Not sharing focus status

I've set up share my focus status properly (I've checked the settings, etc throughout other posts) and yet, my status isn't being shared to others. I can see focus from others, but my own isn't showing no matter what I do. I'm wondering, if perhaps something has changed as I previously blocked the individual, have since unblocked them and set 'share focus' on messages.


I'm not sure what else I can really say on the matter except I use both a MacBook Air and iPhone 12 iOS17.1.2 and no matter whether I set it on the laptop or phone, it just doesn't show up for others who have their focus shared with me.


Any ideas? Happy to provide as much information as I can

iPhone 12, iOS 17

Posted on Dec 22, 2023 7:15 AM

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Dec 22, 2023 7:21 AM in response to heartofscotland

You may try some of these steps, please check after each step...


  1. Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary software glitches. Turn off your iPhone, wait for a few seconds, and then turn it back on.
    1. Restart the device. That's it.
    2. Still not solved --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support
  2. If the issue persists, you can try resetting all settings on your iPhone. This will not erase your data but will reset all personalized settings to their default values. Go to Settings > General > Transfer & Reset > Reset > Reset All Settings and confirm the action. Note that you will need to reconfigure your settings afterward. All settings—including network settings, the keyboard dictionary, the Home screen layout, location settings, privacy settings, and Apple Pay cards—are removed or reset to their defaults. No data or media are deleted.
    1. Reset All Settings: Return iPhone settings to their defaults - Apple Support:- Return iPhone settings to their defaults
    2. You can return settings to their defaults without erasing your content.
    3. If you want to save your settings, back up your iPhone before returning them to their defaults. For example, if you’re trying to solve a problem but returning settings to their defaults doesn’t help, you might want to restore your previous settings from a backup.


If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it is recommended to reach out to Apple Support or visit an authorized service center for further assistance. They can provide specific guidance based on your device model and iOS version.



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