Can I update my macbook pro early 2011 to use bluetooth 4.0

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread. I have a MBP 15" Late 2011 running Yosemite. I have been wanting to use AirDrop between my iPhone and my MacBook for a while. I was hesitant to crack open my MacBook again to replace the card (I replaced the RAM and added a second SSHD a few years ago), then saw the info about dongle support. I bought the ASUS USB-BT400 and installed the Continuity Activation Tool and it's worked flawlessly so far. I confirmed the settings required, restarted my MacBook, logged out and back into iCloud, and restarted both devices for good measure. I was able to successfully test AirDrop from iPhone to MBP and Handoff both ways. I also tried an app called Tether to support proximity locking, but it didn't work consistently. So far so good with the main features.

Thank you so much for confirming this and taking the plung for all of us. A huge help!!

Question though. You linked to this model: http://www.os-store.com.de/broadcom-apple-bcm4331-bcm20702-bt-wlan-card-module-a 1278-a1286-a1297-661-5867-607-7291-607-8792.html

That model is $20 USD but differs from the model you said you received which you pasted the model number of: BCM94331PCIEBT4CAX

That model is $80 USD.

Which one did you end up using? $20 is a great bargain to get Bluetooth 4.0 but $80 may be a different story.

In Summary:

$20 - BCM94331PCIEBT4AX

$80 - BCM94331PCIEBT4CAX

Thanks again for your contributions to this site!!

-Jason

Used a drill to remove the screw and found a replacement screw on an old hard drive.

Installed the new card and it works perfectly.

I got my 4CAX card today and installed it. Now my bluetooth doesn't work. Any ideas? I haven't done any kext hacks and don't have Yosemite installed yet.

why is giving this problem : command not found ???

My problem is the same rainking12, Wifi ON.. bluetooth not found

but I enter the terminal and can not do the commands..

=((((

You can update Bluetooth 1.5 works on all Macintosh computers running Mac OS X version 10.3.2 or later

download http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1209

Answer - no.

Barry

I've ordered said module. I'm curious if it will work, seems rather cheap compared to other Apple Airport modules.

I'll keep you posted as soon as I get the module.

Sirs, I would like to know if you have any info for iMac mid 2011 ~ I would like to upgrade to BT 4.0, thanks a bunch.

~ knowledge is superior power ~

lao tzu

it is 27 inches iMac mid 2011

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yeah to bad, I was to enthusiastic !

If someone has a workaround I like to know 🙂

Maybe i'm wrong, but i think you won't find any : https://applelife.ru/threads/wi-fi-bluetooth-airdrop-i-handoff-v-os-x-10-10.4244 3/page-3

Show us some hidef pictures.