Bluetooth / File Sharing / Public Folder

When I try to browse the public folder / drop box on my iMac from my MBP, I get a message that I don't have permission.
On my iMac I right click on the public folder in the sharing pane, I get this message:
I'm not sure what this means? Will applying it solve my issue?

I had this problem yesterday, and then it went away. You could try:
a) rebooting your Mac
b) unpairing and then re-pairing your devices
c) try fetching the file from the other device instead of sending it
d) Instead of using the Bluetooth File Exchange program, just right-click on the Bluetooth icon in your menu bar and select Send File or Browse Device
I Hope this helps.

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The bluetooth Files Sharing app disappeared from my utilities folder. I don't know how to get it back... Please help!

Well the thing is I don't have any CDs that came with my computer.
Why? What happens if you ever need to do a re-install? All Macs come with installation DVDs.
I dont use Time Machine because I don't have any external hard drive
External hard drives are very cheap these days and can save you far more than their monetary cost in time if you lose some valuable work, or other files etc.
If I only use the combo updater is there a chance that it'll work
It depends whether the combo updater includes a full copy of the Bluetooth File Exchange application. That depends on how much it has been updated since the OS was first released. You'll only find out by trying it.
The other alternative is to find another Mac running the same version of Mac OS X and copy the application from that computer to yours.
But you really need to get some backup system sorted out. If your hard drive dies, you've lost everything with no way to re-install.

HT204387 can we get apple to make a fix to download that would enable the bluetooth file sharing with any deivce?

can we get apple to make a fix to download that would enable the bluetooth file sharing with any deivce? i would like to to stay with Apple iphone but if they dont improve the lack of features.. i will move on and I know im not the only person to think like this.
regards
gavin_p

There is not "fix" to be provided, Apple made a decision to not include the file sharing profile.
You are welcome to provide feedback, but after six years, I would not hold your breath.
Feedback can be left here: http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

What's the best Bluetooth file sharing app for iPhone

I'm trying to find a good BT file sharing app for an iPhone 5. I've noticed that the iPhone 5 won't even detect devices such as other phones or computers with BT but seems to have no issue with BT accessories such as satnav. My iPod touch has no problem detecting any BT device which seems odd.
So, is there a good BT file sharing app availble for an iPhone 5?

You won't find any Bluetooth File Sharing app that will work with non-iOS devices. That is something iOS simply does not support.

Bluetooth file sharing to non apple devices

Agreed, that Apple doesn't want piracy, but what about file types like documents and jpeg images that one would want to share over bluetooth with people having devices other than iOS? Its quite a handicap to flaunt around a $900 phone and then ask people to send via emails when they want to share something from their phones.
Neerav

Please read the subject and the original post.
And please don't be sorry on behalf of apple. The fact that we love apple is what makes us want it to be perfect. And nothing/no one is perfect. But I'd rather do with a non standard ear phone jack or a camera without flash than Bluetooth file sharing, which is the most basic way of sharing files between portable wireless devices in general, and smart phone in particular.
I'm also not ruling out possibilites of apple not getting license for incorporating this in the iPhone, from whichever company holds the patent for Bluetooth file sharing. Personally, I fell apple wouldn't leave out on something so basic.
It's just that it should cite a reason officially.

With Bluetooth file sharing being allowed in iOS6 now, is it possible to connect a Polaroid POGO printer to the iPhone and iPad now?

I know that there is a new bluetooth sharing feature enabled on iOS6 now that wasn't there before on iOS5, and I was wondering if this means my Polaroid POGO instant printer would be able to connect to the iPhone to print photos now?

But wait! I just found this.... http://http://www.pcworld.com/article/260723/apples_ios_6_what_we_know.html
Including a copy/paste from the above link right here:
Bluetooth File-Sharing
Also new in the latest iOS 6 beta is a function for Bluetooth sharing support for apps, according to a screenshot posted by 9to5 Mac.
Source: 9to5Mac
Currently, iOS 5 allows you to share contacts with a car kit, send audio to a stereo, use audio/video remote controls, participate in multiplayer gaming, and establish connections to Bluetooth keyboards.
In iOS 6, however, apps may be able to request Bluetooth sharing functionality to swap photos, calendar dates, reminders, and contacts. The reported new sharing capability would be controlled in a new section of the Settings app labeled “Privacy.” [ end quote]
Now I'd love to know if someone who actually owns the Pogo Printer and iOS 6 can get it to work. I would immediately buy the printer which I have wanted all along except that I knew it wouldn't work with my iDevices.

Bluetooth file sharing folder not showing up

Recently my bluetooth has decided to stop sharing file. The window wont even appear when I click the option to send something to any phone. The sharing option is selected in bluetooth preferences. I have no idea what is going on! It was working fine then POOF no more file sharing. Can anyone help me?

I had this problem yesterday, and then it went away. You could try:
a) rebooting your Mac
b) unpairing and then re-pairing your devices
c) try fetching the file from the other device instead of sending it
d) Instead of using the Bluetooth File Exchange program, just right-click on the Bluetooth icon in your menu bar and select Send File or Browse Device
I Hope this helps.

Other Mac users cannot see my shared public folder

Other users on my network cannot see my Public shared folder. I can see their public folders no problem. I can connect to my computer from another Mac and "connect as" myself and see folders.
I have File Sharing turned on. Permissions look copacetic. It says I'm the owner of the shared folder.
IT's has a profile on this same machine – its Public folder shows up for other users. When I set up a new account profile, its shared folder shows up no problem.
It may, just may, have to do with me changing my short login name after migrating to this machine. Problem is, I have no idea how to confirm that. Finder shows proper ownership and permissions in the info windows. I think there's something deeper down in the account system level that is wrong, but I don't know where to look.

squareman wrote:
It may, just may, have to do with me changing my short login name after migrating to this machine. Problem is, I have no idea how to confirm that. Finder shows proper ownership and permissions in the info windows. I think there's something deeper down in the account system level that is wrong, but I don't know where to look.
If you have admin rights, you can create a new account in System Preferences and see if that shared folder shows up on the network. If it does, then it could be related to changing short name (which I have heard you aren't suppose to do). If not, it may be something in the system. Give that a try and post back what happens.

Can't share files in public folder

Hi,
After upgrading from Snow Leopard to Lion, I can't seem to share my files in my Macbook Air's public folder to other computers that access it.
Normally, my Windows XP computer would access the MBA's public folder and copy the files from it.
But after upgrading, I can still access and see the files on the MBA's public folder but I cannot copy them. When I try, it displays this error :
" Cannot copy MYFILESNAME: The filename, directory name or volume label syntax is incorrect "
Any ideas on what I could do?
Thanks

I think i know whats going on. You are trying to share a folder somewhere inside your home directory, correct? What your doing is a security no-no, but I agree it should be allowed. Here's the problem, you need to give 'everyone' search privs all the way up the directory hierarchy (all the way up to the volume) in order for guests to be able to see the share point in your home directory. By default, all directories in your home directory (i.e. Desktop, Documents, Movies etc, except for Public) do not have 'everyone' set with search privs (everyone is set to No Access). When you create a sharepoint in a directory it automagically adds an ACE to the folder all the way up the folder hierarchy giving all your local (and Sharing-Only) users search privs, but it doesn't cover Guest as you've noticed.
So you have two options, either create a Sharing-Only user for "Guests" to use and have people use that, or grant 'everyone' search privs on the folder in your home directory (i.e. Desktop) that doesn't have search privs already set.
I would recommend going the Sharing-Only user route. You can set one up via the Accounts Pref pane, as described in the Macfixit article today. If you don't want to do that, and really want to give anyone (and I do mean anyone) who gets on your Network access to that directory (Guests), you can use Terminal to give just search privs (you don't want to give read privs to 'everyone' on any folder in your home directory). you can do it by running this command in the Terminal:
chmod o+x ~/<folder in home directory>
So if you create a folder on your Desktop (call it 'foo'), make 'foo' a shared folder (via Shared Pref Pane or Info Window, doesn't make a difference), you would then have to run:
chmod o+x ~/Desktop
in order for foo to appear for guest users. Make sense? Hope that solves your problem.

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My new iPhone3G doesnt see other phones, nor do they see it? Why? Its bad enough you cant send picture messages but you cant even share files via Bluetooth!! Surely a massive oversight on both accounts by Apple

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DW uploads files outside Public folder

Running DWCS 5.5 on MacBookPro Lion
I have my root folder organized in nested folders, e.g.
Folder A
    subFolder 1
          page 1.html
          page 2. html    etc
My remote server file shows Folder A in the Public _html Folder
like this:
Public _html Folder
   Folder A
       subFolder 1
            item
              page 1.html
              page 2. html    etc
When I upload a "page.html" via DW
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and puts the new "page n.html" in the subFolder 1.
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In DW 8 I see "Remote info" window in "Site Definintion: Advanced"
There "host directory" is entered as public_html/
I see no "Remote info" window or options in DW CS5.5
and so cannot determine where to tell DW to properly place the uploaded file.
Advice Appreciated

I see no "Remote info" window or options in DW CS5.5
and so cannot determine where to tell DW to properly place the uploaded file.
It's there but the Site Definition dialogue box has been re-arranged in CS5.5.
Site > Manage Sites > (select your site) > Edit > Servers
You enter public_html in the Root Directory field

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I have two Mac Mini's that normally Bluetooth share files all the time. After installing Lion I made sure to check that Bluetooth sharing is enabled on both computers. When one device try's to send a file to the other I get
To use the services on this computer, turn on Bluetooth sharing in it's sharing preferences.
Anyone seeing the same thing or have a fix? Thanks in advance.

Mark, my issue was a result of too much fatigue and too few brains. I had merely forgotten to turn on pairing on my bluetooth device. Once I realized my idiotic mistake, it worked immediately. Don’t know what the problem on your side could be. I believe the newest bluetooth technology (iPhone 6) is backward compatible with the oldest bluetooth technology (headphones) so it should work. Might want to check out this link iOS: Troubleshooting Bluetooth connections Good luck!

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I have an iMac G4. I connected a Linksys Bluetooth dongle to the USB port so I can use a wireless keyboard and mouse. It works fine. However, the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar is not on, there's a line through it but the drop down menu says Bluetooth is on, but that too is not not highlighted.
I am able to send files from the iMac to my Powerbook but I can't send files from the Powerbook to the iMac. The Powerbook shows it 'sees' the iMac but when I go to send a file a messages says the iMac "doesn't have the services' or something to that effect.
I am using the latest Linksys module (DBT-120) after replacing the old one. I used to be able to send files back and forth but now I can't. I have opened preferences and everything is on, allowed, etc.

...but the drop down menu says Bluetooth is on, but that too is not not highlighted.
That is what happens normally even with built-in Bluetooth. It is not highlighted because you can't select it.

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