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Handoff on MBA Mid 2011
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GM:
Bluetooth Low Energy Supported: Yes
Handoff Supported: No
Instant Hotspot Supported: No
Where are you seeing that?
Is that MBA L2011 specific?
I am NOT buying new hardware just for these features. If Apple decides to leave this out, even though our hardware is perfectly capable, it will just add to my AppleAnger(tm).
Oh well
Yeah, this is really disappointing. AirDrop to/from iOS 8 doesn't work either.
GM:
Bluetooth Low Energy Supported: Yes
Handoff Supported: No
Instant Hotspot Supported: No
Yeah, this is really disappointing. AirDrop to/from iOS 8 doesn't work either.
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Whaaaat? Is the specific on the MBA mid 2011?
I'm just downloading the GM version... #
I'm running the public beta 4 and I have the upgraded wifi ac chip and am having the same results. UncleSchnitty, any thoughts?
I'm doing the update to gm now to check things out. I'll report back when it's all caught up. fingers crossed
I must say I am at a bit of a loss here. Handoff is NOT working on 2011 MBA with updated bt+wifi card on GM build. This is strange because my 08 Mac Pro with updated wifi ac/bt 4.0le card with GM build is working perfectly. Im going to keep looking into this but here are my findings so far.
Handoff requirements met:
-Wifi AC
-BT 4.0LE LMP version 0x6
-Apple ID must be the same
-Wifi network must be the same and same channel
The weird part is that the modified Mac Pro is working fine and the modified Air used to work (all be it intermittently) however no longer does. At this point it looks like a software issue, kind of like apple is deliberately locking out older systems because hardware is now up to spec.
Ill keep everyone posted if I find out anything new.
Edit: Airdrop works fine between MacPro, iPhone 6+ and Macbook Air. So that shows the system knows its ac + bt4.0le.
Handoff requirements met:
-Wifi AC
-BT 4.0LE LMP version 0x6
-Apple ID must be the same
-Wifi network must be the same and same channel
The weird part is that the modified Mac Pro is working fine and the modified Air used to work (all be it intermittently) however no longer does. At this point it looks like a software issue, kind of like apple is deliberately locking out older systems because hardware is now up to spec.
Ill keep everyone posted if I find out anything new.
Edit: Airdrop works fine between MacPro, iPhone 6+ and Macbook Air. So that shows the system knows its ac + bt4.0le.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Macbook-Pro...968?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a9202c028
is this the one that works?
is this the one that works?
dokterdok did a lot of hard work and came up with a tutorial that works perfect. I applaud his work. I have tried this and it works 100% Make sure you read his instructions very carefully especially when it says "change numbers manually" I tried to cut and paste and it corrupted my kext. His work is spot on so just take your time and do it word for word and it will work for you. So if you get a chance shoot him a thanks!
This also works for unmodified Macbook Airs!!
Tutorial
This also works for unmodified Macbook Airs!!
Tutorial
UncleSchnitty, this may be a lot to ask but is there some way I could get in touch with you personally to get help with the tutorial? I've been having some trouble with it.
Sure, just pm me. I would wait till the official 10.10 is released though or else we may have to do it over again once you update. I have no problem helping though
I still have this dream that it will just work. I did notice that the keynote speaker used the phrase "latest devices" when talking about handoff. They were careful to add the word "latest" and he stumbled a bit over the phrase and almost didn't use the word.
Pick any subforum and complain about flatness, lack of RAM, and then finally battery life. BOOM you're a regular!
Pick any subforum and complain about flatness, lack of RAM, and then finally battery life. BOOM you're a regular!
I hit 25 but I still don't appear to have private messaging
Its really not that hard to do yourself once you get it going. I see why Apple did it, still stinks though
I tried no dice yet, if your comfortable posting your email here Ill email you
Any idea if these instructions still work with the final Yosemite release today and an unmodified Mid-2011 Macbook Air?
