file transfer via Bluetooth to other devices

hello everyone,

I have a MacBook Air. I upgraded it to macOS Big Sur. When I click the bluetooth icon and choose the device I don't receive the famous choose Browse Files on Device. it remains idle. if someone can help with the issue. thanks in advance.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.0

Posted on Dec 13, 2020 3:51 PM

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