Lubuntu

[E James]

On 30/09/2014 01:17, Andee wrote:
> I assume the manager is blueman?
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> On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 7:33 AM, E James <e_james at moladn.net> wrote:
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> On 29/09/2014 18:17, Andee wrote:
>> Just installed lubuntu and ran blueman-appt and I can't tell if it is working I can't find my phone. How can I double check or fix this?
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> I am assuming you are talking about lubuntu 14.04 and I don't currently have any 14.04 installations. I just did a quick test with a PC running 13.10 and these comments may be helpful.
> First, when you run Bluetooth Manager, if the word Adapter is greyed out then you don't have bluetooth hardware or there is some sort of fault with either the hardware or the driver.
> I assume also that I don't need to point out that both the phone and the PC should be set to "visible". Some time ago, round about ubuntu 11.10, I found that pairing was sometimes easier starting from the phone rather than the PC or vice versa. If the PC can't find the phone, maybe the phone can find the PC.
> That's about the limit of my knowledge on the subject.
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I wasn't sure so I looked up "lubuntu blueman-appt" and was directed to blueman-applet which appears to be Bluetooth Manager. Since my experience is mainly Windows I usually think gui. Preferences - Bluetooth Manager describes itself as Blueman Device Manager so I think we are talking about the same thing.
I did another test using a 14.04 "live CD" on a usb stick and found that Blueman starts up slightly differently in 14.04. Basically it won't start unless bluetooth hardware is present and enabled.
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