Airdrop won't show files in my download folder on My Mac 2023

So for about a year now when I started some of Apples new upgrades everytime I tried to use airdrop on my Iphone 13 to my Mac it beeped like my files were accepted on my Mac but nothing was in my download folders so I had to go to my old Mac (Wife now uses) and use that computer to download the photos into my dropbox. After spending hours trying to figure it out I realized I needed to open a finder window and go to the airdrop folder on the left menu. Once I could see that then it worked. If it still doesn't work for you send a file from your computer to your phone using airdrop and then after that try it again. It now works every time I use it.

iMac (M1, 2021)

Posted on Nov 5, 2023 10:11 AM

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Jan 29, 2024 10:24 AM in response to lawrencepaul

You might try opening the AirDrop folder in Finder (shift-command-R) and then minimizing it out of sight into the Finder Dock icon (command-M) and see if the AirDrop feature still works. If so, maybe one could script that to happen on startup so the window is always open and active, though minimized. 🤷🏽‍♂️


What's the phrase? "Out of sight, out of mind."

Jan 29, 2024 8:51 AM in response to woodro6969

I'm facing the same iPhone to Mac Airdrop issue - my Mac won't receive the files unless I first open the AirDrop window in Finder. My iPhone says the files are sent, but my Mac doesn't get them.


Opening Finder>AirDrop beforehand isn't an efficient workaround. Airdrop should work seamlessly without requiring these extra steps.


Has anyone found a cleaner fix that doesn't involve pre-opening the Finder>AirDrop section every time you send a file?


Would be so helpful if someone could please share any permanent solutions you've discovered.


Edit: I'm also on 2021 M1 - but MacBook Pro.

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