iSync Incompatible Phone=Erratic Bluetooth?

[kartman]

Hi guys,

I just got a Nokia 6680 and unfortunately it's one of the phones that is INcompatible with iSync.

But I also noticed that my Bluetooth connection between the phone and my Powerbook is erratic--sometimes I can transfer photos from my camera to the PB or vice versa without any hitches. And sometimes my phone can't detect my PB at all or the other way round. I have both set on 'discoverable' and authorized for connections.

Is this normal for phones that are incompatible with iSync? Shouldn't Bluetooth be a stand-alone platform that works regardless of the apps that use it as a bridge between two devices?

Salamat...

[Dave_D]

Interference from the following maybe causing your problem;

- 2.4Ghz wireless phones
- Microwave ovens
- Airport (try turning it off as a test).

Good Luck.

[super_ed]

Originally posted by kartman
Hi guys,

I just got a Nokia 6680 and unfortunately it's one of the phones that is INcompatible with iSync.

But I also noticed that my Bluetooth connection between the phone and my Powerbook is erratic--sometimes I can transfer photos from my camera to the PB or vice versa without any hitches. And sometimes my phone can't detect my PB at all or the other way round. I have both set on 'discoverable' and authorized for connections.

Is this normal for phones that are incompatible with iSync? Shouldn't Bluetooth be a stand-alone platform that works regardless of the apps that use it as a bridge between two devices?

Salamat...

Search iSync on the threads and you might find a solution, a trick or a better replacement for your erratic phone. The topic has been pretty much discussed I guess.

[amont]

Try initiating the pairing first from the phone , then from the computer, then try either unplugging the dongle (if it isn't built in) or turning your bluetooth off and on. Then reboot the pbook. These are the steps I had to go through to get my ericsson k750 to connect reliably with my imac.

[kartman]

thanks guys.

i actually did a search prior to this but no threads discussed this particular model.

i did try pairing from the phone first and from the mac first (i'd delete all paired devices then start over) but i keep encountering errors in connecting. i can't even send a vcf from my address book or send sms.

i hope those symbian guys do something about their compatibility issues. things like this make me want to get a sony ericsson (never had serious problems with my t68 and t610 except for the fact that those were SLOW phones.)

sigh...:sad:

[kartman]

woohoo!

the latest software update fixed the problem. now my 6680 syncs seamlessly with my powerbook. cool!