How to Send and Receive Data from Your Cell Phone to Your Computer
Use a cellphone with Bluetooth (wireless connection), or even a USB connection (which is a computer port)., If your computer does not have the hardware for a Bluetooth connection, then buy the adaptor, sometimes called a 'dongle'., Make sure your...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Use a cellphone with Bluetooth (wireless connection)
These are all good ways to communicate with other devices. -
Step 2: or even a USB connection (which is a computer port).
The adapter plugs into a USB port.
It will be quite cheap, something like 10 to 20 American dollars.
This adapter will have software for the connection process, which lets you transfer files from the computer to your phone, and the other way around. ,,,,, You can now send and receive files.
Once you receive a file, it will most likely be under 'Received Files'.
This option can often be found in the Settings or Connectivity menu of your phone. , Once both are visible, search for Bluetooth devices on your mobile phone ,,,, One method is to copy the file from your computer, navigate to your mobile device (often found in My Computer or My Bluetooth Places) and then paste the file to the phone.
Another option is to right-click on the desired file and select Send To
--> Bluetooth Device
--> (mobile phone's name). , Once the file is finished transferring, a message stating such should show up on your device's screen. , -
Step 3: If your computer does not have the hardware for a Bluetooth connection
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Step 4: then buy the adaptor
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Step 5: sometimes called a 'dongle'.
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Step 6: Make sure your computer is equipped with Bluetooth technology (either integrated into the machine or a USB dongle) and active.
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Step 7: Turn on Bluetooth on your mobile device.
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Step 8: Turn on your phone and go into 'Settings' in the Main Menu
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Step 9: Keep going down until you find 'Bluetooth' (Sometimes it may be under 'Connectivity)
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Step 10: Click on it and find 'Turn Bluetooth on' (or something similar) and press 'On'.
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Step 11: Pair your computer with your mobile device by making both devices discoverable (also known as visible or unhidden) in the Bluetooth options.
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Step 12: Locate the name of your computer in the results list and select it.
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Step 13: Enter a 4 to 8 digit passcode of your own choosing and press continue.
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Step 14: Once your devices are paired
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Step 15: you can send and receive files.
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Step 16: There are several methods to send a file to your mobile device.
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Step 17: While the file is being transferred
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Step 18: you should see a progress bar on your computer and/or phone.
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Step 19: Find the transferred file on your mobile phone by using the phone's built-in file explorer.
Detailed Guide
These are all good ways to communicate with other devices.
The adapter plugs into a USB port.
It will be quite cheap, something like 10 to 20 American dollars.
This adapter will have software for the connection process, which lets you transfer files from the computer to your phone, and the other way around. ,,,,, You can now send and receive files.
Once you receive a file, it will most likely be under 'Received Files'.
This option can often be found in the Settings or Connectivity menu of your phone. , Once both are visible, search for Bluetooth devices on your mobile phone ,,,, One method is to copy the file from your computer, navigate to your mobile device (often found in My Computer or My Bluetooth Places) and then paste the file to the phone.
Another option is to right-click on the desired file and select Send To
--> Bluetooth Device
--> (mobile phone's name). , Once the file is finished transferring, a message stating such should show up on your device's screen. ,
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