, it sounds like it was a different person with the same name who was within AirDrop range who declined the AirDrop.


Here's the requirements for using AirDrop: How to use AirDrop on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Before you begin
* Make sure that the person you're sending to is nearby and within Bluetooth and Wi-Fi range.
* Check that you and the person you're sending to have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on. If either of you have Personal Hotspot on, turn it off.


Kind regards.

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Oct 9, 2023 10:54 AM in response to anonymous2389

Hi anonymous2389,


Since being in Bluetooth range is necessary for using AirDrop, and since you mentioned you were very far away, it sounds like it was a different person with the same name who was within AirDrop range who declined the AirDrop.


Here's the requirements for using AirDrop: How to use AirDrop on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Before you begin
* Make sure that the person you're sending to is nearby and within Bluetooth and Wi-Fi range.
* Check that you and the person you're sending to have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on. If either of you have Personal Hotspot on, turn it off.


Kind regards.

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