iOS Is there possible to transfer file from one iphone to another iphone via bluetooth?

[jpsubbarayalu]

Hi All,

Is there possible to transfer file from one iphone to another iphone via bluetooth?

If anybody having any idea,Please let me know.


Thanks in Advance,

 

[robbieduncan]

No. The Bluetooth stack is heavily locked down.

 

[jpsubbarayalu]

Hi,

Thanks for your reply.Now i can able to transfer data from one iphone to another iphone using GameKit API.

But i want to transfer a file, not data.Like browse a file,and select that particular file and send it to the connected device[Its connected via Bluetooth].

Whether do u have any idea,about this?


Thanks in Advance.

 

[Sirolway]

There's a popular app called Bump that might do this

 

[mun35]

There's a popular app called Bump that might do this

I believe Bump doesn't use BT for the transfer.

 

[Dave Felix]

Yeah I dont think this is possible as I've tried a few times between iPhones. I really want to know why its not possible because sending ringtones and photos would be great.

 

[xStep]

Transferring data from one iOS device to another is possible via bluetooth. Your 'easy to use' options are Bonjour and I believe Game Kit. Bonjour will also allow you to use WiFi with other devices such as OS X systems.

This might be a starting point; Introduction to NSNetServices and CFNetServices Programming Guide, Internet and Networking Starting Point, iOS Networking & Internet

Check out Apple sample code WiTap.

Bump has a FAQ about their product. Looks like they use the cloud exclusively. Since iOS devices only talk to other iOS devices via bluetooth, without special Apple clearance, they use an alternative that allows talking to other non-Apple devices.

I haven't run Bump. I have to wonder if it can even be used with an iPod touch.

 

[mun35]

GameKit uses bluetooth right? Can an app using GameKit could at least scan for nearby discoverable devices?

 

[chown33]

GameKit uses bluetooth right? Can an app using GameKit could at least scan for nearby discoverable devices?

GameKit Programming Guide: Peer-to-Peer Connectivity

Bump has a FAQ about their product. ...
I haven't run Bump. I have to wonder if it can even be used with an iPod touch.

Answer is in the FAQ.

Q: Cool, but doesn't this only work between two iPhones?
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[xStep]

Answer is in the FAQ.

Q: Cool, but doesn't this only work between two iPhones?
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Cool. Of course I miesd that because I only read as far as I needed.

 

[Sykte]

Your 'easy to use' options are Bonjour and I believe Game Kit. Bonjour will also allow you to use WiFi with other devices such as OS X systems

Bonjour is a discovery service, you will need to work with NSInput/Output Streams or further down like CFStream.

 

[xStep]

Bonjour is a discovery service, you will need to work with NSInput/Output Streams or further down like CFStream.

Yep, you're right. I should have clarified further.