Part 2. How to transfer files from iPhone to Mac with AirDrop
This Apple’s technology is also another top way to use when you want to transfer or copy files from iPhone to Mac. Your iPhone needs to be awake because it can only work best when the AirDrop is active. This can be used for transfer of files from one device to the other or from one Mac to another with much ease.
- Casting your iPhone screen to a Mac can be done in a variety of different ways and it is fairly easy to do. It can allow you to pair on mobile projects or help debug an issue with a client on call. Depending on your needs and your budget, you should do your research and make the best decision, but be sure to try the free solutions first.
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Turn back to your iPhone. Pull up form the bottom of your iOS device to turn on Control Center, and tap on the AirPlay button. Select the Mac to which you want to mirror from the lists of cameras. Mirror iPhone to Mac. Now you can see the iPhone is mirrored to Mac screen successfully.
Step 1. Activate AirDrop on your iOS device
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This is done from the control center. Swipe from bottom to top of screen to access the activation airdrop setting menu. Make the Airdrop open. This should also enable you to allow transfers either from contacts only or from everyone: Slide up to access Control Center > AirDrop > Select Contacts Only or Everyone.Then select some files, such as photos. After sending the photo or file you will see the word Sent under the person’s device in your AirDrop row.
Step 2. Connect to Mac
On you Mac, follow the steps: Finder > Menu Bar > Go > Airdrop > Allow me to be discovered by > select Contacts Only or Everyone. .
Then You can transfer files from iPhone to Mac or share files from Mac to iPhone using Airdrop. Your iPhone will be found in Finder. When you have sent the files from iPhone, you will receive an alert on your Mac asking you to approve the files. If you have used the same Apple ID as your iPhone, you can get the files on your Mac automatically.
Set up iPhone Cellular Calls
You can use iPhone Cellular Calls with any Mac, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch that meets the Continuity system requirements. It works when your devices are near each other and set up as follows:
- Each device is signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID.
- Each device is signed in to FaceTime with the same Apple ID.
- Each device has Wi-Fi turned on.
- Each device is connected to the same network using Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
- On your iPhone, go to Settings > Phone > Calls on Other Devices, then turn on Allow Calls on Other Devices.
- On your iPad or iPod touch, go to Settings > FaceTime, then turn on Calls from iPhone.
- On your Mac, open the FaceTime app, then choose FaceTime > Preferences. Click Settings, then select Calls From iPhone.
If your carrier supports Wi-Fi calling on other devices, you can set up those devices to make and receive calls even when your iPhone isn't turned on or nearby. Learn about Wi-Fi calling.
Make and receive phone calls
Learn how to make and receive phone calls on your Mac, iPad, and iPod touch.
Make a call on your Mac
- Move the pointer over any phone number in Contacts, Calendar, Safari, or other app that automatically detects such data. Click the arrow in the box that outlines the phone number, then choose Call [phone number] Using iPhone.
- Or open the FaceTime app, enter a phone number in the search field, then click Audio.
Make a call on your iPad or iPod touch
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- Tap a phone number in Contacts, Calendar, Safari, or other app that automatically detects such data.
- Or open the FaceTime app, tap , enter the phone number in the search field, then tap Audio.
Answer a call
- On your Mac, a notification appears when someone calls your iPhone. You can answer the call, send it to voicemail, or send the caller a message.
- On your iPad or iPod touch, slide to answer the call.
To stop getting calls on one of your devices, just turn off the Calls from iPhone setting on that device. See the setup section above for details.