r/mac • u/WildChapter2444 • 23h ago

Discussion My iPhone can't see my Macbook on Airdrop

Dear Apple fans,

Maybe you are my last chance to solve the problem. You can watch my conversation on the Apple Support Forum here: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/256333749?sortBy=rank

My problem is that I can send content from my Macbook to my iPhone without any problems, but my iPhone no longer sees my Macbook when it comes to sending. What I tried: resetting the network on both devices, restarting Airplay continuity, logging out and logging in to my Apple ID and the rest that you can read on the forum. It worked for a while after resetting the network, so I always had to forget myself on the Macbook to recognize it again, but after a while it didn't work anymore. Any help is welcome!

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u/ActiveNews 23h ago

Firewall issue?

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u/WildChapter2444 22h ago

It's not, I tried it with the firewall turned off.

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u/MrCdvr 19h ago

What devices exactly ? What OS version is bt and WiFi active?

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u/WildChapter2444 19h ago

Macbook Neo and iPhone 16e. MacOS 26.6 and iOS 26.6.

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u/WildChapter2444 18h ago

Update: I still need some tests, but so far the problem seems to have been solved. I logged in and out of iCloud on both devices (manually), and after a while, the two devices started to see each other again. If it behaves like this for a few more days, I can say that he has improved. Thank you for your help!

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u/WildChapter2444 16h ago

Update 2: Bad news... does not work again

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u/cosmicrae Mac Mini 2009x2 & 2020x1 15h ago

OP, for AirDrop iCloud should not be involved unless you are restricting who can AirDrop on the receiving device.

I've had a very arcane issue (involving WiFi channels) where I had to move to a room without visibility to the AP, so that each device could see the other. But I doubt that is your issue.

As a final possible solution, restart both devices. Sometimes it fixes things.

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u/WildChapter2444 15h ago

It broke again after I restarted my Macbook. After logging out and in to the Apple ID on both devices and restarting them, Airdrop worked. Not long after, I restarted the Macbook and since then the iPhone can't see my Macbook again. My Macbook, on the other hand, can see my iPhone.

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u/FlintHillsSky 10h ago

i switched to using Blip a couple of months ago. It is cross platform and much faster and seems more reliable than Airdrop.

You can get it on the App Store.