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iBook G4 - Bluetooth File Sharing in 10.4
Posted by: System6+Vista on 2025-08-19 02:01:07
My iBook can "see" the bluetooth of my M4 Mac Mini running Sonoma but it fails to pair during the step when it wants me to type the confirmation PIN on the other device. I read somewhere that PPCs can exchange files via bluetooth with Applie Silicon Macs still, anyone know how?
Posted by: adespoton on 2025-08-20 16:12:45
They need to have compatible file sharing profiles available. Without that, you can just use the base level bluetooth profiles that don't require pairing to function -- you can send short messages that way.
Posted by: Iesca on 2025-09-01 16:57:40
I am able to use WiFi for file sharing with my iBook G4 without issue. You do need to be using Tiger or later though in order to use modern WiFi. I can usually barely get Bluetooth to work even under ideal circumstances...
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