Hello there
I've got a MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) using OS X Yosemite 10.10. 🙂 Although I do have the airdrop icon in the finder window, It doesn't seem to work.Have you got any suggestions? It's so frustrating 😕
MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10)
Hi there ghafaa,
The article linked below provides tips that’ll resolve most issues like the one you described, where you aren’t to AirDrop because your MacBook Pro doesn’t see any devices nearby.
Using AirDrop with OS X Lion, Mountain Lion or Mavericks - Apple Support
If you don't see nearby users in AirDrop
When you select AirDrop, OS X looks for other Macs that are close by and also using AirDrop. If you don't see someone in the AirDrop window:
- Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on at both computers. Although you don't have to connect to a specific network, Wi-Fi needs to be turned on to transmit and receive files wirelessly.
- Make sure that the recipient has selected AirDrop in the Finder. If you don't see this option in the Finder, refer to the Additional Information section of this article to make sure the computer is compatible with AirDrop.
- Try moving the computers closer to each other. AirDrop is designed to work within a range of approximately 30 feet (9 meters). If you need to send a file to someone further away, consider using File Sharing, iCloud or email instead.
Cheers,
-Jason
Thanks a million for your concern Dear Jason 😉, but where is the linked article? 😕 would you send me the link?
Also, from
Mac Basics: AirDrop lets you send files from your Mac to ...
"In order to transfer files between a Mac and and an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, your iOS device needs iOS 7 or later installed and your Mac needs to be a 2012 or later model."
In case you are asking about an inability to move files between Mac OS and iOS.
ghafaa,
The blue lines in Jason L's and CT's comments are the links.
Airdrop on Macbook Pro
