Continuity features doesn't work after waking from sleep

Universal Clipboard, AirDrop, Handoff, and Instant Hotspot from iPhone to Mac doesn't work after waking Mac from sleep. I can resolve it by turning Bluetooth off and on on my Mac, but it's not a solution.


My Mac: MacBook Pro 13' 2015 i5 macOS 12.6.1

My iPhone: iPhone XS iOS 16.1.1


I know my Mac is not supported anymore but I think if this was the issue Continuity shouldn't work at all.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Dec 12, 2022 03:34 PM

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Dec 14, 2022 05:05 PM in response to kacper168

Hey kacper168,


We'd recommend starting your Mac into safe mode to see if the same issue occurs on waking from sleep there. That would help narrow the issue down further and determine if some other software is interfering with continuity function.


This article explains how: How to use safe mode on your Mac


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  1. Shut down your Mac.
  2. Turn on your Mac and continue to press and hold the power button until you see the startup options window.
  3. Select your startup disk, then press and hold the Shift key while clicking “Continue in Safe Mode.”
  4. Log in to your Mac. You might be asked to log in again.

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  1. Turn on or restart your Mac, then immediately press and hold the Shift key as your Mac starts up.
  2. Release the key when you see the login window, then log in to your Mac. 
  3. You might be asked to log in again. On either the first or second login window, you should see ”Safe Boot” in the upper-right corner of the window.



If the issue continues in safe mode

If the issue continues while in safe mode, or your Mac restarts several times and then shuts down while starting up in safe mode, you should reinstall macOS and make sure that your Apple software and third-party apps are up to date.

If the issue doesn't continue in safe mode

If the issue doesn't continue while in safe mode, leave safe mode by restarting your Mac normally. Then test for the issue again. The issue might be resolved.

If the issue returns after leaving safe mode, startup items are probably at fault. Apps can install such items in numerous places, and they aren't always easy to find or recognize. For that reason, you should first make sure that you've installed any available updates for your Apple software and third-party apps.

If updating your software doesn't help, try any of these solutions:

  • Test your login items.
  • To learn whether software in your user account is causing the issue, set up a new user account, then log in to it and try to reproduce the issue in that account.
  • Unplug all accessories from your Mac, including printers, drives, USB hubs, and other nonessential devices. You could have an issue with one or more of those devices or their cables.
  • Reinstall macOS.

If you still need help, please contact Apple Support."


Thanks!






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