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Airdrop is one of the most interesting and useful features available in iOS 7 and 8. It's an easy and secure way to move files (including pictures, contacts, documents and many other) from one iOS device to another. You don't need to be on the same network to share files, since your device will create a mini-Wi-Fi network for you just for the transfer and then close it once the transfer is finished. It's quick, simple and keeps your data safe while it's being transferred between devices. | Airdrop is one of the most interesting and useful features available in iOS 7 and 8. It's an easy and secure way to move files (including pictures, contacts, documents and many other) from one iOS device to another. You don't need to be on the same network to share files, since your device will create a mini-Wi-Fi network for you just for the transfer and then close it once the transfer is finished. It's quick, simple and keeps your data safe while it's being transferred between devices. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
===Troubleshooting AirDrop=== | ===Troubleshooting AirDrop=== | ||
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#Ensure both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled. AirDrop uses a combination of these two connections to setup an AirDrop connection. Check the Control Center on your iOS device and the menu bar on your OS X computer to ensure that both of these services are turned on. | #Ensure both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled. AirDrop uses a combination of these two connections to setup an AirDrop connection. Check the Control Center on your iOS device and the menu bar on your OS X computer to ensure that both of these services are turned on. | ||
#Try updating all devices involved. AirDrop has always been a bit buggy, and sometimes software updates will fix the issue you're having. Updates for iOS and OS X are free, but they may take a little while to complete. | #Try updating all devices involved. AirDrop has always been a bit buggy, and sometimes software updates will fix the issue you're having. Updates for iOS and OS X are free, but they may take a little while to complete. | ||
| − | #*iOS - Open the Settings app and select "General". Tap "Software Update" and then follow the prompts to install any available updates. This will usually take about 30 minutes. See [[Upgrade | + | #*iOS - Open the Settings app and select "General". Tap "Software Update" and then follow the prompts to install any available updates. This will usually take about 30 minutes. See [[Upgrade iOS|How to Upgrade iOS]] for detailed instructions. |
#*OS X - Click the Apple menu and select "App Store". Find the latest OS X release, which is usually on the front page of the store. Download the update, which may be rather large, and then follow the prompts to install it. See [[Update-to-Mac-OS-X-Mavericks|How to Update to Mac OS X Mavericks]] for instructions on updating OS X. | #*OS X - Click the Apple menu and select "App Store". Find the latest OS X release, which is usually on the front page of the store. Download the update, which may be rather large, and then follow the prompts to install it. See [[Update-to-Mac-OS-X-Mavericks|How to Update to Mac OS X Mavericks]] for instructions on updating OS X. | ||
#Try logging out of iCloud and then back in (OS X). If you're having difficulties connecting to your Mac computer, try signing out of iCloud on the Mac and then signing back in. | #Try logging out of iCloud and then back in (OS X). If you're having difficulties connecting to your Mac computer, try signing out of iCloud on the Mac and then signing back in. | ||
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#Wait for the other person to accept. The other person will need to accept the file before it download to their device.<ref>https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204144</ref> | #Wait for the other person to accept. The other person will need to accept the file before it download to their device.<ref>https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204144</ref> | ||
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== Related Articles == | == Related Articles == | ||
*[[Share Apps Using an iPhone]] | *[[Share Apps Using an iPhone]] | ||
