accessible-iOS Re: AirDrop not working
- From: Alex Hall <mehgcap@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: accessible-ios@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2013 19:38:59 -0400
Have you tried it the other way? That is, if you are going from the iPhone to
the iPad, see if going from the iPad to the iPhone works. It also can't hurt to
power off both devices, then turn them back on. Sometimes all computers need is
a reboot.
On Oct 7, 2013, at 7:19 PM, Jessica D <jldail13@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Yes, i did everything.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Oct 7, 2013, at 6:28 PM, Alex Hall <mehgcap@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> I'm at a loss then, sorry. Okay, let's check:
>> 1. Both devices are unlocked.
>> 2. Both have bluetooth and wifi on (I think Airdrop only needs wifi, but
>> bluetooth can't hurt). Airplane mode is off.
>> 3. Both devices are close to each other - that is, not just on the same wifi
>> network, but physically nearby, say in the same room.
>> 4. Airdrop is set to "everyone" on both.
>> 5. All this happens *before* you try to share the photo.
>> 6. When the share sheet appears, you are flicking right or left, not just
>> touching the screen, and you are giving the host device time to find the
>> recipient.
>>> On Oct 7, 2013, at 6:14 PM, Jessica D <jldail13@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>> I did that & it still just has the name placeholder.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Oct 7, 2013, at 6:10 PM, Alex Hall <mehgcap@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> If you described the steps in the order in which you do them, that may be
>>>> the problem. Turn wifi and bluetooth on for both devices first, and leave
>>>> them on, *then* try sharing the photo. I've done this from one iPhone to
>>>> another, so I know the process is accessible.
>>>>> On Oct 7, 2013, at 5:09 PM, Jessica D <jldail13@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I am trying to share some photos. I am doing so by going to camera &
>>>>> locating the photo, tapping share, asking siri to enable bluetooth on
>>>>> both the ipad & iphone, & i only see the placeholder for a name & airdrop
>>>>> is enabled on both devices.
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Oct 7, 2013, at 4:08 PM, Alex Hall <mehgcap@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Walk me through the steps you take to get to that screen. I just want to
>>>>>> be sure we are on the same page before we go further. So, tell me what
>>>>>> you are trying to share and exactly what steps you are taking to share
>>>>>> it.
>>>>>>> On Oct 7, 2013, at 4:02 PM, Jessica D <jldail13@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The airdrop recipiant placeholder is on my screen as well & wifi &
>>>>>>> bluetooth are both enabled when i test them.
>>>>>>> I tried this morning.I do not get any errors. I have an iphone 5 & ipad
>>>>>>> 4 with retina display. I have it enabled on both devices & set to be
>>>>>>> visible by everyone on both devices.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Oct 7, 2013, at 3:53 PM, Alex Hall <mehgcap@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> As I said, please explain exactly what is on the screen, any errors
>>>>>>>> you get, and so on. Also be very sure Airdrop is enabled and set to
>>>>>>>> "everyone" on both devices. It only works on the iPhone5 and above,
>>>>>>>> and the latest iPods and iPads.
>>>>>>>>> On Oct 7, 2013, at 3:48 PM, Jessica D <jldail13@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Still no luck. What to try next?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On Oct 7, 2013, at 3:12 PM, Alex Hall <mehgcap@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Try setting Aidrop to "everyone" on both devices instead of
>>>>>>>>>> "contacts". Exaclty what do you see when you open a share sheet on
>>>>>>>>>> an item you wish to Airdrop?
>>>>>>>>>>> On Oct 7, 2013, at 11:52 AM, Jessica <jldail13@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> It didn't work & I did exactly as you said.
>>>>>>>>>>> What should I try next?
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Jessica
>>>>>>>>>>> jldail13@xxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> On Oct 7, 2013, at 11:05 AM, Alex Hall <mehgcap@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> First, bring up the control center. Then find the Airdrop button
>>>>>>>>>>>> and set it to either "contacts" or "everyone", the former only if
>>>>>>>>>>>> you have yourself in your contacts on both the iPhone and iPad. By
>>>>>>>>>>>> the way, this is on both devices. Next, go to contacts or photos,
>>>>>>>>>>>> find something to Airdrop, and hit "share". You should now see
>>>>>>>>>>>> your other device, provided it is unlocked and in range.
>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Oct 7, 2013, at 10:26 AM, Jessica D <jldail13@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Can someone tell me how to make airdrop work so I can test it by
>>>>>>>>>>>>> sending something from my iPhone to my iPad?
>>>>>>>>>>>>> It just has a placeholder for someone's name on both devices
>>>>>>>>>>>>> which means that they are not seeing each other & wifi &
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Bluetooth are enabled on both when I test it. I tried this
>>>>>>>>>>>>> morning.
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks,
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>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Have a great day,
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>>>>>>>>>> Have a great day,
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