Freezing Airdrop

My airdrop keeps freezing while using the Finder. On the AirDrop device selection window, when I click on a device, nothing happens. I cannot cancel or close the filter. I have to Force Quit the explorer to be able to use the airdrop.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Sep 13, 2022 03:25 PM

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Posted on Sep 14, 2022 07:24 AM

sarobar wrote:

My airdrop keeps freezing while using the Finder. On the AirDrop device selection window, when I click on a device, nothing happens. I cannot cancel or close the filter. I have to Force Quit the explorer to be able to use the airdrop.


Verify both devices are current—


The current stable release of Monterey including bug fixes, is macOS 12.6


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Update your iDevice - The current stable release of iOS including bug fixes, is iOS 16.0

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Sep 14, 2022 07:24 AM in response to sarobar

sarobar wrote:

My airdrop keeps freezing while using the Finder. On the AirDrop device selection window, when I click on a device, nothing happens. I cannot cancel or close the filter. I have to Force Quit the explorer to be able to use the airdrop.


Verify both devices are current—


The current stable release of Monterey including bug fixes, is macOS 12.6


Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support



Update your iDevice - The current stable release of iOS including bug fixes, is iOS 16.0

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support




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