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Huawei: Send a File via Bluetooth

When a Bluetooth transfer just sits there or the receiving device never shows up in the list, it usually means the two phones were never paired first. Bluetooth sharing on Huawei phones runs through the system Share menu, so picking the wrong app or an unpaired device stops the transfer before it starts. This guide walks through sending a single photo, though the same steps work for videos and other files too.

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Send a File via Bluetooth auf Huawei

Sending a file via Bluetooth on a Huawei phone does not go through a separate Bluetooth app. It runs through the system Share sheet, which lists Bluetooth as one option among several once you select a file.

Before anything works, both devices need to have paired at least once. Pairing exchanges a security key between the phones, and without it, the receiving device either stays invisible in the list or rejects the connection outright.

To send a file, follow this path: Choose a fileTap on ShareTap on BluetoothChoose an available device and follow the instructions on screen.

This example covers a single picture, but the same Share menu supports selecting several photos, videos, or documents at once before tapping Bluetooth. Larger files, especially videos, take noticeably longer and can time out if either device goes to sleep during the transfer.

If both phones are Huawei devices, Huawei Share usually moves files faster over Wi-Fi Direct instead of Bluetooth, so it is worth checking that option when transfer speed matters more than compatibility with non-Huawei devices.

Keeping both screens active and the phones close together avoids most dropped transfers.

Frequently asked questions

The device list only shows phones that are currently discoverable and within range. Open Bluetooth settings on the receiving phone and make sure it is set to visible, then retry the share from Tap on ShareTap on Bluetooth.