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Airdrop

Trying to use airdrop from my iPhone to my MacBook Pro 2. MacBook Pro 2 shows up in my bluetooth list but when trying to par, it says it is not supported. I have done all the turning on and turning off bluetooth and wifi, as well as made sure both are up to date.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.5

Posted on Aug 1, 2023 10:28 AM

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Posted on Nov 2, 2023 9:37 AM

same issue is mentioned again and again and again and .... again

reply has the same contents and doesn't fix the problem.

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Aug 1, 2023 11:07 PM in response to lost175

Please review the settings: How to use AirDrop on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Use AirDrop on your Mac - Apple Support

Make sure your MacBook is turned on. It should show up under Devices:

 

Make sure that both devices are within 30 feet (9 meters) of each other and have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on.

Choose Go > AirDrop from the menu bar in the Finder, then check the ”Allow me to be discovered by” setting in the AirDrop window. iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch have a similar setting. If set to receive from Contacts Only, both devices must be signed in to iCloud, and the email address or phone number associated with the sender's Apple ID must be in the Contacts app of the receiving device.

Install the latest software updates for your Mac and other devices.

Make sure that incoming connections aren't blocked in firewall settings:

  • macOS Ventura or later: Choose Apple menu  > System Settings. Click Network in the sidebar, then click Firewall on the right. Click the Options button, then make sure that “Block all incoming connections” is turned off.
  • Earlier versions of macOS: Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Security & Privacy. Click the Firewall tab, then click the lock  and enter your administrator password when prompted. Click Firewall Options, then make sure that “Block all incoming connections” is deselected.




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