Using bluetooth to transfer files between computers

Get help. Better Tech Tips. How to Transfer Files via Bluetooth in Windows By Akbar Padma. Updated: January 13, Pairing a Bluetooth device with Windows 10 To pair a Bluetooth device smartphone,tablet and so on with Windows 10, first open the Windows Settings.

On the Windows Settings window, click the Devices option. A pop-up dialog will appear. Select the the Bluetooth option. Once Windows 10 found your device, select it and click the Connect button.

Receiving files from a paired device If you want to send files from the paired device to Windows 10, make sure you have enabled the Bluetooth on both Windows 10 laptop and your device. On the appearing dialog, select Receive files. These features are provided solely as a convenience to you. You will need to make your own independent judgment regarding your interaction with any Linked Sites.

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To set up a Bluetooth file transfer between smartphones, tablets, and PCs, enable Bluetooth and visibility. If a desktop or laptop is involved, set up or pair the mobile device with the computer. The steps to turn on Bluetooth on phones and other devices vary. Here are the general steps, with some examples. Open the Settings app the icon resembles a gear. To access Settings on Android phones, swipe down from the top to display the notification panel. Tap Connected Devices on stock Android.

Tap Connections on Samsung. Select Devices on Windows. Select Bluetooth. For quick access to Bluetooth, swipe down from the top of the screen to display the quick settings panel. The receiving device is visible discoverable to other devices. A timer may count down the duration of visibility, Bluetooth will turn off when it reaches zero.

If there isn't a toggle switch, the device is visible while the Bluetooth settings are open. To transfer files from a smartphone or tablet to a PC:. Open the File Manager app. On Android Marshmallow or later, open the Settings app to find the file manager. If your device doesn't have a file manager app, download one from the Google Play store.

While iOS has a Files app, it doesn't generally allow Bluetooth transfers. Go to the folder that contains the files you want to transfer. Camera photos are usually found in the DCIM folder. Tap the Menu icon and choose Select. Select the files you want to send. Tap the Share icon. In the list of sharing options, tap Bluetooth. Keep your Android's Bluetooth turned on throughout the transfer process.

If your battery is low, it's better to plug it in for charging. Step 5 : On the Windows 10 device, open the Bluetooth app again. Click on that, and the Bluetooth File Transfer window will open up.

Step 6 : Depending on which direction you want to share files, click the Send or Receive option. For sending, click on Send and select the paired Android device in the next window. Click Next and you'll see a Browse option. Click on that and click OK to confirm.

Click Next in the Bluetooth File Transfer window. Step 7 : On the Windows 10 device, open the Bluetooth app again. Step 8 : To receive files on the Windows machine, click on Receive instead of Send.

In your Android device, select the file to be shared and tap on the Share option. Choose Bluetooth and Select the Windows 10 device it is paired to. On the Windows device, you'll be asked to specify the location the file should be saved in.