How to Fix AirDrop Not Working in iOS 9 on iPhone and iPad

Apple is facing rants from countless iOS users as they found some flaws in the recently released iOS 9. For the last couple of days, a tipster has uploaded a video on how any hacker can encroach upon your iPhone even if your phone is secured with a passcode.

And now here is news of AirDrop not working in iOS 9. Bad press has certainly upset Apple; on Apple Support Communities, many people have raised this issue. The brand is undoubtedly going through a tense period and must do something to overcome these issues.

Regarding AirDrop, we can offer some solutions if it is not working on the latest iOS 9. Before you follow any solution, please check that following things are in place:

• First off, check that your iDevice is compatible. AirDrop is supported by devices like iPhone 5 and later, iPad 4th generation and later, iPad mini and later, and iPod touch 5thgeneration support AirDrop.
• If any app doesn’t support AirDrop, you should check that also. Tap on Share button and check whether there is an AirDrop option or not.
• AirDrop is supported by apps like Photos, Contacts and Safari.
• Check whether or not AirDrop is turned on in sending and receiving device.

Once you finish the above bullet points, you can now go ahead to try some possible solutions to fix AirDrop.

How to Fix AirDrop Not Working in iOS 9 on iPhone and iPad

Turn On Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
AirDrop doesn’t work without Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, hence you need to check if Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned on in your iDevice.

To turn On Wi-fi on your iDevice;

Step #1. Go to Settings → Tap on Wi-fi.

Step #2. Toggle the Switch to Turn On Wi-Fi.

To turn On Bluetooth on your iDevice;

Step #1. Go to Settings → Tap on Bluetooth.

Step #2. Toggle the Switch to Turn On Bluetooth.

Toggle AirDrop
Some users clean forget to start AirDrop; it’s a very funny situation but a fact. You need to check if you have turned on AirDrop on your iDevice or not.

Step #1. To turn AirDrop on, swipe up the screen from bottom.

Step #2. Tap on AirDrop and a menu will appear on the screen with three options: Off, Contacts Only and Everyone.

Step #3. You can make iDevice discoverable by tapping on Everyone or Contacts Only.

If you are trying to transfer file between iDevice and Mac, try Toggle AirDrop ON and OFF.

Step #1. Go to Finder → Click on AirDrop from Sidebar.

Step #2. Click on No one and Again Click on Everyone.

If this doesn’t work, go for the Reboot. There are occasions when your iDevices stop working effectively because of technical flaws. Just hold the power and home buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds and your iDevice will restart.

This should solve the problem of AirDrop not working on iOS 9. You can also watch this video to fix the AirDrop problem on your iDevice running on iOS 9.