Fix macOS "Airdrop" Not Discoverable

Can't see your iPhone from your Mac, or Airdrop transfers keep failing?

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The Symptom

Your Mac doesn't show up in the Airdrop menu on other devices, or the "Waiting..." status never completes.

The Fix

1. Restart the Sharing Stack

sudo pkill sharingd

1. Reset Bluetooth Module

sudo pkill bluetoothd

1. Clear Airdrop Discovery Cache

rm ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.sharingd.plist

Pro Tip

Ensure "Allow me to be discovered by" is set to Everyone temporarily. Also, disable the macOS Firewall in System Settings > Network as it can block the ad-hoc connection.