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Sync Motorola RAZR V3c with Windows XP via Bluetooth?

This might be a bit too specific, but I can't figure out how to have my PC see my new Motorola RAZR V3c via the bluetooth system. My PC has bluetooth, but it never sees the phone. Suggestions?


Dave's Answer:

Bluetooth is extremely cool but it's pretty tricky to get things working the first time, so I can understand your frustration. The trick is that you need to put your phone into bluetooth broadcast mode, then launch the Windows XP Bluetooth Setup Wizard, then it should work.

Let's go through all the steps!

First off, if your PC has bluetooth, you should have an icon on your desktop for "My Bluetooth Places". Click on it, then launch the Bluetooth Setup Wizard. You'll see:

Windows XP Bluetooth Setup Wizard

You'll want to choose the second option, "I want to find a specific Bluetooth device and configure how this computer will use its services." Click next and your computer will start looking for your Bluetooth device.

Now you're ready to switch to your RAZR phone!

Here's what you need to do: Click on the Menu option, then move over to Settings & Tools (the wrench and hammer icon) and move down to option #8:

Motorola RAZR V3c: Settings and Tools

Select Connections, then Bluetooth and choose Setup from the Bluetooth Link screen:

Motorola RAZR V3c: Bluetooth Setup

At this point you want to choose Find Me, at which point your phone will then be discoverable for 60 seconds:

Motorola RAZR V3c: Bluetooth Discoverable

At this point, switch back to your PC, click on the "Search Again" button and after a few seconds, your PC should see your Motorola RAZR V3c:

Windows XP Bluetooth Device Selection

Looks good!

Click on the icon for the phone, then click on "Next" and you'll be prompted to prove that you are in control of the device by being required to enter a passkey on the PC, then enter it again on the phone. It'll look like this:

Windows XP Bluetooth Security Setup

I entered "13579" as my PIN Code, then clicked on "Initiate Pairing".

Now, back on the cellphone, here's what'll suddenly show up:

Motorola RAZR V3c: Bluetooth Bond With?

My PC is ingeniously called "1866-6GU" but yours will hopefully have a nicer, more mnemonic name. Click on "Yes" on your cellphone, then you'll be asked to enter the passkey again, this time on the phone:

Motorola RAZR V3c: Enter Bluetooth Passkey

Again, I entered "13579" and clicked on "Ok". The phone flashes a "connected" screen and it's connected!

On the PC, you'll now be able to choose which service or services you'd like to enable. I only allow OBEX, the file transfer protocol:

Windows XP Bluetooth Service Selection

Phew! Almost done! Click on "Finish" and now your "My Bluetooth Places" includes a shortcut link to your phone! Chose it and you'll suddenly be seeing the file system on the phone itself:

Windows XP Exploring Motorola RAZR V3c via OBEX / Bluetooth

That's all there is to it. You can download free ringtones, free wallpapers, or even grab files from your phone onto your computer by simply using drag and drop on your Windows computer.

This is an incredibly detailed tutorial, but I hope it helps you get your RAZR and WinXP computer working happily together!


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Reader Comments To Date: 110

Debi said, on December 28, 2008 5:05 PM:

I connected my Motorola RAZR V3m to my computer via a USB connection. It said software downloaded, but it will not download the pictures that were taken with the camera onto the computer. What am I doing wrong? Thanks..I've gotten some great tips from your site!

Rebecca said, on February 8, 2009 6:30 PM:

I have a moto w755 verizon cell phone .I don`t have bluetooth in my computer either and with my cell phone there was no CD included .I am looking for a free bluetooth software . My computer has windows XP .I am new to all this but I want to download music and games ect. from my computer to my phone without having to pay for it .I hope you can help me ..

kshitja said, on February 17, 2009 9:02 AM:

my computer's fan and mother bored were currupt, so i sent it to the hp center. they fixed my computer but now my bluetooth is gone i searched the whole system but its no where to be found. do you know any other way to transfer music yo my phone(SGH-A517) please help me!
thanx=D <3

ahsan shaikh said, on February 26, 2009 11:02 PM:

thanks a lot

zineb said, on September 2, 2009 9:06 AM:

How to get a bluetooth in my pc
I didn't find the programme

I Have Vista said, on October 5, 2009 11:02 PM:

How Do You Connect A Motorola V3x With Vista using Blu-tooth

Camden said, on October 28, 2009 11:31 AM:

You rock, Dave! This information still works as of today!

Lily said, on February 18, 2010 11:37 PM:

Um, I have Windows Vista and I was wondering if that makes a difference to the process at all. I could not find a "My Bluetooth Places" icon or anything related to it (as far as I could tell) on my computer. To be honest, I don't know a whole bunch about computers or anything, but I'm pretty sure that it's not on there.

Also, the Razr you showed as an example appears to be a Verizon phone. Does that make a difference at all either? I ask this because my Razr is from AT&T.

If you could get back to me on that, I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks,
Lily

Lily said, on February 18, 2010 11:42 PM:

Hmmm, I seem to have forgotten to mention that my Razr is not a V3c, but just a V3. Does that change anything at all as well?

"Curiosity made you feel stupid, but getting the answer fixed it" is the saying now, right? pffft. :P

Lily

halima said, on November 8, 2011 3:41 AM:

Merci

Starbucks coffee cup I do have a lot to say, and questions of my own for that matter, but first I'd like to say thank you, Dave, for all your helpful information by buying you a cup of coffee!

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