MadlyBrown
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Q: airdrop

my mac book pro can not detect any other devices via airdrop though in my iphone 5 which is running ios 7 where the airdrop option is enabled .In both devices bluetooth n wifi is switched on  and in my phone's airdrop settings i opted for find by everyone though my mac book pc can not detect the phone.i noticed that in my pc could not able to find out option in airdrop "find me by everyone or by my contacts"!!!! I am requesting anybody please take me out of this misery and help me to find out where i am missing the point to connect via airdrop.

Mac Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4)

Posted on Jan 25, 2015 11:10 AM

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MadlyBrown

Q: airdrop

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  • by stevejobsfan0123,

    stevejobsfan0123 stevejobsfan0123 Jan 25, 2015 11:14 AM in response to MadlyBrown
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    Jan 25, 2015 11:14 AM in response to MadlyBrown

    AirDrop between Macs and iOS devices requires OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) on your Mac. Go to the App Store and upgrade OS X.

  • by lllaass,

    lllaass lllaass Jan 25, 2015 11:16 AM in response to MadlyBrown
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    Jan 25, 2015 11:16 AM in response to MadlyBrown

    The requirements between mac computer and between a computer and an iOS device like a phone are different. Do your devices meed them?

    System Requirements

    To see if your Mac works with AirDrop, make sure you’re in the Finder by clicking the desktop (the background area of your screen), or by clicking the Finder icon in the Dock. Then, check to see if AirDrop is listed as an option in the Go menu. If you don't see AirDrop listed, your Mac doesn't support this feature.

    In order to transfer files between a Mac and and an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

    • your iOS device needs to include a lightning connector
    • your iOS device needs iOS 7 or later installed
    • your Mac needs to be a 2012 or later model with OS X Yosemite installed
    • Your Mac and iOS device both need bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on. You do not have to be connected to a specific Wi-Fi network.

    To transfer files between two Mac computers, you need the Mac models listed below with Wi-Fi turned on and OS X Lion or later installed.

    • MacBook Pro (Late 2008 or newer)*
    • MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
    • MacBook (Late 2008 or newer)*
    • iMac (Early 2009 or newer)
    • Mac Mini (Mid 2010 or newer)
    • Mac Pro (Early 2009 with AirPort Extreme card, or Mid 2010)

    *The MacBook Pro (17-Inch Late 2008) and the white MacBook (Late 2008) do not support AirDrop.

    Mac Basics: AirDrop lets you send files from your Mac to nearby Macs and iOS devices - Apple Support

  • by MadlyBrown,

    MadlyBrown MadlyBrown Jan 25, 2015 11:57 AM in response to lllaass
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    Jan 25, 2015 11:57 AM in response to lllaass

    i do have finder option in my mac book pro, its a mid 2012 model running mac x version 10.9.4  and in my phone i i have ios 7.1.2 .Both are airdrop enabled ,bluetooth n wifi switched on accordingly.

  • by stevejobsfan0123,

    stevejobsfan0123 stevejobsfan0123 Jan 25, 2015 12:00 PM in response to MadlyBrown
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    Jan 25, 2015 12:00 PM in response to MadlyBrown

    MadlyBrown wrote:

     

    its a mid 2012 model running mac x version 10.9.4

    As I said before, you need to upgrade to OS X 10.10.

  • by lllaass,

    lllaass lllaass Jan 25, 2015 1:31 PM in response to stevejobsfan0123
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    Jan 25, 2015 1:31 PM in response to stevejobsfan0123

    Just like I said too:

    In order to transfer files between a Mac and and an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

    • your iOS device needs to include a lightning connector
    • your iOS device needs iOS 7 or later installed
    • your Mac needs to be a 2012 or later model with OS X Yosemite installed
    • Your Mac and iOS device both need bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on. You do not have to be connected to a specific Wi-Fi network.

  • by MadlyBrown,

    MadlyBrown MadlyBrown Feb 8, 2015 11:41 AM in response to lllaass
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    Feb 8, 2015 11:41 AM in response to lllaass

    like u said ..i have taken care of everything likewise still not working..