I've found a workaround that is working for me: install Lubuntu Desktop Environment alongside Unity DE:
[CODE] sudo apt-get install lubuntu-desktop [/CODE] My smartphone now not only pairs but connects to my PC; I can transfer photos from my phone to my PC now in both Unity and Lubuntu DE's. The bluetooth packages have the same versions in common in Lubuntu and Unity, but Unity has more bluetooth packages in addition. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1358134 Title: Bluetooth unable to receive files from phone To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unity-control-center/+bug/1358134/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs