Have you received files via Bluetooth, but don’t know where they have been saved or gone? Don’t panic! You’re in the right place.
In this tutorial, I will guide you step-by-step on How to find the location of your Bluetooth received files in Windows 10.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard use for exchanging data between the fixed and mobile devices over short distances.
Where Do Bluetooth Received Files Go?
When you don’t provide the Save location for your received bluetooth files they go to a folder called Temp, which is by default hidden in Windows 10. That’s why people after receiving the Bluetooth files unable to find their location and waste lot of time.
This is the location of Temp folder: C:\Users\MEER BASIT\AppData\Local\Temp. Here, Meer Basit is the main user of Windows.
Follow the next section to find the location of Bluetooth received files in Windows 10.
How to Find Bluetooth Received Files in Windows
In this section, I will guide you step-by-step on finding the location of your Bluetooth received files in Windows.
- Open My Computer on Windows.
- Click on the C: Drive.
- Click on the Users folder.
- Click on your Main User folder. In most cases it will be your Windows Admin name. Here my main user is MEER BASIT.
- Click on the View tab from the Menu, located at top-left corner.
- Tick the Hidden Items.
- Click on the AppData folder.
- Open the Local folder.
- Click on the Temp folder.
- The Temp is the final folder where your Bluetooth files are located.
- Scroll down to find your Bluetooth received files. At top of the Temp folder there are folders. Ignore these folder because they don’t contain your Bluetooth received files.
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Tez Howes
April 29, 2020 at 6:21 pm
there is no folder 'app data' where you indicated.
Meer Basit
April 30, 2020 at 11:25 pm
AppData is a hidden folder. I have shown how to show hidden folders. Please try again you must be missing something.
Unknown
May 14, 2020 at 4:33 pm
There is no folder named Bluetooth received files
Meer Basit
May 15, 2020 at 11:26 pm
You have misunderstood dear. “Bluetooth received files” is not a folder name. “Bluetooth received files” are the files that you will receive via bluetooth. “Temp” is the folder where you have to find your bluetooth received files.
Anonymous
May 28, 2020 at 12:00 pm
This was wrong in my case by default my files were sent to the document folder.
Meer Basit
May 29, 2020 at 11:27 pm
Yes, it is possible. Your default location may have been set Document folder by Windows.
freshy
July 11, 2020 at 9:22 am
none of my files are in this location. i transferred 20+ photos i cannot find by file name either both phone and computer say the transfer was successful / any other thoughts?
Meer Basit
July 12, 2020 at 11:28 pm
Have you enabled “Hidden items”? Check “Documents” folder as well.
Unknown
July 18, 2020 at 6:29 pm
this is really helpful. thankss
Meer Basit
July 19, 2020 at 11:30 pm
You’re welcome.
Unknown
August 12, 2020 at 5:46 pm
that was just awesome i swear May Allah give u reward for this help.
Meer Basit
August 13, 2020 at 11:31 pm
Ameen & Thanks
Carolina Aggio
August 18, 2020 at 3:32 am
Thank you! And how can I change the default folder to a less crazy option lol?
Meer Basit
August 19, 2020 at 11:34 pm
You’re most welcome Carolina! From Bluetooth Settings.
Anonymous
August 22, 2020 at 12:37 pm
The files are there but the folder isn't necessarily named "Blue tooth" or "Temp". Change your folder settings to "View Large" and you will see which folder they are contained in if you are using windows 10.
Meer Basit
August 23, 2020 at 11:36 pm
True!
rozainita rosley
September 27, 2020 at 1:36 am
Thank you very much. This is really helpful.
Meer Basit
September 28, 2020 at 11:37 pm
You’re most welcome, Rozainita!
Unknown
October 17, 2020 at 8:53 am
MEER BASIT, I DONT HAVE ''VIEW'' OPTION AT THE TOP BAR SO I CANNOT CHECKMARK ''HIDDEN ITEMS''. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Meer Basit
October 18, 2020 at 11:38 pm
Press “ALT” or (“ALT” + “V”) when you open Windows File Explorer.
Anonymous
November 14, 2020 at 6:11 am
I cannot connect my laptop with my wifi connection can you olease help me sorting this out
Meer Basit
November 15, 2020 at 11:39 pm
Read this Article: https://www.drivereasy.com/knowledge/how-to-connect-your-laptop-to-wifi/
Unknown
November 15, 2020 at 2:38 am
cant find my bluetooth received files with this formula in the temp
Anonymous
November 18, 2020 at 5:22 am
Sir they are asking to update driver but when i am not able to connect wifi how can i update my driver without internet access?
Meer Basit
November 18, 2020 at 11:41 pm
Is your Wifi device functional? There could be hardware problem as well.
Anonymous
November 19, 2020 at 3:26 am
Yes it is connecting with my phone but no with my pc.
Anonymous
November 19, 2020 at 3:29 am
One more thing sir you are doing a good service keep it up, may allah help you in your all difficulties and adversity.
Thank you.
Meer Basit
November 20, 2020 at 11:43 pm
Ameen! Thanks a lot for your kind words. I am talking about your laptop’s Wi-fi device? Is it functional?
Unknown
December 14, 2020 at 6:25 am
temp folder is empty
Meer Basit
December 15, 2020 at 11:45 pm
Then your bluetooth files must be located somewhere else.
Anonymous
December 16, 2020 at 7:02 am
Bhaiya mere pehle wale songs aajate the document me lakin aab nahi aa rhe aur aap ne jo btai h wha par b nhi h so , me unhe kha dekhu ???
Meer Basit
December 17, 2020 at 11:46 pm
Have you scrolled and checked the Temp folder completely?
Arooj Yaseen
March 22, 2021 at 12:53 pm
Temp mei jo file show ho rhi hain wo tw open ni ho ri meri ,,what i should do
Meer Basit
March 23, 2021 at 11:48 pm
Are those files are your files that you received via Bluetooth? If not then don’t open them, they are extra files. Look for your files only.
Anonymous
April 5, 2021 at 3:29 pm
Worked perfectly for me. Thanks.
Meer Basit
April 6, 2021 at 11:48 pm
You’re most welcome.
FrancisM
April 20, 2021 at 4:40 pm
Hi Meer, I am unable to find the videos I transferred via Bluetooth from my phone. I can no longer find the videos on my phone neither on the laptop. I followed this, C:Users"Main User Name"AppDataLocalTemp, I don't have this, instead I have C:UsersUserAppDataLocalTemp, but the folder is empty. When I transferred the files, I was able to watch the video I am referring to. Did I missed something? What do I need to do? I really the need that video. Hope you can help.
Meer Basit
April 20, 2021 at 11:49 pm
1.) Have you turned on “Hidden items”?
2.) In some Windows versions the location for Bluetooth folder is different from “AppData”. The files could be found in My Document, Downloads, Desktop, etc.
3) If you know the name of your file you can search it directly from the Windows search bar like “myvideo.mp4”. If you don’t know the name of your video, search with its extension like “.mp4”. Don’t forget to enable “Hidden items”.
4) What is the name of your Windows Account Name(Local Account Administrator Name) through which you login to Windows? If you have named it “FrancisM” it should be listed in the “Users” folder in the C:/ Directory. Your path will be “C:UsersFrancisMAppDataLocalTemp.
FrancisM
April 21, 2021 at 4:08 am
I did 1,2,3 and the 4, I don't have this user name, just User after Users. If I was able to watch the video right after, it should be on my laptop somewhere right? I tried searching in Recycle Bin for the video thinking that it has been deleted yet, can't find it.
Meer Basit
April 21, 2021 at 11:51 pm
If you have sent, it should be somewhere in your laptop. Search all the folders inside Users directory i.e Administrator, Default User, Default account, User, etc. If you don’t find your files by any mean you can recover your videos on mobile by a recovery software. When you send files via bluetooth again make sure to give desktop path so that you can easily find them.
James
May 1, 2021 at 6:34 pm
I send a PDF file but I don't find in temp folder I found other files but my Bluetooth files are not here
Meer Basit
May 2, 2021 at 11:52 pm
Search your C:/ drive with name and extension like “File_Name.pdf”. If you don’t remember the name simply search with “.pdf” extension. Don’t forget to enable Hidden Files.
Unknown
June 14, 2021 at 7:26 pm
aaaaaan..:(( it is tiresome…can you plz help..In temp folder,wtih what name bluetooth files would be located?
Meer Basit
June 16, 2021 at 11:54 pm
Don’t search in folders, look for your files below the folders. If you don’t find your Bluetooth files there read the above comments you might get help.
Rachel Chisiiwa
May 30, 2023 at 2:27 pm
So helpful, thank you I found what I wanted.
Meer Basit
May 30, 2023 at 8:24 pm
You’re most welcome Rachel!