Cancelling Airdrop copy while in progress

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Cancelling Airdrop copy while in progress

I was using Airdrop to copy a folder of video files from my MacBook to a new Mac mini both running Sonoma. At first the file transfers did not start five or six attempts. I did manage to get a successful Airdrop of the desired files.

However, now every time that both Macs are awake my five earlier attempts all begin again. I hear the chime that an Airdrop is beginning and five appear as "receiving" but I do not know how to cancel them completely. I can shut down the sender (MacBook) and then cancel/delete the uncompleted airdrop transfer on the receiving Mac (mini). However, the next time both machines are awake the same thing happens.

Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)

Posted on Dec 5, 2023 9:16 AM

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Answer 1

William Duff Author

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Dec 7, 2023 8:57 AM in response to leroydouglas

Thank you for the suggestion.

I was able to cancel the airdrop by logging the user out and then logging back in.

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leroydouglas

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Dec 5, 2023 6:22 PM in response to William Duff

William Duff wrote:

I was using Airdrop to copy a folder of video files from my MacBook to a new Mac mini both running Sonoma. At first the file transfers did not start five or six attempts. I did manage to get a successful Airdrop of the desired files.

However, now every time that both Macs are awake my five earlier attempts all begin again. I hear the chime that an Airdrop is beginning and five appear as "receiving" but I do not know how to cancel them completely. I can shut down the sender (MacBook) and then cancel/delete the uncompleted airdrop transfer on the receiving Mac (mini). However, the next time both machines are awake the same thing happens.

did you try toggling off wifi and/or bluetooth...(?)

I have certainly seen a message "Airdrop not able to complete" or some such warning.

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