I do but i haven't tested yet. I'll do that tomorrow (Later today, technically) probably.
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I do but i haven't tested yet. I'll do that tomorrow (Later today, technically) probably.
Drats.
Just checking--Can you or anyone else with Lion Developer Preview 3 on an iMac 7,1 verify that Airdrop is still unavailable?
Thanks.
See below.
This.
Apple can't magically go back in time and change the Wifi chipset.
Does AirDrop work for you guys in DP 4? And does it make a difference that I first installed Lion by itself and then ran the Server app and have it install all of its Server-y stuff? Cuz I checked all of your guy's solutions and nothing is working for me and no results on Spotlight either?
couldn't apple get airdrop working over WAN? I have friends within a few miles radius and we transfer files between us on a regular basis.. If only airdrop was a solution
FTP, playa.
Your hardware doesn't support the requirements for AirDrop. This will not change in any release. It appeared for the OP because he had hardware that was unsupported at that moment, but by now all hardware that supports this feature is supported in software.
Your hardware needs to support being used in ad-hoc and infrastructure mode simultaneously. Yours does not support this. AirDrop does not use the local network at all.
Airdrop not showing
I have the same problem. I installed the 10.7 GM version today and no airdrop. When I check the my library file is hidden and when I accessed it it did not have any reference to airdrop as your picture did. What should I do? I am not sure how to make the library folder visible and how would I get the value for airdrop.
I have the same problem. I installed the 10.7 GM version today and no airdrop. When I check the my library file is hidden and when I accessed it it did not have any reference to airdrop as your picture did. What should I do? I am not sure how to make the library folder visible and how would I get the value for airdrop.
AirDrop Specs
Airdrop only works on more recent machines...
See the specs at the Lion page here: http://www.apple.com/macosx/specs.html
Airdrop only works on more recent machines...
See the specs at the Lion page here: http://www.apple.com/macosx/specs.html
Macs that support AirDrop in OS X Lion
I just came across the same problem with airdrop. Worst of all my MBP is from Early 2008. DAMN
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4783
The following list shows the earliest of each Mac model type that is supported. If your Mac is the same, or newer than the model listed, then it supports AirDrop.
MacBookPro (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)
I just came across the same problem with airdrop. Worst of all my MBP is from Early 2008. DAMN
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4783
The following list shows the earliest of each Mac model type that is supported. If your Mac is the same, or newer than the model listed, then it supports AirDrop.
MacBookPro (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)
Ditching Airdrop for DropCopy
Hey Kids
So installed Lion on 2010 MBP, 2010 iMac and 2007(ancient) MBP. Previously, I was using DropCopy to transfer files between them and it has been my all-time face free app. I was excited for Airdrop, as it seemed like a super useful feature. It works great between my two newer computers but not at all on my geriatric model. My real criticism is that it takes two more steps than DropCopy to transfer a file. That and it's incompatibility with my older model is enough reason to just stick with DropCopy. I also really like the ability to transfer by dragging a file to the "drop zone" on my desktop or by using the right-click option when my desktop is covering it.
So, not a resolution to the Airdrop issue but a pretty useful option.
Hey Kids
So installed Lion on 2010 MBP, 2010 iMac and 2007(ancient) MBP. Previously, I was using DropCopy to transfer files between them and it has been my all-time face free app. I was excited for Airdrop, as it seemed like a super useful feature. It works great between my two newer computers but not at all on my geriatric model. My real criticism is that it takes two more steps than DropCopy to transfer a file. That and it's incompatibility with my older model is enough reason to just stick with DropCopy. I also really like the ability to transfer by dragging a file to the "drop zone" on my desktop or by using the right-click option when my desktop is covering it.
So, not a resolution to the Airdrop issue but a pretty useful option.
No Airdrop on older Macs - no networking either it seems
I now recognise that my older Mac a 2007 iMac is not going to have Airdrop but it would be nice to have regular networking instead. Since Lionising both my Macs no networking between them. Changed every setting in file sharing and turned off firewalls (mac, Virus Barrier and Router), re-entered user names and passwords but still get "connection failed". Neither of my Macs can see files the other one has left on my Time Capsule either, so I think it may be file ownership issue. The only way I have been able to shift files today is to use DropBox - not very efficient. Seems like lots of us having this issue and screen sharing not working either.
I now recognise that my older Mac a 2007 iMac is not going to have Airdrop but it would be nice to have regular networking instead. Since Lionising both my Macs no networking between them. Changed every setting in file sharing and turned off firewalls (mac, Virus Barrier and Router), re-entered user names and passwords but still get "connection failed". Neither of my Macs can see files the other one has left on my Time Capsule either, so I think it may be file ownership issue. The only way I have been able to shift files today is to use DropBox - not very efficient. Seems like lots of us having this issue and screen sharing not working either.
Screen sharing now working
Update - I now have screen sharing working but still not networking - very frustrating.
Update - I now have screen sharing working but still not networking - very frustrating.
So airdrop is on my mac mini, but not my mac pro...so it is wifi only...thats actually really lame.
I agree, my iMac is connected with cable and I don't need wifi. Poorly adapted function!
Installing AirDrop on an older Mac
This worked perfectly on my 2008 iMac:
You can enable AirDrop for older Lion systems at the Terminal command line.
Open Terminal. Paste this (without the quotes): "defaults write com.apple.NetworkBrowser BrowseAllInterfaces 1"
Hit enter.
Now you'll need to restart Finder:
Paste this: killall Finder
Hit enter
Now go to "Go" and AirDrop should be in the drop down menu.
This worked perfectly on my 2008 iMac:
You can enable AirDrop for older Lion systems at the Terminal command line.
Open Terminal. Paste this (without the quotes): "defaults write com.apple.NetworkBrowser BrowseAllInterfaces 1"
Hit enter.
Now you'll need to restart Finder:
Paste this: killall Finder
Hit enter
Now go to "Go" and AirDrop should be in the drop down menu.
Thanks. This worked for me in my 7,1 (2007 first gen aluminium iMac) Beats me why they disabled it. A bit flakey maybe? My two machines are on the same Airport network if that makes any difference. I noted someone said Airdrop doesn't use the network, so thought that might be pertinent.