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Bluetooth - 7650 -> PC Problem solved in the WidComm stac

156 replies · 51,148 views · Started 10 October 2002

mazevedo 10 Oct 2002, 19:04

Hi all!

I've manage to discover what kept the Widcomm stack from accepting files from the 7650 back to the PC. Using an utility that came with my dongle (BtServerSpyLite) I've manage to discover why some of us can send info from the 7650 to the PC and others don't.

Using the Spy tool, I discovered that the bluetooth stack determines the what is the file type it's about to receive . That's why you can send a contact into your PC and not an image.

So, tweaking with the registry, I've manage to find the correct key that makes this work:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Widcomm\BTConfig\Services\0004

In this key folder, you'll find another key, named:

"AcceptOther" <-- that (on those that cannot send files is set to '0x0000000'😉

Just set this key to 0x0000001.

Some folks actually don't have this key (AcceptOther), so that's why this worked for some and others didn't.

I just don't know about potential security risks, but I believe that if you set a notification whether to warn you about files being sent to you computer to be sufficient.

cgo 11 Oct 2002, 04:10

something weird........i checked my registry and i have that key set to 0 but i am able to send Images to PC suite. Does changing that key makes you able to transfer images without PC suite?

ephebe 11 Oct 2002, 08:22

[quote="cgo"]something weird........i checked my registry and i have that key set to 0 but i am able to send Images to PC suite. Does changing that key makes you able to transfer images without PC suite?[/quote]

Yes indeed!!!

Well done that man!

GhostDog 11 Oct 2002, 12:50

I think we should put a picture of mazevedo on the first page of this forum,or even build a statue of a man (mazevedo) with and usb buetooth dongle in his hand😊) Nice on there mazevedo.
Restecpa!!!

NightSpider 11 Oct 2002, 13:36

great news guys but......

does this mean any of the blutooth adaptors that had problems sending from the 7650 to a pc will be able to send for example the TDK or 3com or belkin or etc....etc...?

😊

mazevedo 11 Oct 2002, 13:41

[quote="NightSpider"]great news guys but......

does this mean any of the blutooth adaptors that had problems sending from the 7650 to a pc will be able to send for example the TDK or 3com or belkin or etc....etc...?

😊[/quote]

As far as I know any adaptor that uses the WiddComm Stack (you may know it by it's Bluetooth logo in the taskbar) this thing might work. As for the 3COM adaptors, I know they use a different Stack, so probably, if this problem exists in the 3COM dongles (as far as I've read, these where the only ones that this problem did not arrise) I honestly don't know how to resolve it.

CiaranMcNulty 11 Oct 2002, 14:24

I had to add the key and it doesn't work.

Ah well.

The phone's never accepted anything, not calendar items or business cards let alone images. Guess I stick to using the PC Suite.

Congrats to those who've got it to work though.

mazevedo 11 Oct 2002, 19:33

[quote="CiaranMcNulty"]I had to add the key and it doesn't work.

Ah well.

The phone's never accepted anything, not calendar items or business cards let alone images. Guess I stick to using the PC Suite.

Congrats to those who've got it to work though.[/quote]

As long as you have 'MROUTER' running, you won't be abble to send anything from the phone. Please disconnect the serial connection in order to do other things!

Flanders 12 Oct 2002, 11:22

hi

I have the accept other value in my reg but it is a reg_binary value and the others are reg_dword, I tried changing its value and replacing it with a reg_dword with the value but it still dont work 😞

I can send calendar entries and bussiness cards, and the PC suite works ok.

I am using win 2k if this might be my problem.

Please help me 😃

Stu

CD 12 Oct 2002, 14:14

This might sound very dumb, but where can I find that register?
How do I get to that HKEY?

I'm using Win98 and a MSI USB BT adaptor, SW version 1.2.2.4

MaleBuffy 12 Oct 2002, 14:19

Start ---> Run -----> regedit.exe

Starts the registry editor!

Either search for it manually or select Find from the toolbar!

When you find the key follow the instructions on the previous posts!

CD 12 Oct 2002, 17:24

Thanks.

I typed in the AcceptOther, it wasn't there from the start, but still I can't send pictures from phone to pc...
Everything else works fine though.

mazevedo 13 Oct 2002, 23:46

I've aquired a new USB dongle, and, for my surprise it didn't work!!

So here's what I've managed to make it work:

My Dongle is a Digicom Palladio USB Bluetooth (it's exactly the same dongle made by Abocom, the http://www.abocom.com.tw/product_detail.php?id=142 Abocom UBT1000) .

The Widcomm software version that comes with this dongle is 1.2.2.9 and it doesn't have that key and even if you add it, it does not work. I don't know why, but I've been using a Tecom http://www.tecomproduct.com/bt3030.htm BT3030 with 1.2.2.4 and it works.

So, the best workarround I've managed so far, is:

1st: Uninstall your Widdcomm software.

2nd: Reboot PC. Remove the dongle from the USB port before Windows starts.

3rd: Get the Tecom BT3030 driver 1.2.2.16. BUT DON'T INSTALL IT!!!

4th: Uncompress the BT3030 driver to a directory. Install the "TECOM Bluetooth Software 1.2.2.16.msi" (double click it!). When Windows asks to restart your computer.

5th: While the computer starts, insert the dongle in the USB slot, but have your CD that came with the dongle in the drive.

6th: When Windows asks for a driver, make Windows install the dongle driver from the CD-ROM.

7th: That's it. Now, you just have to change the key as I described earlier.

This as worked for me. BUT BE WARNED, I SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED RESPONSIBLE FOR WHATEVER PROBLEMS SHOULD ARRISE IN YOUR COMPUTER BY DOING WHAT I'VE DESCRIBED. DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK.

MaleBuffy 14 Oct 2002, 05:56

mazadevo I did what you said and now I lost all my data and the BT dongle does not work anymore! you are going to JAIL my friend! 😃

Just joking 😃 😃 😃 but I liked your disclaimer at the end! 😃

CD 14 Oct 2002, 08:58

I installed the Tecom 1.2.2.16 and it works GREAT 😃
I can send and receive pics, connect to internet and do whatever, I'm very pleased with it 😃

veppis 14 Oct 2002, 09:35

This "AcceptOther" tip didn't work. Again, I have Epox BT-DG02 dongle. Doesn't anyone else have this? Has someone tried different drivers with it? Please help me, I'm getting angry... 😉

Edit: mazevedos last hint made it! 😊 Although have still problems with PC-Suite, but that's another story...

Flanders 14 Oct 2002, 16:33

woohooo! 😃

cheers mazevedo, I just uninstalled my current drivers and installed them new ones you linked to, rebooted, now I send pics straight from phone and PC suite still works fine.

I am using a billington device and windows 2000.

Stu

Flanders 14 Oct 2002, 16:34

woohooo! 😃

cheers mazevedo, I just uninstalled my current drivers and installed them new ones you linked to, rebooted, now I send pics straight from phone and PC suite still works fine.

I am using a billington device and windows 2000.

Stu

sad1k981 19 Oct 2002, 05:47

i don't have the "acceptother" key, should i put one??
if i do, will i beablke to accept files from my phone to my pc??

please reply.........

Guest 19 Oct 2002, 10:56

[quote="sad1k981"]i don't have the "acceptother" key, should i put one??
if i do, will i beablke to accept files from my phone to my pc??

please reply.........[/quote]

At least try. The worst it will do is "stay the same".

sad1k981 20 Oct 2002, 15:55

ic.. thanks,

ive done that, doesn't work either,

guess i have to find another way.... 😞

this phone to pc thing is driving me nuts...... :evil:

MaleBuffy 21 Oct 2002, 02:47

Right, I managed to find out why some ppl have no AcceptOther Key!
The accept other key is in version 1.2.2.15 of the Widcomm software and the value has to be changed for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and HKEY_CURRENT_USER! I tried it this way and it worked with this version!