I'm using iPhone 5 running iOS 8 and MacBook Air running OSX10.10 Yosemite Beta 6 but I am unable to airdrop files between the devices. In fact, Airdrop functionality on the macbook air is only indicating support between macs. Any advice please?
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Airdrop not working between Mac and iOS
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It sounds like the iPhone isn't detectable for AirDrop.
Check for these settings on the iPhone
- check that you are signed in to iCloud (Settings>iCloud)
- wifi on and connected to the same network as Mac
- Bluetooth on
- within 30 feet or so of computer
- Control Center- swipe from bottom of screen, tap AirDrop and make the phone discoverable by contacts or everyone
Give the Mac and phone a moment or two to see each other.
Hope this helps!
Take a look at this http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6510 You need 10.10 Yosemite, wifi on both, Bluetooth on both and allow Airdrop on the phone -check the control center and try selecting "everyone". If this doesn't work, restart both the Mac and the phone.
didnt realise until i read that support article that macs older than 2012 can support mac to mac airdrop but not mac to iPad. which explains why i can't see my iPad in the window 