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2011 MacBook Pros can support Handoff/Continuity

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DavidHache

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Oct 21, 2014
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Bluetooth 4.0 LE for 2011 MacBook Pro

I followed the instructions to the letter that were posted at the beginning of this thread, and now Handoff is enabled after I received and installed the new Bluetooth card! Thank you very much!

I think where some people may be confused is that you need to download two apps in order to get the procedure to work. One is called 0xED, and the other is KextDrop. The 0xED app helps you modify the hex file within the kext package that blocks out your 2011 MacBook from the VIP list to use Handoff. KextDrop allows you to re-install the modified kext you come up with after using 0xED.

Also, it doesn't matter if you modify the kext before or after you install the new Broadcom card. I did it before, so the instant I turned on my MacBook after installing the new card, I was able to use Handoff!
 
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interstink

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Feb 4, 2008
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dokterdok said:
Good news for 2011 MacBook Air and 2011 Mac mini owners, here's a refreshed tutorial that enables Continuity on those machines as well.
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I've tried this tool on a Mac Mini (Server) Macmini5,3. Completed running, rebooted, still not showing...

Still do not have Handoff option in General.

Bluetooth Low Energy Supported: Yes
Handoff Supported: No
Instant Hotspot Supported: No
Manufacturer: Broadcom
 
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bigdog5142

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I quoted mikecwest in post 509 on this thread. Mike posted how to edit the kext file yourself and all the steps needed in order to make everything work correctly. I've had to restart a couple times the first time I installed, but this process worked for me EVERY time. KEY POINT: As patches are released for Yosemite, you will probably have to go through this process again. So, once you edit the kext file, SAVE IT somewhere that it is easily found. That way you won't have to edit that file again...you would skip the kext edit steps and just do the kextdrop and terminal commands.

I have a 15" MBP early 2011 with the CAX card installed from the 2012 model. Everything works PERFECTLY.

Wanted to add...the first time you do the kextdrop, you will DELETE original kext (copy that and save that somewhere as well, just in case something adverse happens...then you can at least get wifi working again) and RESTART. This is a bit scary because when you restart, wifi and Bluetooth WILL NOT WORK or even be recognized. But, once you kextdrop the edited kext, do the terminal commands and restart, everything should work again and and Handoff/Continuity should be available.

Thanks so much for putting this tutorial together, everyone! Special thanks to mikecwest for posting (or reposting) the process. ��
 
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Johnnyjiangyc

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Oct 27, 2014
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sometime it doesn't work in mid2011 mba

I activated my handoff as the tutorial ,but I found a problem, sometime I can see the app running on mac from iPhone, but I cannot see any reaction on my mac about the running apps on iPhone. Then if I turn on the bluetooth preferences, it normal again for a while. It seems than the bluetooth went asleep and I have to wake it up to work. anybody have the same problem ?
 
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dokterdok

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May 6, 2010
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interstink said:
I've tried this tool on a Mac Mini (Server) Macmini5,3. Completed running, rebooted, still not showing...

Still do not have Handoff option in General.

Bluetooth Low Energy Supported: Yes
Handoff Supported: No
Instant Hotspot Supported: No
Manufacturer: Broadcom
Click to expand...
Please try again with the version 1.0.2 released today, which adresses the symptoms you are describing.
 
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gnipun

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Apr 3, 2012
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Is this supposed enable AirDrop between iOS and Mac as well?
I have a late 2011 MacBook Pro. After replacing the bluetooth card, and following the instructions, I have successfully enabled Handoff.
But, it seems that I cannot transfer files from my iPhone to my Mac.

If it helps, I am trying to transfer a photo (from the stock Photo app) to my Mac.
I have Wifi and Bluetooth enabled on both my Mac and iPhone, but my phone doesn't find my Mac. However, my mac can properly detect my phone and transfer a file...
Not sure if I am missing something?
 
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Camillionaire93

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Oct 17, 2014
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i have an Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro. I got the part today and installed it in about 15 minutes. it wasn't that hard to do. the hard part for me was going to be editing all the files and using terminal but i used the Continuity Activation Tool and the process became super simple. i ran the app after the install and that took about 20 minutes to complete. after my mac rebooted i tried out all the handoff features, including Airdrop, and they all worked great.

the app made it all super simple, i highly recommend that you use the app if you don't know what you're doing.

app link:
https://github.com/dokterdok/Continuity-Activation-Tool/
 
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rfic

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Dec 11, 2008
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gnipun said:
Is this supposed enable AirDrop between iOS and Mac as well?
I have a late 2011 MacBook Pro. After replacing the bluetooth card, and following the instructions, I have successfully enabled Handoff.
But, it seems that I cannot transfer files from my iPhone to my Mac.

If it helps, I am trying to transfer a photo (from the stock Photo app) to my Mac.
I have Wifi and Bluetooth enabled on both my Mac and iPhone, but my phone doesn't find my Mac. However, my mac can properly detect my phone and transfer a file...
Not sure if I am missing something?
Click to expand...


i also modify my macbook pro to enable bluetooth 4.0. i can transfer file from mackbook to iphone, however, i can't see macbook from my iphone.

maybe u can try transfer from macbook to iphone first
 
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gnipun

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Apr 3, 2012
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rfic said:
i also modify my macbook pro to enable bluetooth 4.0. i can transfer file from mackbook to iphone, however, i can't see macbook from my iphone.

maybe u can try transfer from macbook to iphone first
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Thanks, I am able to transfer files from my MacBook to my iPhone (but not vice-versa).
I guess AirDrop from iPhone to MacBook 2011 is not possible even with the continuity activation tool...
 
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lastmango321

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Oct 29, 2014
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dokterdok, you da man!!

I ordered the prescribed card for my late 2011 15" macbook Pro, installed the card, and ran the script, I now have Handoff, Instant Hotspot, Mac to iPhone Airdrop, SMS relay, and Call relay. I had a slight problem with getting my Apple Bluetooth Keyboard, and Magic Mouse to work afterwards, but shutting them off and re-pairing seemed to resolve it. I would be interested to know if these enhanced features will be lost every time there is an update to OS X? Thanks again to dokterdok and all those who contributed!!
 
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zone23

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May 10, 2012
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I think a few of us are having the same issue now? Handoff works from the phone to the pc but not from the pc to the phone. Anyone? Just started used to work fine.
 
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lastmango321

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Oct 29, 2014
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zone23 said:
I think a few of us are having the same issue now? Handoff works from the phone to the pc but not from the pc to the phone. Anyone? Just started used to work fine.
Click to expand...

I just tested mine, still seems to be working both ways.

Late 2011 Macbook Pro 15", iPhone 5
 
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rfic

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Dec 11, 2008
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gnipun said:
Thanks, I am able to transfer files from my MacBook to my iPhone (but not vice-versa).

I guess AirDrop from iPhone to MacBook 2011 is not possible even with the continuity activation tool...
Click to expand...


In fact, I logout iCloud on iphone and Mac, and relogin both places. And both side works!

Maybe u can try. I don't think is the tool issue, a lot of ppl has similar issue even they have latest ver hardware
 
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TealShark

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interstink

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Feb 4, 2008
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This process works when I notice a lost Handoff functionality on my iPhone to Mac. But Mac still see Handoff on Phone and AirDrop still works.

Fix Continuity and Handoff issues with iOS 8

Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad running iOS 8.
Tap on General.
Tap on Handoff & Suggested Apps.
Turn the Handoff option Off and then back On again.
Tap General at the top to return to the previous menu.
Tap Settings at the top to return to the previous menu.
Tap on FaceTime.
Turn the iPhone Cellular Calls option Off and then back On again.
You can Reboot your iPhone or iPad if it didn’t work right away.
Repeat this process with every device you’d like to use that is not showing handoff apps like safari or mail in the app switcher (Left of Springboard).
 
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i8669

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Aug 11, 2011
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NOT OK. No active Broadcom AirPort card detected

When running the tool, I keep getting the following:

--- OS X Continuity Activation Tool 1.0.2 ---
by dokterdok

--- Initiating system compatiblity check ---

Verifying Mac model reference... OK. Known compatible Mac Model detected: MacBookPro8,1
Verifying OS X version... OK. Mac OS X 10.10 detected
Verifying Bluetooth hardware... OK. Bluetooth 4.0 LE detected (LMP Version 6)
Verifying Mac board-id... OK. Long board id detected: Mac-94245B3640C91C81
Verifying active AirPort drivers... NOT OK. No active Broadcom AirPort card detected
Verifying OS kext protection... OK. Developer mode is active.
Verifying kexts readability... OK. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth kexts were found and could be read
Verifying Bluetooth blacklist status... OK. Your Mac model is not blacklisted
Verifying Wi-Fi whitelist status... OK. Your board-id is not yet whitelisted. This tool can fix this.
Verifying old Wi-Fi kext presence... OK. Old Wi-Fi driver AirPortBrcm4331.kext is present. This tool can fix this.

Where do I get the Airport Drivers?
 
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