I was using Bluetooth and tried to use the OBEX commands to send a file to my LG VX8350 phone but the phone was locked down for that file type. It refused the file. I then chose the browse option, navigated to the MyPictures folder, and transferred the file successfully. This may be a helpful workaround for anyone trying to test pictures, etc. on cell phones. (hint)

See the error you may have faced and then see my solution below (for Mac OSX):

Send File Failed:

First I tried to use the Send File… option

I chose my LG VX8350, then chose a file from my local computer.

I received the File type not accepted warning and opted to proceed anyway.

Both on the phone and computer, I received failed errors and it would not work. I read the specs on my phone, however, and it was supposed to support the animated GIF (like animated wallpaper graphic). I assume this was locked out to force you to buy animated wallpaper but the browse/transfer option worked. See below:

Browse and Send Succeeded!:

I instead chose the Browse Device option.

I again chose my LG VX8350 phone to connect to. I then chose which file I wanted to send.

I then was given directory options and I chose MyPictures, clicked Send and chose the same file (movie_gcolor.gif).

The file started uploading to the phone.

I now have the animated gif on my phone and can send to friends or save as wallpaper.

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