Can't find Airdop to share between ipad and MacbookPro

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Can't find Airdop to share between ipad and MacbookPro

I've looked at all the directions for sharing files between and iPad (IOS 8.3) and my MacBook Pro (Yosemite 10.10.3) and I can't get past the first step on either device.

Airdrop does not show up in my finder window (see attached screen shot). I even searched for it - nothing.

On the iPad, I cannot swipe up for the Control Center, except from the lock screen and there are no Airdrop options there (2nd screen shot).

What's missing?

MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2009), OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)

Posted on Jun 26, 2015 8:14 AM

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Alberto Ravasio

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Apr 30, 2018 10:00 AM in response to jlw71

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.

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

So. Your Mac is too old to support AirDrop towards Apple mobile devices.

You didn't mention anything about your iPad, apart from iOS version.

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