Can ipod and android bluetooth

Transfer data between iOS and Android via Bluetooth?

I’ve been reading up on how to transfer data between iOS devices over Bluetooth using GameKit. I’m not writing a game, per se, but do have a need to transfer a small amount of binary data between two devices. Between two iOS devices, this is easy enough. However, I was wondering if it is possible to transfer data between an iOS device and an Android device via the same mechanism. Has anyone come across documentation/tutorial that would explain how to do this? Is it even technically possible? Or has Apple put in some sort of restriction that would prevent this? The other option I discovered was Bonjour over Bluetooth. Would this be a more suitable option for this type of operation?

I added the Bump API to my answer as it looks to be a very appealing way to implement data transfer for small payloads.

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This question has been asked many times on this site and the definitive answer is: NO, you can’t connect an Android phone to an iPhone over Bluetooth, and YES Apple has restrictions that prevent this.

Some possible alternatives:

1. Bonjour over WiFi, as you mentioned. However, I couldn’t find a comprehensive tutorial for it.
2. Some internet based sync service, like Dropbox, Google Drive, Amazon S3. These usually have libraries for several platforms.
3. Direct TCP/IP communication over sockets. (How to write a small (socket) server in iOS)
4. Bluetooth Low Energy will be possible once the issues on the Android side are solved (Communicating between iOS and Android with Bluetooth LE)

Coolest alternative: use the Bump API. It has iOS and Android support and really easy to integrate. For small payloads this can be the most convenient solution.

Details on why you can’t connect an arbitrary device to the iPhone. iOS allows only some bluetooth profiles to be used without the Made For iPhone (MFi) certification (HPF, A2DP, MAP. ). The Serial Port Profile that you would require to implement the communication is bound to MFi membership. Membership to this program provides you to the MFi authentication module that has to be added to your hardware and takes care of authenticating the device towards the iPhone. Android phones don’t have this module, so even though the physical connection may be possible to build up, the authentication step will fail. iPhone to iPhone communication is possible as both ends are able to authenticate themselves.

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Подключение iOS к Android через Bluetooth для передачи файлов

Практически каждый пользователь “яблочной” продукции знает об ограниченных возможностях Jailbreak в устройствах этого производителя. Так, например, стандартными методами нельзя подключить, тот же iPad к Android через Bluetooth для осуществления передачи файлов. В нашей же статье мы расскажем о способах, которые позволят осуществить отправку файлов через Bluetooth с Android на iPad и наоборот.

Подготовка

Как вы знаете, iOS установлена также и на смартфонах, и на плеерах (iPod Touch), поэтому аналогичным способом можно подключить и iPod к Android по Bluetooth.
Для успешного выполнения на вашем девайсе должен быть Jailbreak и установленный альтернативный магазин Cydia. В нем нужно найти утилиту Airblue sharing, которая и поможет осуществить обмен файлами. Это очень легкая в использовании программа.

Сразу должны предупредить, что Jailbreak:

• возможен не на всех устройствах;
• фактически это взлом прошивки, что означает потерю гарантии.

Нужен ли вам Jailbreak в принципе – ответственное решение, и наверняка поводом для него не станет желание срочно передать файлы по Bluetooth. Каждый пользователь взвешивает риски и преимущества сам. Если вы из тех, кто решился взломать свой гаджет, читайте дальше.

Инструкция

Мы продемонстрируем пошаговую инструкцию, в которой объясним, как выполняется передача файлов между Android и iPad по Bluetooth.
Если нужно отправить файл с iOS:

1. Зайдите в магазин Cydia.
2. В поле «Поиск» наберите следующее название Airblue sharing без кавычек. Отобразится найденный запрос с этим приложением.
   Примечание: в этом магазине программа стоит около 5 долларов на момент написания статьи.
3. Установите Airblue себе на устройство.
4. В меню, где находятся все ваши приложения, нажмите на иконку только что установленной утилиты. Она имеет вид файлового менеджера.
5. Выберите файл, который нужно отправить.
6. После выбора необходимых документов появится всплывающее окно, где будут отображены устройства, на которые можно передать файлы.
7. Выберите название нужного девайса и подтвердите отправку. После чего начнется передача.

С Android на iOS

Теперь рассмотрим второй вариант, где будем передавать с Android на iOS:

1. Находясь в скачанной программе для обмена данными, выполните свайп вправо для вызова меню.
2. Выберите Enable Receiving. Это нужно сделать, чтобы устройства от Google смогли обнаружить ваш iOS-девайс.
3. На Android выберите нужный файл из проводника или галереи и отправьте его по Bluetooth стандартным методом. В списке доступных устройств вы должны будете увидеть свой iPhone или iPad, на котором ранее активировали режим Enable Receiving (пункт 2).
4. На iOS подтвердите прием для начала получения файлов.

На этом процесс приема информации закончен. Сведения о прогрессе и скорости передачи можно узнать, опустив шторку.

После того как файлы будут переданы, вы будете уведомлены об окончании процедуры.

Как передавать файлы по Bluetooth c Android на iOS: Видео

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Connecting the iOS to Android via Bluetooth to send the files

Almost any Apple user is aware of the limited possibilities of the Jailbreak in the devices of this manufacturer. For example, you cannot connect the iPad to Android via Bluetooth to transfer files, if you are using standard methods. In this article, we will tell you about methods allowing transferring files via Bluetooth from Android to iPad and vice versa.

Preparation

As you know, the iOS is installed on smartphones and players (iPod Touch), so you can connect the iPod to Android via Bluetooth in a similar way.

To do this, your device has to be Jailbroken. In addition, it should have the Cydia installed. In the Cydia, find the Airblue sharing utility, which will help to exchange of files. This program is very easy to use.

We want to tell you some facts about the Jailbreak:

• it is not available on all devices;
• in fact, it is the firmware hacking, which means the loss of guarantee.

You should make a responsible decision about the necessity to have the Jailbreak. In addition, we doubt that the reason would be the desire to transfer the files via Bluetooth. Each user evaluates the risks and benefits. If you are one of those people who decided to hack the gadget, continue reading.

Instruction

We will demonstrate step by step instruction, in which we will explain, how to perform file transfer between Android and iPad via Bluetooth.

If you want to send the file from the iOS:

1. Open the Cydia.
2. In the «Search», type the following name: “Airblue sharing”. You will see this app in the search results. Note: in this store, the program costs about $5 at the time of writing.
3. Install the Airblue to your device.
4. Open the menu and click the icon of the installed utility. It looks like the file manager.
5. Select the file you want to send.
6. After selecting the necessary documents, you will see a pop-up menu with the list of the available devices.
7. Select the desired device name and confirm the transfer. After that, the transfer will begin.

From Android to iOS

Now we will tell what to do if you want to transfer files from Android to iOS:

1. Open the downloaded utility and make a swipe to the right to open the menu.
2. Choose “Enable Receiving”. It will allow Google devices to detect your iOS device.
3. On Android, select the desired file from the explorer or gallery and send it via Bluetooth using the standard method. In the list of available devices, you will see your iPhone or iPad, on which you have activated the “Enable Receiving” mode (the 2nd paragraph).
4. On the iOS, confirm the request to start receiving files.

Now, the process of file transfer is completed. You can find information about the progress and transfer speed by opening the notifications bar.

Once the files are transferred, you will be notified about the end of the procedure.

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