Click accept on Airdrop but nothing happens

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Click accept on Airdrop but nothing happens

If I try to airdrop anything to my Mac, a window appears asking to accept or reject. If I pick accept, it appears that the file is being transferred, but then nothing appears in my downloads folder.

Every other Mac I use (I have a few) works as you would expect.

The only way to use airdrop on my computer is to open the airdrop window on the *receiving* computer. Then, once I check the downloads folder, the file will be there.

I followed out the instructions here: Use AirDrop on your Mac - Apple Support

But still, no luck.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 14.0

Posted on Apr 12, 2024 3:24 PM

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Old Toad

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Apr 13, 2024 3:25 PM in response to Jon H.

Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.

NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following;

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files

NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.

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