hibhaven
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Q: MBP not finding my iPhone 6+ in Airdrop

My early 2011 MBP, which runs Yosemite, is unable to find my iPhone 6+ in Airdrop. Since I can see the Airdrop folder in the Finder window of my MBP, I assume its compatible with Airdrop features. But it doesn't show my iPhone 6+. I can't see my MBP on my iPhone 6+ either. Why would this be?

 

(Note: I have an iMac too, and to view my MBP in the Airdrop of my iMac, I have to select it as an older device).

MacBook Pro (15-inch Early 2011), OS X Mavericks (10.9.3), Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD

Posted on Mar 17, 2015 12:02 PM

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Q: MBP not finding my iPhone 6+ in Airdrop

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  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Mar 17, 2015 12:17 PM in response to hibhaven
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    Mar 17, 2015 12:17 PM in response to hibhaven

    Because AirDrop between a Mac and an iOS device requires a 2012 or newer Mac. Using it between two Macs has lower requirements.

     

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  • by Phil0124,

    Phil0124 Phil0124 Mar 17, 2015 12:21 PM in response to hibhaven
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    Mar 17, 2015 12:21 PM in response to hibhaven

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

    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.