It would be quite a letdown and frustrating if a nifty feature like Universal Clipboard happened to fail on you. What is Universal Clipboard? – It is a feature that allows you to copy and paste text and files across different Apple devices.
The feature works seamlessly but may fail sometimes. For instance, Universal Clipboard might not work as it should between your iPhone and iPad. Here is an easy fix in case you are experiencing this problem.
The first step to dealing with Universal Clipboard issues is to check whether your devices are logged onto the same iCloud account. Once you confirm this, ensure both devices have Bluetooth turned on, and Wi-Fi enabled. If the problem persists, try to re-configure the Universal Clipboard.
Troubleshooting
Bugs commonly cause software issues, including Universal Clipboard not working on iOS 12 or High Sierra.
To rule bugs out as a possible cause of the problem, ensure your devices are running on the latest macOS and iOS versions. If you have an active VPN connection, turn it off to eliminate it as a possible cause of the issue.
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VPN can be an issue due to changing location address, re-connection, and dropping connections. Once you take all these measures, restart your Apple devices. You should have the clipboard function back in working condition.
How do I turn off Universal Clipboard?
The only way to disable Universal Clipboard is by disabling the Handoff function. You can achieve this by following these simple steps:
On your Mac:
- Navigate to System Preferences
Click on General
Uncheck the Allow Handoff option
On iOS:
- Go to the Settings menu
- Tap on General
- Go to Handoff
- Uncheck the Handoff option
How do you copy paste between Apple devices?
Universal Clipboard allows you to copy and paste files and texts across different iOS and macOS devices. To utilize this function all you have to do is to initiate a copy command on your device. Once you do this, the copied item will be available on the clipboard across your Apple devices for a short time. The only condition for this to work is that your devices are connected to the same iCloud account.
Universal Clipboard is one of the functions that make working on the Apple ecosystem efficient. The function not only makes copying items easier but also saves a lot of time. If you are into trying something new, you can try out third-party apps that offer the same functionality.
Alex is an IT technician who shares his experiences with Apple devices occasionally. He has a collection of Apple devices (from iPhone 4) and has recently started trying out Android.
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