Airdrop Files Location in iPad Air

Hi,

I airdropped a PDF from my Mac to my iPad twice, and neither time was I able to locate its location. I don't use any PDF reader. Could you please help me locate the files? The same thing happens with any other file, whether music or video. I'm never able to find them.

Thanks & Regards,

Blair

iPad Air, iPadOS 16

Posted on Apr 14, 2023 10:05 PM

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Apr 16, 2023 2:11 PM in response to Blair_Waldorf

Hi Blair_Waldorf,

We'd like to share some guidance to help you find files to share to your iPad. You will want to utilize Files, and you can follow the steps in Find files on your iPhone or iPad in the Files app - Apple Support which would be the only source to find this content. If they are missing from Files, you'll want to reach out to Apple Support regarding this unexpected behavior.

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