Install gnome-bluetooth by default to enable receiving files via bluetooth
Affects | Status | Importance | Assigned to | Milestone | |
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gnome-bluetooth (Ubuntu) |
Invalid
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Undecided
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Unassigned | ||
ubuntu-meta (Ubuntu) |
Fix Released
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Undecided
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Unassigned | ||
Bug Description
Receiving files via bluetooth doesn't work unless gnome-obex-server is running, which is provided by the gnome-bluetooth package. This package itself is in Universe. The package should be promoted to main, and installed by default (atleast if bluetooth hardware is detected, as suggested in bug 120865).
Also, whenever bluetooth is enabled (as when pressing the bluetooth button on the laptop), gnome-obex-server should be run automatically so that file receiving can work seamlessly.
Currently, a user has to enable Universe, install gnome-bluetooth and then every time run gnome-obex-server (Accessories > Bluetooth File Sharing) before they can receive files. These steps can be eliminated for a smoother experience.
Changed in ubuntu-meta: | |
status: | New → Confirmed |
If you want to transfer files from mobile phone to PC via bluetooth, you should have installed gnome-obex-server (package gnome-bluetooth). After installing you will have Bluetooth File Sharing under Accessories menu. As long as this service is started, you will be able to receive files send via bluetooth.