Matveenko Anatoly
Apple products differ from devices from other companies in many advantages, the main ones being constant system updates and a reliable data protection system. But still, the basic set of functions and capabilities is similar for all gadgets from different manufacturers. All smartphones and tablets have Bluetooth technology, one of the functions of which is wireless data transfer between devices. However, this particular Bluetooth function is excluded on the iPhone - the developer explains this by protecting copyright of information. Let's look at the question that all users asked at the dawn of the appearance of Apple devices in our open spaces - then why do we need Bluetooth on the iPhone?
How to connect iPhone to computer via Bluetooth
Windows computers have another drawback - not all devices allow you to conveniently activate the connection. It is for this reason that not all laptop owners use Bluetooth. In Windows 10, this problem was solved; the icon for activating the wireless connection was moved to the quick access panel in the lower right corner of the screen. There you can also configure the use of the network by turning on the visibility of your computer.
If you were able to activate Bluetooth on your computer, then follow the instructions:
The rest of the work with the smartphone will be carried out according to the same principles as in other cases - you need to open iTunes and synchronize the devices.
Now you know how to connect an iPhone to a computer. If you have any problems or questions, ask them in the comments - we will definitely support you and help you get out of a difficult situation. Share this article with your friends so that they can synchronize their device with their PC in different ways.
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Sync via USB
This is the easiest way, which does not require any programs or the Internet, is how to copy a photo from an iPhone to a computer. All you need is a USB and, in fact, a laptop onto which you want to transfer media files. So, the first thing you need to do is connect the USB cable to your phone and laptop. As a rule, after this, a notification will appear on the phone's display asking permission to connect to the computer. A window will appear on the computer screen through which you can upload files.
Sometimes problems arise , for example, the laptop does not see the phone. In this case, you need to change the cord or install drivers. In all (or many) versions of Windows, iPhone drivers are already installed on the computer, so there shouldn’t be any difficulties with this. But if such a situation does arise, then in the “My Computer” section you can find the phone’s hard drive and download all the drivers from there.
To transfer photos from an iPhone, you need to open a window with iPhone folders on your computer and then select the DCIM folder. This folder contains all the media files that, accordingly, are on the device. You need to select everything that you want to throw off and you can do this in two ways:
- First: click “Copy” and then “Paste” where you want to store them on your computer.
- Second: move from the DCIM folder to the folder where the media files will be stored.
Copy media files on MacOS
Since both the iPhone and the computer are the same OS, it will be much easier to upload photos and videos. In this case, there are several options that will be useful to everyone. And in two out of three cases, you can transfer pictures to a laptop without connecting to it via a USB cable. So, there are several options:
- Using a USB cable.
- Using third party programs.
- Via email.
Let's look at the first method first, since it differs from the others in that when copying, you need to connect the device to the computer using a cable. Here the copying steps are almost no different from the method described above. But on Mac computers there is an already installed application and it is called iPhoto.
To download photos from your iPhone to your computer, you first need to connect your phone to the computer via a cable. Once your computer or laptop displays a notification that your phone is connected, the iPhoto app will immediately open without any action on your part. If the application still does not open, then you will have to do it yourself by finding it in the “Programs” section. Now a window will open with videos and photos that were on the iPhone and all that remains is to transfer them to the computer.
Why is bluetooth on an iPhone useful?
Bluetooth on Apple gadgets is necessary primarily for connecting various additional devices - namely:
- Telephone headsets.
- Wireless headphones, keyboards and computer mice.
- Video equipment (say, televisions).
- "Smart" watches.
- Selfie stick.
In addition, AirDrop technology uses a combination of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, which makes it possible to wirelessly exchange data between owners of Apple devices. AirDrop technology is described in detail here.
Is it possible to transfer files from iPhone using Bluetooth
Legal file transfer via Bluetooth to iPhone, as we have already said, does not exist. The fact is that Apple takes copyright protection for programs, pictures and music very seriously, and also considers the exchange of unapproved files unsafe, violating the protection of the operating system from viruses and other factors.
In iPhone 5 and newer, there is a special AirDrop technology that allows you to exchange files between two Apple devices (iPod, iPad, iPhone, OSX).
To be able to transfer files via Bluetooth, you have to do a Jailbreak (the Cydia store is automatically added), that is, actually hack the system. Here's how to transfer files via Bluetooth to iPhone using special programs:
- Go to Cydia.
- Search for “Airblue sharing” and find the corresponding program.
- Install the tweak on your device.
- The program is ready to use, you can transfer files via Bluetooth using it.
To transfer data via Bluetooth, you can use any file manager that has the “Open file in...” function. Sending files is possible to devices with different operating systems: Android, iOS, Blackberry OS, Windows Phone, as well as OS X, Linux and Windows. In order to exchange data with an iPhone or other iOS device, it also needs to have a similar file manager and tweak.
What are the dangers of using pirated applications?
Hacking the iOS system allows you to use the hidden capabilities of the device, but you also need to take into account the disadvantages of jailbreaking:
- Pirated applications crash much more often than official ones.
- Due to hacking, the performance of official applications may deteriorate.
- Thoughtless installation of tweaks can lead to iOS inoperability, since they are not moderated by specialists.
- Incompatibility of individual tweaks.
- Jailbreaking compromises the security of the user's personal data.
- There may be problems with updating iOS, and the need to completely flash the device.
Therefore, it is highly undesirable to hack the system and use pirated applications to work with iOS devices.
Email and cloud storage
In addition to all the options listed, you can use simpler methods, thanks to which you do not have to connect your smartphone to your laptop. But in this case, you need Internet on both your phone and laptop. First, let's choose the simplest option - email. Here you can create an account just to send yourself photos and videos and save them to a specific folder on your laptop.
And there are also cloud storages that will always be at your fingertips. You just need to download the application (Dropbox, iCloud or, for example, Yandex. disk) to your phone and laptop, link them into one account and upload all media files there. After the photos are uploaded to the cloud storage, notifications will appear on the laptop - if you turn them on - and there you can watch or send videos or photos.
Users who purchased an Apple device for the first time are surprised when they find out that they cannot transfer photos to a laptop or other device using Bluetooth. But there is a logical explanation for this. Bluetooth on an iPhone is only needed for a headset that connects to the phone in this way.
How to transfer photos from iPhone to computer
What programs are needed to connect an iPhone to a PC?
How to connect iPhone to computer via USB - the easiest and most reliable way
Your iPhone comes with a cable that you use to connect it to your computer. It may have a thin connector (modern) or a wide connector (for older versions of devices). This is what you need to use to connect to your computer. If you have lost such a cable, you need to purchase an original one to replace it. You should not use cheap counterfeits, as the computer may not recognize the device.
To connect to a computer, you should use only USB 2.0 or 3.0 ports, since the connection speed with USB 1.0 will not be enough and an error will appear on the screen.
Here are instructions on how to connect an iPhone to a computer via USB:
Connecting iPhone to PC via Wi-Fi
It is worth remembering that active use of Wi-Fi will quickly drain the battery.
Create a direct connection on a Windows computer
When connecting your iPhone to a computer running Windows operating system, you may experience difficulties. To avoid them, you need to take into account the features of iOS smartphones:
How to disconnect a device from Bluetooth
Disconnecting an iPhone from Bluetooth should be done like this:
Step 1. Go to the “Bluetooth” settings section.
Step 2. Click on the icon with the letter “i” next to the name of the connected device.
Step 3. Click on the “Disconnect” button.
The connection will be terminated.
If you no longer intend to use the device with which your iPhone is paired, you can delete the pair. For this:
Step 1: Click the “Forget This Device” button located below “Disconnect”.
Step 2. Confirm that you want to terminate the pairing - in the menu that appears, click on “Forget Device”.
When you return to the previous iPhone screen, you will see that the name of the disabled device no longer appears in the “My Devices” block.
