Q: I can't send a file using AirDrop to my Mac from my iphone5S

I've sent files from my iPhone to my Mac before using AirDrop but now my Mac just doesn't show up as an option to send things to even though I had no problem with it before.

iPhone 5s, iOS 8.1.3

Posted on Feb 20, 2015 7:45 AM

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by Lawrence Finch,

Lawrence Finch Feb 20, 2015 7:47 AM in response to claraven
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Feb 20, 2015 7:47 AM in response to claraven

Start here: Mac Basics: AirDrop lets you send files from your Mac to nearby Macs and iOS devices - Apple Support
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claraven Feb 20, 2015 7:49 AM in response to Lawrence Finch
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Feb 20, 2015 7:49 AM in response to Lawrence Finch

I've tried that. I've sent files before and didn't have a problem. I have my wifi and bluetooth turned on on both devices and they're right next to each other. And my iPhone shows up as an option to send stuff to on my mac when I open AirDrop but my mac doesn't show up on my iPhone.
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Lawrence Finch Feb 20, 2015 7:52 AM in response to claraven
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Feb 20, 2015 7:52 AM in response to claraven

Have you tried rebooting both the phone and the Mac?
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claraven Feb 20, 2015 7:58 AM in response to Lawrence Finch
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Feb 20, 2015 7:58 AM in response to Lawrence Finch

Yes. and I updated the software on both of them to the latest version possible.
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