How do I activate AirDrop on iPad 4?

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How do I activate AirDrop on iPad 4?

I have an iPad 4th generation that does not show the airdrop option. Wifi and Bluetooth is turned on. I am also using iOS 7. Is there a setting I need to activate?

iPad, iOS 7.0.2

Posted on Oct 18, 2013 7:44 PM

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Answer 1

sberman

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Oct 18, 2013 9:34 PM in response to Enstrique

AirDrop can be restricted. Have you checked Settings > General > Restrictions?

AirDrop would appear regardless of whether there are other AirDrop devices in the area.

But you mention using AirDrop in a school setting. Does your iPad use Profiles? Those might affect the ability to view AirDrop.

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Answer 2

Enstrique Author

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Oct 18, 2013 8:34 PM in response to Diavonex

Thanks for the quick response. Unfortunately, when I swipe up from the bottom, the word AirDrop does not appear. If I could post a screen shot, I would. I have wifi, Bluetooth and an iCloud account. From what I can tell, my device should be compatible. Is there something elst I could be missing?

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Enstrique Author

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Oct 18, 2013 8:58 PM in response to deggie

Model #MD5110LL/A

We're making progress. When I restart the iPad, and swipe from the bottom, the word AirDrop appears for a split second then disappears. I've also rest the router as well.

Plan C?

Thanks again for the help!

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Answer 4

deggie

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Oct 18, 2013 9:00 PM in response to Enstrique

It may be giving you an error message.

Try: Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings and see what happens.

Also check your Restrictions, Privacy and Security settings and make sure you have not blocked AirDrop.

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Enstrique Author

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Oct 18, 2013 9:18 PM in response to deggie

Network settings have been reset, no change. When I check privacy settings, I cannot find any mention of AirDrop.

Silly question, but this might be relevant. I am working on my home network with no other AirDrip devices. I am planning on using AirDrop in my classroom on a different network. Could this be the issue? I would assume the AirDrop feature would be visible anyway regardless of the network, but just not find any recsipients.

I won't be able to test it on my school network until Monday though. I appreciate your continuing help!

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