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		lawtalkinghuman on Aug 19, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: OpenDrop: An Open Source AirDrop Implementation Yes, I’ve used it to send photos/videos I’ve taken to friends while outside in places where there are no wifi networks.

tonyedgecombe on Aug 19, 2019 [–]

I wonder if it's different if you have it set to "Contacts only". It may need to connect to iCloud.

darrenf on Aug 19, 2019 | [–]

I have mine set to Contacts Only, and regularly use it to move photos between iPhone and iPad when on flights (and indeed other locations) without wifi or cellular.

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