Hi, I haven’t been able to use airdrop between my iPhone, iPad and iMac. They are all using the same network, updated to 26.2, receive from everybody, I have tried all those fixes. My iPhone is a pro16, my iPad 4th generation, I had no problems before the last software update.
iPhone 16, iOS 26
Go to Settings > General > AirDrop. · Tap one of these options to determine who can send you content via AirDrop: Receiving Off (won't receive ..
Use AirDrop on your iPhone or iPad
AirDrop not working is not always the iOS update's fault! Many things can cause phone problems. If you tell people you think it's an iOS update, it might make it harder to fix or find a solution for the real issue.
Remember, the right question often leads to the solution!
Was/Is your device Jailbroken? If that's the situation, please be informed that attributing the issues to iOS updates may not be accurate.
iOS updates aim to enhance user experience, boost security, and fix bugs rather than disrupt core features. The majority of the issues after updates might stem from underlying, unmentioned factors. Updates won't typically alter personal data but may refine settings or features. Backup before major updates for safety. Review Apple's update details and backup advice for a smooth process.
Kindly consider checking your settings and addressing any device issues before attributing the issue to external factors. This could be a pure coincidence that the iOS update affected the iPhone functions.
Before initiating a standard iOS update, it's advisable to create a backup. Have you completed this step? If yes, proceed with the restoration from the backup.
See what each update does: OS — iOS 26, About iOS 18 Updates, About iOS 17 Updates, About iOS 16 Updates, About iOS 15 Updates, About iOS 14 Updates, About iOS 13 Updates, About iOS 12 Updates, and so on...
The term used by you, "AirDrop not working between iPhone, iPad, iMac after update" is purely coincidental, and it surely is not iOS 26.2 because...
I conducted a thorough search of this forum using the term 'AirDrop after iOS' and uncovered numerous posts detailing similar issues across various iOS updates. This suggests that iOS updates may not consistently be the root cause. Below are a handful of examples extracted from the search results:
Reports of device lag appear across all models and iOS versions in this forum, suggesting the issue is device-specific rather than tied to any particular iOS version or model.
AirDrop not working between iPhone, iPad, iMac after update
