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Bluetooth HELP!

Verizon81

Mar 15, 2007, 7:52 PM
I have my chocolate paired with my laptop and recognized by bitpim...now when i try to send something to the phone it says that hte provider has it blocked..and i can't send...how do i get around this? I need help from the pro's...detailed idiot proof help lol thanks
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raycarroll70

Mar 16, 2007, 3:00 PM
From my understanding, Verizon Wireless disables the OBEX Bluetooth profile in all their handsets so transmitting/receiving information is prohibited between devices.
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PhoneyName

Mar 16, 2007, 3:11 PM
He's right... get a data cable/music essentials kit.
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ajstrong

Mar 16, 2007, 5:07 PM
to tie into something different, is there any difference between the "music essentials" kit cord and the actual data cord? I have access only to the music kits in my store; would I be able to inform customers that they could indeed use the cable as a data transfer?
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PhoneyName

Mar 16, 2007, 5:24 PM
While I haven't heard this verified directly through Verizon, I've yet to see a situation in which the music cord didn't work as a data cable (with the necessary software, of course). I've seen them used for picture and phonebook transfers.
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ajstrong

Mar 17, 2007, 12:05 PM
thanks
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chocolateman85006

Mar 16, 2007, 3:38 PM
Except for the 700p, the Q and the KRZR (which allows OBEX of pics, videos and contacts).
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Wireless Buddy

Mar 16, 2007, 5:37 PM
And the LG 8600 and 9900 (env)
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chocolateman85006

Mar 16, 2007, 5:51 PM
To a degree.
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ibanezex718

Mar 17, 2007, 6:51 PM
well through third party software drivers, you can actually have a bluetooth broadband connection between your laptop and phone. no more cables needed.
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