Hi,
The issue of copy and paste working from Mac to iPhone but not the other way around with Universal Clipboard is a common one. It often stems from settings or connection issues between the two devices. Ensuring both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network, have Bluetooth and Handoff enabled, and are signed into the same iCloud account can resolve the problem.
Here's a breakdown of potential solutions:
1. Check Basic Settings:
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: Verify that both your Mac and iPhone have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on.
- Handoff: Ensure Handoff is enabled on both devices. On Mac, it's under System Settings > General > AirDrop & Handoff. On iPhone, it's under Settings > General > AirPlay & Handoff.
- Same iCloud Account: Make sure you're signed into the same Apple ID on both devices.
- Proximity: Ensure your devices are within close proximity (within 30 feet or 10 meters) of each other.
2. Restart Devices:
- If the issue persists, try restarting both your Mac and iPhone. This can sometimes clear up temporary glitches.
3. Troubleshoot Bluetooth:
- Toggle Bluetooth: Turn Bluetooth off and then back on again on both devices.
- Forget and Reconnect: If toggling doesn't work, try forgetting the Bluetooth connection on one device and then reconnecting.
4. Check for Updates:
- Ensure both your Mac and iPhone are running the latest versions of their respective operating systems (macOS and iOS).
5. Reset iCloud:
- As a last resort, you can try signing out of iCloud on both devices and then signing back in.
6. Check for Specific App Issues:
- Some users have reported issues with Universal Clipboard when using specific apps like Obsidian. If you're experiencing problems within a particular app, try copying from and pasting to other apps to see if the issue is app-specific.
7. Use Terminal (Advanced Users):
- For advanced users, you can try resetting the Universal Clipboard settings in Terminal using the command defaults write ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.coreservices.useractivityd.plist ClipboardSharingEnabled 1. Remember to restart your Mac after running this command.
If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may need to contact Apple Support for further assistance.
