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Q: can't see my iPhone 5S via airdrop from MacBook Pro
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Feb 10, 2015 8:43 AMby FoxFifth,HelpfulIn order to use AirDrop between a Mac and an iOS device, the Mac needs to be a 2012 or later model. See the following from Mac Basics: AirDrop lets you send files from your Mac to nearby Macs and iOS devices - Apple Support
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.
You may want to consider Dropbox or iCloud Drive FAQ - Apple Support
