Pairing Devices

In order for two phones or devices to communicate using Bluetooth, they must first be "paired" together. One of the devices must be put into "discoverable" mode such that the other device can find it. Once the first device is set to be "discoverable", the second device must then be told to search for "discoverable" devices within range.

After the two devices have been paired, either device will be able to send files over Bluetooth to the other using FX. Don't worry about which phone/device is set to discoverable and which will search for bluetooth devices, it simply does not matter.

Pairing Devices

Open the system Bluetooth Settings on each device. The FX Bluetooth screen provides a link to this settings screen in the upper-right menu by tapping "Setup".

Sending Files

To send files via Bluetooth, first navigate to the directory containing the files. Select one or more files to send via Bluetooth, tap the menu. and select "share". Select the first "Bluetooth" option under the heading "Send directly using." Then select a target device to receive the file.

A Note About APK (Android Package) Files

Android blocks receiving APK files via Bluetooth due to concerns that a malicious sender might send an APK file containing a malware application. If you need to transfer an APK file between two devices using Bluetooth, change its extension before sending it (e.g. rename "App.apk" to "App.___") and then rename it correctly on the receiving device after the transfer. Alternatively you can package one or more APK files in an archive (e.g. Zip) before sending.

Bluetooth FTP

To browse files on remote computers using Bluetooth FTP, open the "Bluetooth" catalog from the Home screen of FX. Tap the name of the paired computer and then tap "Browse Files". Note that the target computer may then require you to approve the connection before it allows access.