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Bluetooth profiles
Depending on your BlackBerry smartphone model and wireless network, some profiles might not be supported.
Option Description
Audio Source
(A2DP)
This profile allows you to output audio from your BlackBerry smartphone to Bluetooth enabled
devices that support stereo audio such as stereo headsets, speakers, and car kits.
A/V Remote
Control (AVRCP)
This profile allows you to use the buttons on a Bluetooth enabled headset to perform actions
such as adjusting the volume or playing the next or previous media file on your BlackBerry
smartphone.
Data Transfer This service allows you to connect your BlackBerry smartphone to Bluetooth enabled devices
that support the transfer of data such as media files.
Desktop
Connectivity
This service allows you to connect your BlackBerry smartphone to a Bluetooth enabled
computer that is running BlackBerry Desktop Software so that you can synchronize your
organizer data.
Dial-Up
Networking (DUN)
This profile allows you to use your BlackBerry smartphone as a modem when it is connected
to a Bluetooth enabled computer.
Handsfree (HFP) This profile allows you to connect your BlackBerry smartphone to Bluetooth enabled headsets
and car kits that support the Handsfree profile.
Headset (HSP) This profile allows you to connect your BlackBerry smartphone to Bluetooth enabled headsets
that support the Headset profile.
Message Access
Profile (MAP)
This profile allows you to use a Bluetooth enabled car kit with your BlackBerry smartphone to
notify you of new messages. This profile can also help you read, delete, browse, compose,
and send messages.
Serial Port Profile This profile allows you to connect your BlackBerry smartphone to Bluetooth enabled devices
that support desktop connectivity, wireless bypass, and data transfer.
SIM Access If your BlackBerry smartphone uses a SIM card, this profile allows you to use a Bluetooth
enabled car kit to control the SIM card on your BlackBerry smartphone so that you can make
and receive calls using the car kit. When you use this feature, data services (browser service,
email messaging, PIN messaging, and MMS messaging) are not available on your
smartphone, and phone services are accessible only through the car kit. Before you can use
this feature, you might need to enter a 16-digit alphanumeric code, generated by the car kit,
on your BlackBerry smartphone.
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