Send Files to a Cell/Mobile Phone Using Bluetooth Technology

Do you want to have a ringtone on your phone? or have a picture from your laptop/computer on your phone? Read on if you do!

Steps

  1. Make sure your computer is equipped with Bluetooth technology (either integrated into the machine or a USB dongle) and active.
  2. Turn on Bluetooth on your mobile device. This option can often be found in the Settings or Connectivity menu of your phone.
  3. Pair your computer with your mobile device by making both devices discoverable (also known as visible or unhidden) in the Bluetooth options. Once both are visible, search for Bluetooth devices on your mobile phone.
  4. Locate the name of your computer in the results list and select it.
  5. Enter a 4 to 8 digit passcode of your own choosing and press continue. If you are pairing with a Bluetooth headset or other screen-less device, the passcode will be either 0000, or provided in the device's manual.
  6. Once your devices are paired, you can send and receive files.
  7. There are several methods to send a file to your mobile device. One method is to copy the file from your computer, navigate to your mobile device (often found in My Computer or My Bluetooth Places) and then paste the file to the phone. Another option is to right-click on the desired file and select Send To --> Bluetooth Device --> (mobile phone's name). Some phones (notably Verizon phones) do not support the necessary 'profile' to allow file transfers, and instead only offer support for Bluetooth headsets.
  8. While the file is being transferred, you should see a progress bar on your computer and/or phone. Once the file is finished transferring, a message stating such should show up on your device's screen.
  9. Find the transferred file on your mobile phone by using the phone's built-in file explorer.



Tips

  • Make sure that both your computer and your mobile device are on and have Bluetooth enabled. Most phones require user input to allow Bluetooth connections and operations.
  • If you are having problems, try Googling your phone's model with the word "Bluetooth file transfer" or "Bluetooth OBEX" (Object Exchange profile). Some phones have specific methods or problems with Bluetooth file transfers, while others do not support the Bluetooth file transfer methods at all, instead only allowing Bluetooth headsets to work.

Warnings

  • If you are not able to transfer a file with Bluetooth, depending on the file type and size you may be able to email it to your phone's email address, set up through your provider. See Email to a Cell Phone for more information.
  • Some phones do not allow for Bluetooth file transfers or have specific methods for transferring files. See the Tips section for more information.
  • Sometimes MP3 files will not work on older phones or on phones that restrict file types. For example, some phones will only be able to play .WMA files while others can only play .MP3, .MIDI, or .WAV.

Things You'll Need

  • Phone with Bluetooth support
  • Computer with internal Bluetooth support or computer with an attached USB Bluetooth dongle.

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