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Oct 13, 2026 · Operations

omdrop-owl Brings AirDrop to Linux on MediaTek Wi-Fi While Keeping Wi-Fi Active

The omdrop-owl project enables bidirectional AirDrop file transfer between Linux (on MediaTek MT7925 Wi-Fi) and Apple devices by running the AWDL protocol in userspace, piggybacking on the existing Wi-Fi channel so the network connection stays active, with installation steps, hardware compatibility details, and known limitations documented.