Transfer files using Bluetooth

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Transfer files using Bluetooth

Does anyone know how to pair with other phones (Samsung, Nokia, Blackberry etc...)
and transfer the files using Bluetooth?

iPhone 3GS

Posted on Oct 1, 2009 1:15 PM

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Envision99

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Oct 1, 2009 1:20 PM in response to swatcsj

You can't transfer files via bluetooth on the iPhone, you can only use a headset and stream music via bluetooth.

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Oct 1, 2009 1:24 PM in response to swatcsj

Apple will not allow us to transfer files using bluetooth because so many pirates and hackers would do it. Those guys ruin it for all of us, but I'm glad that Apple is watching over us users like that.

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swatcsj Author

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Oct 1, 2009 1:42 PM in response to iGenius58

well i was misunderstood.
it says "File Share allows you to send and receive files from other users through bluetooth. Send photos, videos, files, and contacts easily."

BUT i noticed that you can transfer files between iphones and iPod.

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Oct 1, 2009 1:25 PM in response to swatcsj

"it seems it will pair with other phones and using bluetooth or WiFi"

That sounds confusing.

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swatcsj Author

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Oct 1, 2009 2:13 PM in response to Envision99

It was the only way that I could think of if samsung phone as Micro SD slot.
Tks for your help anyways 🙂

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swatcsj Author

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Oct 1, 2009 1:22 PM in response to Envision99

I found an App called "File Share"
it seems it will pair with other phones and using bluetooth or WiFi
but don't know how to use it though

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Envision99

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Oct 1, 2009 1:44 PM in response to swatcsj

I keep forgetting that Apple opened up bluetooth even more to developers since the 3.0 update. I would have to go and take a look at the bluetooth options as they are now on 3.0 and get back to you, as I don't want to give you anymore false information. I apologize.

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swatcsj Author

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Oct 1, 2009 1:49 PM in response to Envision99

I just wanted to get the pictures that taken from my friend's cell phone. (not an iPhone). Sending through MMS or photo text message seems slow and sometimes didn't work

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swatcsj Author

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Oct 1, 2009 2:01 PM in response to Envision99

I have iPhone 3GS and I was trying to get the photos that was taken from SAMSUNG cell phones. My friend turned on his Bluetooth and I turned on my bluetooth too.
He could only find me and I couldn't see his in my list.

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Envision99

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Oct 1, 2009 2:09 PM in response to swatcsj

Does the Samsung have a SD Card? If so, you could transfer the files to your computer, you can then transfer them to your iPhone through iTunes. Besides email and MMS, I can't really think of a quick way.

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Envision99

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Oct 1, 2009 1:30 PM in response to swatcsj

There are apps out there that might allow you to transfer files via bluetooth or USB, but only the files that are inside of the folder designated for that app. You can't just send pictures, or ringtones, or any file on the iPhone via bluetooth.

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Envision99

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Oct 1, 2009 1:56 PM in response to swatcsj

What kind of phone is it that you are trying to send them to?

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