Bluetooth - Android (gingerbread) to iPad

[nannynick]

Trying to connect Android mobile to iPad.

Both devices can see each other. The Android says it is paired. The iPad says unsupported device.

Any ideas. Does Bluetooth only work between some things and not others?

You probably can't do it. Apple blue tooth is " crippled" by apple and will basically only connect with stuff they want you to....other things that work are just lucky.

It's one of the apple strangle holds I'm really resenting tbh.

Yes, seems that way, I have given up. Connected it to my PC instead, tough even that seems problematic.

Anyone know why Samsung Kies keeps losing connection to handset when connected via USB? It won't do a backup, it loses connection part way through. It says there is a firmware update but if it won't backup the phone then is upgrading firmware worth the risk? Samsung Galaxy handset if that makes any difference... on contract, so think due for upgrade next month.