Neil, iTunes. It is just a USB device, so any program that does this as sent before DiskAid which links into FileApp on phone.
Check in File Manager it will be a device so all should be accessible, there is a image capture program loaded within 7 and VIsta that will show. If you search Apps store I am sure someone would have found cure, for Bluetooth. Try Google also! But, Apple do not want Bluetooth access except for devices, reasoning anyones guess but security would be a good one. Bluetooth is a huge network security risk because of its portability and devices, inclusive of what can be transferred and run without physical connection from server or a portal. Mobile phone sitting on someones desk could be piggybacking into network running applications or daemons controlling network or removing data. Acting as a portal to somewhere else out of building. Hence no phones within Data Centres, even though they block mobile transmissions. Cheers! `RobD... On 30Sep2010, at 10:24 am, Neil Houghton wrote: > Rob, > > Thanks for the info. > > Yes, I have no problem when connected by cable – and to my own computer where > I have plenty of suitable software. > > > I’m just disappointed that if I were, say, at a friends house (iPhone in > pocket) and during a conversation: > > “I took some photos – would you like a copy” - can’t be done by simple > bluetooth transfer – when my partners ancient 2G Nokia can... > > Cue her comment “but I thought your iPhone could do everything!” and then the > snigger ;o( > > Also, even with a cable, I’m not sure what software would be required on, > say, a non-iTunes windows machine to let it see the photos on the iPhone. > > > Cheers > > > Neil > -- > Neil R. Houghton > Albany, Western Australia > Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 > Email: [email protected] > > > > > on 30/9/10 3:11 AM, Rob Davies at [email protected] wrote: > >> Morning, >> >> As mentioned Bluetooth support within iPhone is for devices only, as per >> most things Apple. >> >> USB connection and GraphicConverter will do same as Bluetooth except with >> cable connected? >> >> Another App called FileApp will allow a little more flexibility, but >> requires DiskAid on desktop, fees apply. >> Alternatives available??? >> I bought as bundle with TuneAid best app for sorting iTunes and iPod >> devices: license extends to a Windows install and many machines. >> >> Just carry spare USB cable in Laptop case. >> >> >> Cheers! >> `RobD.... >> >> >> >> On 29Sep2010, at 9:27 pm, Neil Houghton wrote: >> >>> On our last European holiday (a couple of years ago) we used to regularly >>> transfer photos from Georgie's Nokia mobile phone to our MacBook pro by >>> bluetooth - it was very convenient - we could do it over drinks in the >>> hotel bar. >>> >>> I was trying to figure out how to do it with my new iPhone - but I'm having >>> problems: >>> >>> Note, I don't use/like iPhoto - I prefer to just manage my photos like any >>> other file - so I import using Image Capture, view with quicklook (or >>> Graphic Converter) and edit using Photoshop elements or Graphic Converter. >>> >>> So far, I've successfully achieved the following: >>> >>> Transferred photos when connected directly by dock/usb cable - Image >>> Capture lets me browse & import from the iPhone with no problems. >>> >>> Switched on bluetooth on the iPhone and successfully paired the iPhone with >>> my Imac. >>> >>> If I look in Bluetooth Preferences, I can see the iPhone with: >>> Paired: Yes >>> Configured: Yes >>> Connected: No >>> >>> Also I have enabled Bluetooth sharing. >>> So the problem seems to be actually making the connection. >>> >>> If I try from the imac, I can see the iPhone in the bluetooth menu but the >>> only option is "Connect to Network" and, if I try that, I get the message: >>> >>>> The Bluetooth network is unavailable >>>> There was a problem connecting to your device. Make sure the device is on, >>>> in range, paired correctly (which it is) and services such as Bluetooth >>>> tethering are set up properly. >>> >>> Well the device is certainly on, in range, paired correctly – but I was >>> under the impression, I would only need Bluetooth tethering if I wanted to >>> connect the computer to the internet using the iPhones internet connection? >>> >>> If I try from the iPhone, I could see the iMac but when I tried to connect, >>> it said that the device (my iMacs name) was unsupported and the only option >>> it gave me was to “forget Device” - which it did - the iMac no longer >>> showed up – just the “searching” wheel. >>> >>> Just as a long shot, I tried turning on bluetooth tethering, unpaired and >>> re-paired the iPhone and, for a while, the iPhone showed the iMac as >>> “connected” however, image capture couldn’t see the iPhone and, after a >>> minute or two, the iPhone disconnected and the mac showed a slightly >>> different error message: >>> >>> >>>> The Bluetooth network is unavailable >>>> There was a problem with the device’s connection. Make sure the device is >>>> turned on, in range, and set up properly. >>> >>> I’m assuming this probably comes up because I have Cellular Data set to off >>> on the iPhone (since I don’t actually want to conect to the internet >>> through the iPhone). >>> >>> I’m probably missing something really obvious here – something that was so >>> easy on an ancient nokia shouldn’t be so hard on my new iPhone surely!! >>> >>> >>> Cheers >>> >>> >>> Neil >>> -- >>> Neil R. 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