Steve Panther

Q: Why can't I airdrop a podcast?

I tried to airdrop a podcast from my iPhone 6s to an iPhone 6 plus. Both running the latest iOS.

 

When I went through the "share" steps on my iPhone 6s I was presented with the proper iPhone 6 Plus as an airdrop possibility.

 

I clicked on that airdrop icon and the podcast file was sent over to the other iPhone 6 Plus after the download was "accepted".

 

But that podcast episode file did not appear in the list of podcasts in that receiving iPhone's podcast app.

 

Why did this not work?

 

Thanks

iPhone 6s, iOS 9.2.1

Posted on Oct 6, 2016 11:17 PM

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  • by Allen A,

    Allen A Allen A Oct 7, 2016 5:41 PM in response to Steve Panther
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    Oct 7, 2016 5:41 PM in response to Steve Panther
    Hey there Steve Panther,

    I understand that you are seeing an issue with AirDrop, and I would like to help you address it properly. First of all, take a look at the AirDrop tips in this article:

    Tips for sending items

    If you don't see the recipient in the AirDrop window or sheet:

    • Make sure that both devices have AirDrop turned on and are within 30 feet (9 meters) of each other.
    • If you're sending to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: 
         
      • Your Mac needs to be a 2012 or newer model with OS X Yosemite or later.
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      • The iOS device must be using iOS 7 or later and have Personal Hotspot turned off in Settings > Cellular. 
    • If you're sending to a Mac: 
         
      • If the receiving Mac is using OS X Mavericks, Mountain Lion, or Lion, it needs to have an AirDrop window open: choose Go > AirDrop from the menu bar in the Finder. 
      •  
      • If the receiving Mac is a 2012 or older model, click “Don't see who you're looking for?” in the AirDrop window or sharing sheet of the sending Mac. Then click “Search for an Older Mac.” 
      •  
      • Find out if the Mac has “Block all incoming connections” turned on in Security & Privacy preferences. A Mac won't receive items using AirDrop if this setting is turned on.
    • If AirDrop on the receiving device is set up to receive items from contacts only, make sure that both devices are signed in to iCloud. Also make sure that the email address or phone number associated with your Apple ID is in the Contacts app of the receiving device.

    Use AirDrop to send content from your Mac - Apple Support

    I also have a question for you about this situation: are both devices able to use AirDrop effectively with content that is not a podcast? 

    Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities, and let us know how it goes.

    Cheers.