


Your files will be sent to iCloud immediately over the internet.

You cannot use AirDrop if you have a Personal Hotspot connected. You can also toggle the Do Not Disturb icon (it looks like a moon) in Control Center. To disable Do Not Disturb mode, go to Settings > Do Not Disturb. If Do Not Disturb mode is enabled on your iOS device, you won’t be able to receive AirDrop requests.

For best results, make sure your device is awake, unlocked, and ready to receive. AirDrop requests will appear as notifications on your lock screen when your device is locked. Your iPhone needs to be awake to be visible to other AirDrop devices. Make Sure Your iPhone Is Awake and Unlocked Press and hold the panel that contains the Airplane Mode and Wi-Fi symbols until a new panel appears. If you have an iPhone X or later, swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen. You can change your iOS device visibility in Control Center. To access Control Center on an iPhone 8 or earlier, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Head to Settings > General > Software Update and install any available updates. To give yourself the best chance at AirDrop success, make sure you’re using the latest version of iOS. Just like macOS, iOS receives regular updates. Fortunately, there are a few tips that have worked for us. Solving AirDrop Problems on an iOS Deviceĭue to the closed nature of the operating system, iOS devices don’t have quite as many troubleshooting avenues open to them.
