Ever wondered how to use your Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry's Bluetooth to wirelessly transfer an image or other media file to a coworker or friend's mobile device? Here's a set of simple, step-by instructions.
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BlackBerry How To: Transfer Files Between Devices Using Bluetooth
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james Sat, 2008-04-26 08:44
Hello,
I'am having trouble receiving files from another bluetooth phone,
i can send photo's but can not receive any, they are saying bluetooth connection failed.
Can anyone help?
Thanks
James
gravedigga Sun, 2008-04-27 22:02
have you authorized the device? there should be some exchange of passkeys and then you should be able to make the device trusted or atleast authenticate upon transfer. go to blackberryforums.com
rick Wed, 2008-04-30 16:27
I've had my BB Curve for about a month. My wife liked it so much, she bought one yesterday.
Is it possible to "synch" my address book via bluetooth to her her Curve?
Thanks!
Rick
chris Wed, 2008-04-30 17:15
definitely...
just download the blackberry desktop sofware from blackberry.com. you can exchange data from one device to another or if you use a mac download pocketmac to sync the address book to the blackberry
jillp Thu, 2008-05-15 05:45
I'm having exactly the same problem as gravedigga - did you get it sorted? I've definitely got the bluetooth enabled on both etc and can send photos to the other phone from the blackberry, so they are successfully paired, but it won't receive. Any ideas??? My phone company aren't exactly being helpful in sorting this one!!!
jillp Thu, 2008-05-15 05:51
I just searched the blackberry forum- james, if you haven't sorted it, try this...
http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8300-series-discussion-curve/129731-blackberry-8310-bluetooth-problem-connection-failed.html
good luck!
john Fri, 2008-06-13 14:16
I just recieved my blackberry curve and I can't seem to recieve music from other fones. What's the problem, and how can I fix it
Jeff Tue, 2008-07-01 17:34
Blackberry's desktop manager was only compatible with the Microsoft Bluetooth stack. I have Toshiba's stack, what can I do? Did RIM fix this problem?
chevyman Fri, 2008-08-01 20:44
#1youve got to have your bluetooth on #2go to media#3select a folder#4 press options #5 select (receive using bluetooth) in the options #6 make sure when you do that the other device is sending the desired content you want..#7 you should get a notice of the content of where you want to save it at.#8you should start receiving .....
Julio Thu, 2008-08-28 11:52
To James:
It depend on your BB model, i had a BB 8100 and I could never receive anything from any cell phone, however i always can send files to others; to my knowledge it is a software problem that RIM fix with the BB 8320.
Hope this help!
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