Airdrop photos from iPhone6 to Macbook Pro Yosemite

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Airdrop photos from iPhone6 to Macbook Pro Yosemite

So, I take some pics on my iPhone 6 running latest iOs. I then attempt to airdrop them to my Macbook Pro running Yosemite. Easy right ?

NOPE...

Bluetooth turned on on both devices, share with everyone selected on on my phone.

Open Photos on my iPhone6 and select the photos I want to send.

The airdrop blue icon appears below the photos. Great...

Open a folder on my Macbook Pro, select AIRDROP from the Go menu.

My iPhone (my picture) appears in the middle of the open window.

Then what ?

There is no way I can find to send the photos...

Have tried tapping clicking control clicking option clicking, command clicking function clicking...

Nothing give me the ability to actually transfer the photos from phone to Mac.

Isn't that the purpose of Airdrop ?

Am I missing something ? Thanks to anyone who can solve this.

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.1), (13-inch, Mid 2012)

Posted on Feb 2, 2015 3:30 PM

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Answer 1

chuck_3rd

Community Specialist

Feb 4, 2015 2:47 PM in response to 8383

Hello there,

From your post I understand that you are trying to transfer photos from your iPhone 6 to your Mac using AirDrop. First, you need to ensure your Mac fits the requirement of being a 2012 or later model. If it is, then to accomplish this both devices need to have both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on. After that, you should see your Mac appear in the AirDrop section of your iPhone when trying to share your photos. To learn more, please see the article linked to below.

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

Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities!

Cheers,

Alex H.

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Answer 2

8383 Author

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Feb 4, 2015 3:13 PM in response to chuck_3rd

Both Bluetooth and WiFi On on both devices. MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)

I see my phone appear on my Mac. I am trying to send from Phone to Mac.

How do I see my Mac on the phone ? I have selected the pic to send and I see the blue airtdrop icon and the Message, Mail and Facebook icons.

Where am I supposed to see the Mac ?

It does NOT work as described in the Mac Basics: AirDrop lets you send files from your Mac to nearby Macs and iOS devices - Apple Support

I cannot find any way to get the Save and Open, Cancel or Save popup. Nothing happens when I click on my Phone Pic in the open Mac window.

THAT is why I posted and explained as above.

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Answer 3

8383 Author

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Feb 4, 2015 3:30 PM in response to 8383

Now this is interesting because after going to the ••• More function then back with Done my Mac Icon suddenly appeared on the phone. Previously there was nothing I could do to get my Mac to appear. Now My Mac appears all the time... Weird. but so like the current Mac user experience. Now something works now it doesn't today it works like this tomorrow I will have to do something else. Just part of Apple's current mess.

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Answer 4

IamSam3

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Feb 4, 2015 3:40 PM in response to 8383

haha I totally understand your frustration.. i sometimes spend 10 times the time i should on something like this, only to find that a million others can't figure out too.. Then comes a savior update that magically turns water into wine..

cheers

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Answer 5

bong103

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May 18, 2015 11:53 PM in response to 8383

For me, I faced the same problem. However, if I open the bluetooth preference on my MBP (2012 mid) and keep the tab open without closing it, my iphone6 can detect MBP suddenly and I can airdrop photos and videos from phone to MB.

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Answer 6

godhel

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Jun 13, 2015 8:22 PM in response to IamSam3

Spot ON....

Will NOT buy APPLE products again unless they improve

GIVE me SAMSUNG !!

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