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Tethering phone via Bluetooth

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Tethering phone via Bluetooth

I've done it in the past but I've forgotten how and I don't think it works for me anymore.

I have the Nokia PC Suite installed and whatnot, but do it by simply plugging in my Bluetooth dongle and activating Bluetooth on my Nokia 5220 (Series 40).

When I try to join the phone's personal area network, the PC throws up an error. They are paired and otherwise trade files and whatnot without any problems. PC Suite refuses to allow my phone to connect via Bluetooth, only via the supplied cable (also throws up an error).

I believe it is since a software update, to Series 40 6.51 on the phone. Any help is much appreciated, I upgraded my plan with data for this very purpose. GPRS internet works flawlessly on the phone itself.

Oh and for reference, the laptop runs Windows XP Pro SP3.
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Re: Tethering phone via Bluetooth

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If you were able to do that in the past, most likely the problem comes with SP3, since there are security holes been patched with this MS updates.
Message Edited by android on 27-Jul-2009 12:11 AM

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Re: Tethering phone via Bluetooth

The laptop has had SP3 since I reformatted it last December (I slipstreamed SP3 into my install disc). The only major change has been that I have regularly updated my 5220's system software.
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