transfer files via bluetooth

[chamelion]

such a basic concept... was a cinch in my old ericsson K750i. i'd go to the bluetooth manager, click on file transfer, and drag files.

but its a whole new ball game now. have the vario ii. i don't see any file transfer service. i can't send stuff through file manager. the device is already coupled.

i've tried using total commander's bluetooth file transfer which detects my pc bluetooth but then just stops and does nothing. Infra red works, but its sloooooooooow.

any tips?

[fordcan]

such a basic concept... was a cinch in my old ericsson K750i. i'd go to the bluetooth manager, click on file transfer, and drag files.

but its a whole new ball game now. have the vario ii. i don't see any file transfer service. i can't send stuff through file manager. the device is already coupled.

i've tried using total commander's bluetooth file transfer which detects my pc bluetooth but then just stops and does nothing. Infra red works, but its sloooooooooow.

any tips?

Maybe trying Resco Explorer (payware) and not to forget that incoming beams are checked might solve the problem

[chamelion]

you'd think devices as powerful as these would have some built-in method of doing this easily. the ericsson's options totally blows this device's options out the water. i'm sure its doable but only through weird tricks or custom apps. for e.g. what about powerpoint presentation controls via the phone? my ericsson did it flawlessly... all built in.

beams are enabled, devices coupled. just can't send files. even tried using the file manager that came with WM5. no luck.

[rxg127]

You can still use ActiveSync via bluetooth, you'll be able to access your device on your computer by the file explorer...

And yes, with Resco Explorer it is done very easily (tap and hold/send via bluetooth...)

Raph

[eva_d]

And yes, with Resco Explorer it is done very easily (tap and hold/send via bluetooth...)

freeware GSFinder (which personally i think is best avaiable freeware file manager for PPC) also does that. this option has hame 'Send via IR...' but it can also send via BT.

[pole_vaulter12]

Haven't tried GSFinder and won't pay for Resco Explorer but I love Total Commander http://www.ghisler.com/pocketpc.htm and have been using it since it first came out. Simple and powerful functionality along with Bluetooth file transfer.

[Menneisyys]

Haven't tried GSFinder and won't pay for Resco Explorer but I love Total Commander http://www.ghisler.com/pocketpc.htm and have been using it since it first came out. Simple and powerful functionality along with Bluetooth file transfer.

In addition, beaming under WM5 / MS BT stack also transfers via BT, not only IrDA, as has also been explained in File and PIM transfer between Pocket PC and Palm OS devices & advanced Pocket PC Bluetooth answers and explanations ( http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/index.php?blog=3&p=1065&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 )

(Furthermore, on Widcomm devices, it's FAR more compatible than Resco - please see the above-linked article. I've elaborated on all these questions there)

BTW guys, almost all the questions have been answered in my articles - make sure you read them, it's really worth reading all my articles.

[mrvanx]

About the "allow incoming beams" option, ive tried to get some files from a friends mobile by BT but it always says failed on thier phone?? Could it be because i have this option unticked??? (cant check as phone is away for repair)

[Menneisyys]

About the "allow incoming beams" option, ive tried to get some files from a friends mobile by BT but it always says failed on thier phone?? Could it be because i have this option unticked??? (cant check as phone is away for repair)

If you untick the checkbox, you won't be able to receive anything over BT either (not only over infrared), as has also been explained in one of my well-known (it was frontpaged over at Pocket PC Thoughts too) articles: http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/index.php?blog=3&p=1196&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1

[banannq]

Haven't tried GSFinder and won't pay for Resco Explorer but I love Total Commander http://www.ghisler.com/pocketpc.htm and have been using it since it first came out. Simple and powerful functionality along with Bluetooth file transfer.

I would be very interersted if you could please show me how to send any file via bt using total cmd, since as far as i can see it only supports ir transfer, which is the most annoying thing about it... i've been trying to solve this for quite a long time and no luck yet

[Koksie]

You can send files over BT quite easily, no extra software needed. In file explorer, select the app you want and tap and hold. Then select beam file. First the Hermes will check IrDA, then it will proceed to sending thorugh BT. You will see the name of the other device you want to send to, then tap the name and it will start to send. Be sure to have your BT on and discoverable and tick "receive incoming beams", both in start-settings-connections.

[banannq]

I would be very interersted if you could please show me how to send any file via bt using total cmd, since as far as i can see it only supports ir transfer, which is the most annoying thing about it... i've been trying to solve this for quite a long time and no luck yet

some time ago i have noticed a beta version of Total Commander 2.5 - it finally supports Bluetooth file sending just the same way it did with IR transfer - very cool, finally i don't have to use standard file explorer no more...

[grafik2]

You can send files over BT quite easily, no extra software needed. In file explorer, select the app you want and tap and hold. Then select beam file. First the Hermes will check IrDA, then it will proceed to sending thorugh BT. You will see the name of the other device you want to send to, then tap the name and it will start to send. Be sure to have your BT on and discoverable and tick "receive incoming beams", both in start-settings-connections.

i would love to not have to install any new software just to do the simple task of sending via BT.. however your explanation doesn't seem to work for me -

i want to send a picture file out of my picture folder.. if i do send via idR it never skips to BT... could you elaborate on how to do it please?? im surprised on other fones it seems like its a little more easier i wonder why they didnt add this basic function

[eva_d]

i want to send a picture file out of my picture folder.. if i do send via idR it never skips to BT... could you elaborate on how to do it please?? im surprised on other fones it seems like its a little more easier i wonder why they didnt add this basic function

Sending files via BT is a little but awkward in WM devices, as you need to choose 'Send via IR' or 'Beam' option to do it, and it is pretty much confusing with IrDA. But anyway, turn BT on, then select a file, and choose 'Beam' or 'Send via IR' option. Once sending windows shows, wait few seconds, and BT devices will start to appear there. That's it. :)

[DJ_Nitro]

Koksie is right, is easy to send files via bluetooth using the file explorer, even though I have Resco I did it with the file explorer so you don't have to install anything.
- Just tap on the file you want to send, keep pressed until the context menu appears.
- Select Beam File, the device will look for nearby devices.
- Once the one you want to send the file to appears, tap on the right side "tap to send", wait a while, depending on the file size of your file.
- Done

http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/9375/sendingfilescz3.jpg

[aameerp]

use HTweakC/Pimp my Black etc. and enable 'OBEX' in bluetooth settings; then beam as normal and you will discover bluetooth devices on that list

[laikos]

I've always be able to transfer file between my iMac G5 and Hermes using Bluetooth however it think the speed is rather slow
using
Cingular 1.34 WM5 ROM ~ 22Kbyte/s
LVSW WM6 ROM 44-~50Kbyte/s
Anyone have comments on this?

[Steelpreacher]

You can send files over BT quite easily, no extra software needed. In file explorer, select the app you want and tap and hold. Then select beam file. First the Hermes will check IrDA, then it will proceed to sending thorugh BT. You will see the name of the other device you want to send to, then tap the name and it will start to send. Be sure to have your BT on and discoverable and tick "receive incoming beams", both in start-settings-connections.

Koksie, that was the most helpful reply yet. No secondary freeware or payware apps needed. Perfect! That just fixed the last complaint I had after upgrading to the Herm. Thanx again for the response.

[grastard]

Is there any way via bluetooth ftp to open a file that resides on the Hermes such as an mp3, bmp, or mpeg with your computer so that it "streams" via bluetooth so you dont have to transfer it first from your Hermes to your computer? Thanks.

[domi007]

Is there any way via bluetooth ftp to open a file that resides on the Hermes such as an mp3, bmp, or mpeg with your computer so that it "streams" via bluetooth so you dont have to transfer it first from your Hermes to your computer? Thanks.


I think, if you use AS via BT you are able to browse your handheld.

DOMy