AirDrop fixes not working on iOS 11.2

With iOS devices, AirDrop is a method of transferring data from images, music or videos. However, many users after upgrading the device to iOS 11.2 have shown the AirDrop application constantly having problems, not working, unable to send data between iOS devices.

If users encounter an AirDrop application error on iOS 11.2 or in other operating system versions, you can refer to our article below.

1. How to turn off AirDrop on iPhone, iPad
2. How to share data between 2 iOS devices with AirDrop
3. AirDrop, wireless sharing feature between Mac computers

Instructions for fixing AirDrop errors on iOS

Method 1: Reset AirDrop

If AirDrop has a problem, users can proceed to reset the application. AirDrop has 3 modes including Off (not receiving), Contacts Only (contacts only) and Everyone (everyone). Contacts Only (contacts only) and Everyone (everyone) will need confirmation. In case AirDrop doesn't work, try switching to Everyone mode and try again, or you can turn off AirDrop and turn it on again.

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Method 2: Fix the connection error with Mac

If connecting iPhone / iPad devices to your Mac but Mac does not accept AirDrop and display, open the Finder on the Mac and select AirDrop on the sidebar.

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Method 3: Convert icon button

We try to turn off and then turn on AirDrop and then open the Control Center. Then click on Buletooth and WiFi to turn off and then re-enable the 2 buttons again. Or you can click on the airplane icon to turn off Bluetooth and WiFi and then open it again. Finally try to reconnect the AirDrop.

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Method 4: Restart the device

First, press the power button and the Home button at the same time until the Apple logo appears. Then release and wait for the device to restart. Finally, proceed to turn on AirDrop to check the operation.

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Method 5: Upgrade the new operating system

It is possible that this error occurs because the operating system you are using is not compatible with the application. However, on iOS 11.2, AirDrop error due to OS version compatibility is often quite rare, but you should also try to upgrade to the new version to fix this error.

1. Instructions for upgrading iOS 11 for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad

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Method 6: Reset the network connection

One of the many ways people use AirDrop when it comes to problems is to reset the iPhone / iPad network.

Go to Settings> General and click on Reset . Click on Reset Network Settings and enter the password if required. Then click on Reset Network Settings to confirm.

Finally reconnect to WiFi and Bluetooth on the device and check if the AirDrop is working.

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Method 7: Contact Apple

The final solution is to contact Apple or bring your device to Apple customer care centers to re-check the device.

The AirDrop error will affect the transfer of iPhone / iPad data or on a Mac, forcing you to switch to other ways of transferring data on the iPhone. If you use iOS 11.2 and have an AirDrop error, or any version of iOS operating system, try a fix according to the above article.

See more:

1. How to fix some common errors on iOS 11
2. Some warranty centers replace Apple batteries in Vietnam
3. Instructions on how to send a request to Apple to check the iPhone battery remotely, no need to go to the service center

Hope this article is useful to you!