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HTC One M8 - bluetooth connection - iPad

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 11:00:51 GMT

Whilst awaiting for the firmware update to Androird is there a workaround to connecting (they show as paired) these two. Seems my old Windows 7.5 and an even older Nokia connect without issue.

TIA

Re: HTC One M8 - bluetooth connection - iPad

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 11:19:47 GMT

An iPad will only pair via Bluetooth with another apple product and car system or ear piece as far as I'm aware.

Or do you mean tethering so you can connect your iPad to the internet using your data allowance from your phone ?

Edit ; help link : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4517

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4562

Re: HTC One M8 - bluetooth connection - iPad

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 11:13:17 GMT

A similar thread from Apple discussions https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4974316

If you perform a google search their are lots of threads / posts about apps that may assist.

Basically it's Apple sand boxing their iOS to protect it from harmful material.

Re: HTC One M8 - bluetooth connection - iPad

jonsie — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 11:19:39 GMT

If you want to transfer files around between devices, consider the Pushbullet app. It connects over wifi and is available for ios, android and PC.

https://www.pushbullet.com/

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/pushbullet/id810352052?mt=8

Re: HTC One M8 - bluetooth connection - iPad

MI5 — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 12:09:04 GMT

What is it that you are trying to do exactly, ie, file transfer, tethering or something else?

Re: HTC One M8 - bluetooth connection - iPad

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 12:11:29 GMT

Thanks for your reply.

I propabally do mean 'tethering'. I'll check out the links provided.

(But I did note this page http://www.macworld.com.au/help/how-to-connect-the-ipad-mini-and-ios-6-to-other-devices-and-networks-85906/#.U-9F2vldWPQ)

Thanks again

Re: HTC One M8 - bluetooth connection - iPad

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 12:12:47 GMT

I thought you might of done.

Look at the hotspot link in my reply.

Just to highlight tethering can use your data allowance quicker die to the iPad accessing richer content than a phone does.

Re: HTC One M8 - bluetooth connection - iPad

MI5 — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 12:17:19 GMT

On your HTC you need to go into settings then more then tethering and portable hotspot.
Tick the portable wifi hotspot tickbox then go into wifi hotspot settings.
This will give you a passcode for your newly generated hotspot.
On the other device, turn on wifi and it will scan and find your hotspot. Click on it to connect and enter the passcode that was generated above.
You should now be able to connect to your hotspot which uses your mobile data connection so be aware of how much data you are using.

Re: HTC One M8 - bluetooth connection - iPad

jonsie — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 12:21:03 GMT

Last time I tried to tether n ipad to my android phone using this method the ipad continually came up with unable to connect.

Re: HTC One M8 - bluetooth connection - iPad

MI5 — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 12:27:47 GMT

I've successfully connected my android devices to an iPhone before - Last time was just recently when on holiday using my unlimited Three data allowance as O2 only had poor GSM connectivity.

Re: HTC One M8 - bluetooth connection - iPad

Anonymous — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 10:56:45 GMT

@Anonymous Please follow the recommendations on this and let us all know how you get on, it may help others searching for similar issues....

Re: HTC One M8 - bluetooth connection - iPad

Anonymous — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 12:13:36 GMT

Thanks for the info. I've managed to set up tethering by wifi (not that difficult once you know how!) not Bluetooth as I had hoped.

Re: HTC One M8 - bluetooth connection - iPad

jonsie — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 13:28:58 GMT

That's good news at least you have the option to tether.

Re: HTC One M8 - bluetooth connection - iPad

Anonymous — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 13:29:39 GMT

Awesome outcome.

As said just keep an eye on your data allowance.

Re: HTC One M8 - bluetooth connection - iPad

Anonymous — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 13:33:48 GMT

Good to hear @Anonymous

Re: HTC One M8 - bluetooth connection - iPad

MI5 — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 13:42:23 GMT

WiFi tethering gives faster data transfer than Bluetooth tethering. I would always choose the WiFi option if I had a choice.....

Re: HTC One M8 - bluetooth connection - iPad

Anonymous — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 13:53:46 GMT

I'd love to have a choice TO tether !

😞

Re: HTC One M8 - bluetooth connection - iPad

MI5 — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:01:20 GMT

Another benefit of a contract

Re: HTC One M8 - bluetooth connection - iPad

Anonymous — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:03:05 GMT

Yup I submit it is.

Swings and roundabouts.

Re: HTC One M8 - bluetooth connection - iPad

MI5 — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:23:00 GMT

I couldn't be without my ability to tether with my 8GB of data - The kids wouldn't be happy either esp when the Daughter has used up all her data &colon;)