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Bluetooth is one of the long-standing connection standards used on both phones and laptops. Although there are now many alternative sharing standards such as NFC or Wi-Fi, Bluetooth remains a widely used data exchange method.
If you're having trouble transferring files between a computer and a phone via Bluetooth, refer to the article below to learn how to do it.
Guide: Sending files between a computer and a phone via Bluetooth
Step 1: Establishing connection between computer and phone
If you haven't successfully connected your phone to the computer, refer to how to connect your phone to the computer via Bluetooth.
Before being able to exchange data, the first task you need to do is to establish a connection between the computer and the phone. On the computer, right-click on the Bluetooth icon and then select Add a Device.
Step 2: Which device do you want to connect to?
You need to select the exact device you want to connect to. For example, in a conference room or meeting room, there will be many phones or laptops with Bluetooth enabled. Once selected, click Next to continue.
Step 3: Enter the connection code
After the two devices are connected, you will receive a connection code on your computer. At this point, you need to enter the code on your phone to establish a connection between the two devices.
Step 4: Sending files from the computer
On the computer, right-click on the laptop icon, select Send a file.
Hover over the connected phone, then select Browse... and choose the file to send.
Step 5: Receiving data sent from the phone
To receive data from your phone, right-click on the Bluetooth icon, then select Receive a File and save the file to any path on your computer.
Here are all the steps to send files between a computer and a phone. If the sending or receiving process encounters issues, you need to check the distance between the two devices. Also, pay attention to the computer's Bluetooth driver. Many sharing errors occur due to this reason. If you're interested in learning more, refer to articles on turning on and off Bluetooth on the computer.
To send files between a laptop, computer, and phone, you can connect via USB cable. For connecting a laptop to a TV, you'll need an HDMI or VGA cable. However, both the laptop and TV must have HDMI ports for this to work, as HDMI cables facilitate the connection between the laptop and TV.
Transferring applications between two phones can also be done via Bluetooth. Refer to how to transfer applications between two phones via Bluetooth here to learn how to do it.
