Destination Icon for Airdrop is invisible

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Destination Icon for Airdrop is invisible

When sharing files from Mac Mini (M1 2020, Sequoia 15.0.1) via AirDrop, I initially did not see any of my devices listed. I thought it was an issue with sharing permissions so verified all devices were set to be discoverable. It turns out that my iPad (iPad Pro 11" 18.0.1) is actually invisible - by chance I clicked the empty space and it successfully sent to my iPad (see screen shot) I have a profile picture associated w/ my iPad apple ID. Any thoughts about how I can get it to show up or what the issue is?

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MacBook Air (M1, 2020)

Posted on Oct 31, 2024 10:57 AM

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Answer 1

dlam1217 Author

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Oct 31, 2024 11:05 AM in response to AlWeir

The issue is not the inability to find the files, it's that the destination icon does not appear as a possible destination (screen shot shows no icon but the "Sent" in blue indicates that I was able to send the file).

The direction of file movement is from Mac to iPad , I import them into Notability . Sending from iPad via AirDrop to Mac , my Mac's icon shows up, they goto my Downloads folder w/o issue.

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AlWeir

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Oct 31, 2024 11:01 AM in response to dlam1217

Where Do AirDrop Files Go on Mac

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Answer 3

Nov 24, 2024 1:28 PM in response to dlam1217

Have the same behavior, MacMini to MacAir. For the reverse, all works and renders ok.

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