iPhones do support Bluetooth for various purposes, including transferring files and data to other devices. However, the ability to transfer files via Bluetooth between iPhones is limited due to Apple’s restrictions on file sharing. Here are the steps to send a file via Bluetooth from an iPhone:
Step 1: Enable Bluetooth
Open the Settings app on your iPhone > Scroll down and tap Bluetooth > Toggle the switch to enable Bluetooth if it’s not already on.
Step 2: Pair with Another iPhone
On your iPhone’s Bluetooth settings, you should see the name of the other device in the list of available devices. Tap it to start the pairing process. Follow any on-screen instructions to complete the pairing.
Step 3: Transfer Files
You can share certain types of files via Bluetooth using specific apps or features. For example, you can use AirDrop to send photos, videos, and other files to nearby Apple devices. Here’s how to do it:
Open the file (e.g., a photo) you want to share > Tap the Share icon (usually a square with an arrow pointing upward) > Select the device you want to send the file to from the AirDrop section.
Step 4: Accept the Transfer
On the receiving device, a notification will appear asking whether to accept or decline the file transfer > Tap Accept to receive the file.
Keep in mind that AirDrop is one of the primary methods for sharing files between Apple devices, but it requires both devices to have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled. If you need to a large number of files to transfer, you’d better use professional iPhone transfer software such as FoneTool. With this software, you can easily transfer your iPhone data to a PC or USB drive.
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1Begin by running FoneTool on your PC > Locate the Phone Transfer option > Choose the iPhone to PC option and click Start Transfer.
2Look for the "+" icon, which allows you to pick the specific data you wish to transfer > Once done, confirm by clicking OK.
3Define the destination path on your PC where the transferred files will be stored > Finally, click Start Transfer to initiate the transfer process.
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