How to Make a Bluetooth Transfer on the iPhone

All Bluetooth-capable devices share the common trait of wireless communication, but there are a variety different uses for the technology overall. One common use of Bluetooth technology is file transfer between devices. The Apple iPhone is a Bluetooth-enabled device that can be set up to transfer different types of files--like images and documents--to other devices. However, the iPhone is not prepackaged with this ability. It requires "jailbreaking" (unlocking of the device) and installation of an app called "iBluetooth."

Things You'll Need

• IBluetooth application

Instructions

1. Tap on the "Cydia" store on the jailbroken iPhone (see Resources for more on jailbreaking). Navigate to the "iBluetooth" application by going to "Sections," then "System."

2. Tap on "iBluetooth," then tap "Install." The next window will ask you to confirm the install. Tap on "Confirm." Once the installation is complete, return to the "Home" screen.

3. Tap on the "Settings" icon to open the iPhone settings screen. Navigate to "General," then tap on "Bluetooth." Slide the "ON/OFF" button to "ON."

4. Tap on the "iBluetooth" icon to launch the app. The primary screen will notify you that "System Bluetooth is Activated." Tap "OK."

5. Complete the registration process, then tap "Get License." Tap "OK" on the following "License Valid" pop-up box.

6. Tap on "Images" or "File System." Tap on the image or file that you would like to transfer.

7. Tap the "Transfer" icon in the bottom-middle of the display (the square with an arrow coming out of it).

8. Tap the device to which you wish to transfer the image or file from the listing in the next screen. The transfer will begin.

References

• iClarified: How to Transfer Files From Your IPhone Using Bluetooth

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• ZiPhone: How to Unlock IPhone, IPhone Jailbreak Software