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Q: Yosemite airdrop problem

After upgrading to Yosemite OS 10.10.5 I cannot connect to my iphone . I try other Imac with Maverick version it can be connected with my iphone. Is their any setup I need to do to pair with my Iphone?

iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2011), OS X Yosemite (10.10.5), airdrop problem

Posted on Aug 14, 2015 7:51 AM

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Q: Yosemite airdrop problem

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  • by FoxFifth,Helpful

    FoxFifth FoxFifth Aug 14, 2015 8:54 AM in response to saved1288
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    Aug 14, 2015 8:54 AM in response to saved1288

    See the following from the System Requirements section of Use AirDrop to send files from your Mac to another nearby Mac or iOS device - Apple Support

    Note that these requirements are different than the requirements for using AirDrop between two Macs.

    Also note that the devices are not Bluetooth paired -- Bluetooth needs to be turned on in both devices but they are not paired.

    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 saved1288,

    saved1288 saved1288 Aug 14, 2015 4:04 PM in response to FoxFifth
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    Aug 14, 2015 4:04 PM in response to FoxFifth

    Foxfifth

    when I'm using OS Maverick before I can easily Airdrop to and from with my iphone without the lightning cable but when Upgrading it to OS Yosemite then everything does work anymore without using the cable.

    Well Thanks anyway FoxFifth for your suggestion Hope Apple can improve this problem on next OX.

     

    Thank you;

    saved1288