Getting message "AirDrop is unavailable while connected to CarPlay" when I'm not connected to CarPlay

I'm trying to share a document from my iPhone to my Mac, but I'm getting the message:

"AirDrop is unavailable while connected to CarPlay"

Even though I'm not connected to CarPlay (I'm not even near my car).

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 25, 2025 1:31 PM

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