I'm not sure if this is a bug or a security feature. You might be able to keep it enabled in the 'bluetoothctl' tool. Or try something like 'bt-obex -s'.
** Also affects: gnome-control-center (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1911456 Title: Can't receive files over bluetooth unless settings dialog is open To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/bluez/+bug/1911456/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs