AirDrop between Mac OS Ventura and Mac OS Monterey does not work

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AirDrop between Mac OS Ventura and Mac OS Monterey does not work

I've installed Mac OS Ventura on my MacBook Pro. When I try to AirDrop a Document, a Link or other things to another MacBook with installed Mac OS Monterrey, the following behaviour occured:

On the MacBook with OS Monterrey, I can accept the transmission
The MacBook with OS Ventura do the transmission and reports that the transmission were succesful
The MacBook with OS Monterrey does not receive any Document. After a while occurs a message which means that the MacBook with OS Ventura has cancelled the transmission.

Is there any Bug within OS Ventura?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 13.0

Posted on Oct 26, 2022 11:53 AM

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Answer 1

Old Toad

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Oct 26, 2022 12:03 PM in response to _Wolfi_

Give this a try: boot both Macs into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.

NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following;

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files

NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.

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Answer 2

dialabrain

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Oct 26, 2022 12:02 PM in response to _Wolfi_

I have no problem AirDropping between Ventura and Monterey.

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AirDrop between Mac OS Ventura and Mac OS Monterey does not work

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