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yoyoman · Oct 18, 2004, 09:20 PM

I got my v710 today and the hs820. Im wondering if I can transfer the pictures from the phone to the computer via bluetooth. I don't want to use a card reader. Also can I use the bt head set with ichat. I know other bt headsets can.

3rd does any one know if I can play aac files with it since it can play mpeg4 files and 3gpp what ever the cell phone video file is.

thetman · Oct 18, 2004, 09:36 PM

v710.org

in short no to everthing, the only way to transfer pics right now is to use verizon's pix thing or get a transflash memory card. i dont know about ichat, it will only play mp3s and if you want an mp3 to be a ringtone it has to be one min long or less and stored on the phone

yoyoman · Oct 19, 2004, 12:09 AM

Yes I have a v710.org thing but wasnt sure who had a mac there.

I don't want to use verizon thing. they are so dang cheep. They want to charge me to transfer pictures to the computer. omg come on.

KP* · Oct 19, 2004, 12:27 AM

As for iChat, every time you use AIM on the phone it counts as a txt message (25 cents). I doubt you could send files through it anyway. Verizon sucks.

mgehman · Dec 7, 2004, 08:25 PM

Well there is a hack available for windows users. It requires a flash of the phone. It enables bt sync, file transfer, and maintains mp3 utility for ringtones. Hope someone figures out how to port this to a Mac.

new newton · Dec 8, 2004, 08:09 AM

Verizon crippled it. What's the point of BT if you strip it back so far?

mgehman · Dec 8, 2004, 09:15 AM

I know Verizon sucks, but the firmware hack enables all the crippled features. The only problem is that the hack requires windows xp to work. I tried it on VPC, but couldn't get it to work. Anyone know how to port this to a Mac?

new newton · Dec 8, 2004, 10:29 AM

How tough is it to find a Windows box?

mgehman · Dec 8, 2004, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by new newton:
How tough is it to find a Windows box?

Pretty tough in my case, but it is not only that. The install procedure is relatively complicated and requires XP. Oh well

KP* · Dec 9, 2004, 11:46 PM

The firmware hack does not enable OBEX. It's a great hack, but it does not fix everything. One thing it adds that I absolutely love is the ability to dial a voice call on my phone from my PDA.

There are people working on the OBEX hack, but they still haven't found it yet.

mgehman · Dec 10, 2004, 09:39 AM

Originally posted by KP*:
The firmware hack does not enable OBEX. It's a great hack, but it does not fix everything. One thing it adds that I absolutely love is the ability to dial a voice call on my phone from my PDA.

There are people working on the OBEX hack, but they still haven't found it yet.

I agree that OBEX is the gold ring. I did find an XP machine to flash my phone and the hack works great. The one thing it added was the ability to wirelessly sync my contacts using OnSync.

mbryda · Dec 10, 2004, 10:26 AM

Just switch to Cingular - better coverage, better phones, better rates, and no crippled BT.

mgehman · Dec 10, 2004, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by mbryda:
Just switch to Cingular - better coverage, better phones, better rates, and no crippled BT.

See, here's the problem. I live in the middle of nowhere and services other than Verizon are not an option. Thanks though