Trying to Bluetooth pair my Vodafone810 phone & AppleMac. Where is the code? 0000+1234 do not work

[JamesLarman]

I am trying to pair my Vodafone810 phone & Apple MacBook via Bluetooth but don't know the code. 0000+1234 do not work. How can I find out the code? Thanks

[Retired-Matt_B]

Hi JamesLarman,

I'm not aware of a generic code for the Vodafone 810. Is it the MacBook asking for the authorisation code or the phone itself?

Thanks,

Matt B

[JamesLarman]

Hello It is the MacBook asking for the code / pin number when I try to pair the phone & computer so I can transfer files (phone > computer) They can see each other but cannot connect Thanks

[Retired-James]

Hi JamesLarman,

The code you need to enter would normally be one that either the MAC is providing or one you create on the phone to enter in the Mac.

Are you’re pairing the devices through the phone menu or the Mac?

Are you able to connect the phone to the Mac via USB?

If you go into your Bluetooth settings, is there an option for a PIN? This could be in the pairing settings for the Mac that is shown on your phone.

James

[beames]

Hello

I have now managed to pair the devices but when I try to send a file I get the message 'Failed to send.'

What can I try next??

Thanks,

James

[Ben_H]

Hi James,

I'm glad you sorted the pairing.

What type of file is it you're trying to send? Also, what size is the file? 

Cheers, Ben

[beames]

Hello

They are 3GPP '.3GP' movie files & usually no more than 50KB.

Thanks

[Gemma]

Hi beames,

Is it allowing you to send contacts?

Please also confirm if you can send files via Bluetooth to a different phone?

Thanks,

Gemma

[beames]

Hello

What do you mean by 'sending contacts'?

If you are asking if I can send files to other phones the answer is no. As I am on PAYG I can't seem to send MMSs. I haven't tried sending files to another phone using Bluetooth.

At the moment I just want to send files from phone to computer via Bluetooth...

Thanks

[Ben_H]

Hi beames,

Page 42 of the manual shows you'll need to install the driver to your Mac for it to transfer some files from the phone. 

I'm trying to find out if the Bluetooth 1.2 can handle the file types you've mentioned too. I'll post back once I've got a reply from our device managers.

Cheers, Ben