Database Users

Can I use Bluetooth to share files between XDA2 & PC?

If I buy a bluetooth USB adapter for my PC, can I then share and transfer files between my XDA2 and my PC? If so, are there any particular specs I should look for in an adapter? Also, would this then be able to allow my XDA2 to use my PC's internet connection (ADSL)?
Lee.

yes using activesync just like when you connect using the cattle / usb
if the bluetooth usb follow the std of bluetooth then it should act the same no matter which adaptor you get

special settings
do i need to make special settings to make the XDA II access internet via blouetooth activesync. i finally managed to get my device connect to my pc using bluetooth.

Re: special settings
raheeeb said:
do i need to make special settings to make the XDA II access internet via blouetooth activesync. i finally managed to get my device connect to my pc using bluetooth.
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Hi,
The only setting you need to do is on PC ActiveSync. Go to Options > Rules > Pass Through (at the bottom of the page) and choose The Internet.
That's it. Once your PC is connected to the Internet, you XDA with Bluetooth ActiveSync can also enjoy the Pass Through Internet.
Cheers

joparp i did the same thing and it is not working!!!

Hi i have an XDA 2 and a MSI bluetooth USB adapter (the range of the adapter doesn't matter as far as i can tell because its the XDA 2's 10m range thats the limit). The XDA 2 connects through to the PC using active sync. Active sync doesn't have bluetooth support but this is ok because it can connect to serial (com ports). PC Bluetooth can create virtual com ports to connect to so just make sure that your PC active sync is set to your virtual com port. Then all you have to do is click on tools (in active sync on XDA 2) and select connect via bluetooth. Works great! free FAST internet when in range of the pc (10m open air) and if i can get it working with bluetooth, accessing the lan using Pocket Lan (if anyone knows how i'd love to know! ). hmmmm access to mp3's on pc network

XDA2 Sync using Bluetooth Dongle

I am considering purchasing a bluetooth dongle so I can sync my XDA2 with my computer. Does the XDA2 bluetooth stack support this and how easy is this to set up?
If anyone can recommend a decent dongle as well I would appreciate it. Thanks

I can sync my XDA II via my Billionton Bluetooth Class 1 dongle. You just need to select the ActiveSync profile when you install the Bluetooth software to your desktop PC.

i use the belkin dongle
i had some problems setting it up at first because i believed that
i would start activesync by pressing on the activsync button under the bluetooth settings
but as it turend out i had to choose the bluetooth bond under the activsync menu like with IR
also i made a seriel port on the pc and choose that under the pc activesync connections
i have a guide which is ok if you want it

bluetooth sync
hi, I use an MSI USB BT key, which isnt working too well. ive paired it & done all the things u mentioned, but nothing seems to work, it just comes up with cannot start comms etc.
could u send me that guide uve got.
cheers
Smiley

got the url at work will post it first thing monday

blueactivesync
ok ive just set up a sitecom cn500 bt dongle and got it to sync like rudegar said just set up the com port in activesync on the pc and then select activesync in the today menu and connected via bluetooth in te tools, works a treat for me

blueactivesync
ok ive just set up a sitecom cn500 bt dongle and got it to sync like rudegar said just set up the com port in activesync on the pc and then select activesync in the today menu and connected via bluetooth in te tools, works a treat for me

Rudegar said:
got the url at work will post it first thing monday
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Cheers Rudegar, have put order in for Belkin as had lots of good reviews on ebuyer. Look forward to your instructions.
Thanks to everyone who has replied

http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=2417
here is the guide

"how to" view internet pages using bluetooth

Thanks to the last chap who told me to use activesync to view web pages using bluetooth.. the problem is "How" to get it to do that.. I have a little bluetooth dongle on the pc but they don't seem to talk to each other even though they are bonded.. and precisely how do i view an internet page using bluetooth
Do you tyhink it may be a bluetooth compatiblilty issue.. I've heard that maybe a different dongle and driver may do the trick?
The Idiot's guide would be much appreciated!!!
Gumby

Hi,
I downloaded the Bluetooth application ("fix") from here:
http://bluetooth.i-networx.de/index_e.html
Then Bluetooth works perfectly with my 3com PCMCIA card in the laptop.
I now only do ActiveSync via Bluetooth with one exception - when I want to send music via Windows Media to the Imate I have to use the cradle or cable because the bluetooth appears to the laptop as a serial link and the Windows Media does not support serial devices.
I can also use internet on the Imate via ActiveSync and bluetooth - although generally I stick to the laptop for that !
Regards, Dave

Thanks but unfortunately the fix doesn't bring up a web page anymore.. what is it that your suggested fix is fixing? AArrghhh! Can someone please come to the house and sort it out!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks but unfortunately the fix doesn't bring up a web page anymore.. what is it that your suggested fix is fixing? AArrghhh! Can someone please come to the house and sort it out!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi again,
This bluetooth fix allows a simple connection from PC to Imate via ActiveSync and Bluetooth. It does not address internet issues.
Have you tried connecting the Imate/XDA2 to a PC with cable or cradle and then used Internet ?
It could be that your problem is not with Bluetooth - have you tried the Connection settings ? or, have you check the ActiveSync settings on the Imate.
Rgds, Dave

I probably understood your problem. You can't connect your Xda via ActiveSync via bluetooth.
First..assure the 2 Bluetooth devices are on discoverable mode.
Then go into your Pocket Pc START-Settings-System-Blueooth settings-tap to Bluetooth ActyveSync setup[start]
Select Discoverable mode and Tap in Bonded devices and NEW..
So..wait and Select your pc.
Then you will pair your pc with Pda.
Inserted the same code on 2 devices you probably can connect to ActiveSync via bluetooth.
Simply go in your Pocket pc,START-ActiveSync-Tools-Connect via bluetooth.
If this not help,try to set the right port on your PC ActiveSync-File-Connection Settings-COM1-2...etc..
Contact me if problems seems unsolved
[email protected]
Regards,
Ser

Bluetooth internet on SP3????

Ok I just wanna ask,
I have an I-mate SP3 with WM5... Is it possible to go online by sharing your pc internet connection over bluetooth, has anyone tried it? I'm not sure... Oh yeah, maybe a good instruction to set it, might be helpfull, I'm getting confused over all the bluetooth internet posts, lol, read them all last night haha.
Thanks

BelgicanoFL said:
Ok I just wanna ask,
I have an I-mate SP3 with WM5... Is it possible to go online by sharing your pc internet connection over bluetooth, has anyone tried it? I'm not sure... Oh yeah, maybe a good instruction to set it, might be helpfull, I'm getting confused over all the bluetooth internet posts, lol, read them all last night haha.
Thanks
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I have a QTEK 8010, the same device and I also can't go online over bluetooth.
I can browse the web using usb connection but disconnecting the cable and connecting bluetooth I can't neither browse the web or use activesync.
Dealer chenged my device with a new other but the prolem remains.
Can you use activesync via bluetooth?
I you can I think it is a good startin point.
Steve

I have a QTEK 8010, the same device and I also can't go online over bluetooth.
I can browse the web using usb connection but disconnecting the cable and connecting bluetooth I can't neither browse the web or use activesync.
Dealer chenged my device with a new other but the prolem remains.
Can you use activesync via bluetooth?
I you can I think it is a good startin point.
Steve[/quote]
I managed to get it AS over bluetooth, after installing WM5, and 1000 of times of trying, it showed up on my bluetooth, AS as service... but make sure ur comports are set to 6 and 7 as (incoming) and choose 6 in AS.. and it'll work Now i can surf like 100 meters outside my home hehe

Missing Wireless Modem app, trying to use BT fax

I seem to be missing the Wireless modem app. Supposed to be in the programs folder, right? Using vp3Gs WM6. I'm trying to use my 8525 as a bluetooth fax. I have been searching the threads and internet, all instructions point to this program, but I don't know why it is not on my phone. Also, when I discover available services on my phone from my laptop, Dial up networking does not show up, how come? Please help.
Edit: DUN and internet sharing now working, still working on BT fax

DUN
With WM6 you have Internet Sharing. DUN is no longer included.
If you hook up your laptop via the USB cable to the phone and run Internet Sharing you will be fully connected to the internet.
Good luck mate,
Andrew

OK, thanks for the help. Now what about using the phone as a bluetooth fax modem?

mccreath said:
With WM6 you have Internet Sharing. DUN is no longer included.
If you hook up your laptop via the USB cable to the phone and run Internet Sharing you will be fully connected to the internet.
Good luck mate,
Andrew
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Well so it should on WM5 as well be but for some reason i can only use the internet sharing via bluetooth only when
1. launch internet sharing on Tytn and connect with Bluetooth PAN
2. Launch mobile internet explorer and navigate a page or 2 on the tytn.
3. launch bluetooth network connection onlaptop and connect.
4. restart IE or Firefox on laptop and cross your fingers,
it never has worked when doing via USB.
annoying because i run out of power often when using bluetooth for any legnth of time

BT Fax
If you do a search in the WM6 forum you will see a post about BT DUN on WM6. I got it working for my TomTom 910, BT Fax ought to be the same.
Edit:
go to the last post on the first page
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=314371

Bluetooth fax?
OK, so far, so good.
I used the above links and got internet sharing and DUN to work over bluetooth. Any info on getting BT faxing to work. When I go to my laptops (Dell xps m1210) control panel, phones and modems, I see BT modem, and BT faxmodem, but when I query them under the diagnostics screen, it says the modem fails to respond.