Why is my AirDrop file getting declined?

AirDrop uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to send media to other users. If your file keeps getting declined, try refreshing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both receiving and sending devices. Here’s what you need to do: Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Tap on Wi-Fi and tap the toggle switch to turn it off. Go back to the previous page.

How do I fix airdrop declined on iOS 17?

We’ve managed to get the AirDrop Declined message once after to iOS 17, after trying the NameDrop feature. The fix requires you to quickly restart your device. E fresh start will flush any minor glitches that would cause AirDrop not to work!

Why is airdrop not working?

We can see you're running into issues with AirDrop between two of your devices.A restart is a great steps to start with. If that did not work, you can try the following steps, and then test AirDrop after each step. Make sure both devices have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled. Make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.