Bluetooth Transfer does not work but device Pairing works. How?!

[zefron]

Hello All

I have been trying to test Bluetooth file transfer on my Lenovo IdeaPad running Windows 10.
I am using an Android phone and an Android tablet to transfer a file. NOTE: Bluetooth transfer from the phone to the tablet works as expected, therefore any error in the Bluetooth stack on these devices can be ruled out.

On the Windows 10 laptop, the pairing works. I've documented the process here. The error can be seen in picture 3.
I can pair the LG Optimus G Pro with Windows 10. However, when I initiate transfer from the phone OR the PC, the transfer fails. On Android, the error is just "Transfer unsuccessful". I've posted 3 images about the error on Windows when transfer is initiated.

1) Device paired confirmation: http://postimg.org/image/68668w8w5/
2) Initiating transfer: http://postimg.org/image/ibbhwgjyd/
3) Transfer failure: http://postimg.org/image/4o7zm365p/ (Connected party did not properly respond after a period of time...)

I have a Broadcom Bluetooth USB 4.0 driver installed.
How to solve this? Lenovo has not published a Win 10 specific driver for my device (Y580)

Regards

 

[John McGough]

I have the same problem. All was OK until I upgraded to Win 10. My laptop is a Lenovo G580 and my phone is a Sony Experia Z3 Compact. I note no solution yet to your problem. Anyone able to reply?

 

[Saltgrass]

I will have to look if I have any devices to try a Bluetooth transfer, but for now when you attempt the transfer are you watching the Task Manager Performance page and the Bluetooth graph?

Could having the authentication checked be causing a problem?

It may just be hidden, but on my system where your attachment shows More Bluetooth options, below that mine shows Send or receive files via Bluetooth.

Bluetooth can be erratic and is susceptible to interference from other devices. For Testing, perhaps turn off the Wireless radios on the phone and computer just to see if that makes any difference.

Why it may have worked in a prior version of Windows 10 but not the new one, not really sure. I suppose you have both checked for updated Bluetooth drivers at your OEM?