How to Find Bluetooth Received Files in Windows 10

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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.

the location of Temp folder: C:\Users\MEER BASIT\AppData\Local\Temp, where Bluetooth received files are saved in windows.

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.
Open My Computer on Windows. Click on the C: Drive.
  • Click on the Users folder.
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 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 the View tab from the Menu, located at top-left corner. Tick the Hidden Items.
  • Click on the AppData folder.
Click on the AppData folder.
  • Open the Local folder.
Open the Local folder.
  • Click on the Temp 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.
Temp is the final folder where your Bluetooth files are located

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Meer Basit is the founder of Meer’s World. He’s been running the show since launching the blog back in 2018. By background he is a computer scientist. Primarily, he creates content around blogging (WordPress, Blogger, Tumblr), SEO, affiliate programs, earn-online, & eCommerce. In general, he likes traveling, gardening, watching movies, is a passionate cricketer, creative writer, and a GSD lover.

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46 responses

  1. Rachel Chisiiwa

    So helpful, thank you I found what I wanted.

    Reply
    1. Meer Basit
      Meer Basit

      You’re most welcome Rachel!

      Reply
  2. Unknown

    aaaaaan..:(( it is tiresome…can you plz help..In temp folder,wtih what name bluetooth files would be located?

    Reply
    1. Meer Basit
      Meer Basit

      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.

      Reply
  3. James

    I send a PDF file but I don't find in temp folder I found other files but my Bluetooth files are not here

    Reply
    1. Meer Basit
      Meer Basit

      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.

      Reply
  4. FrancisM

    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.

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    1. Meer Basit
      Meer Basit

      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.

      Reply
  5. FrancisM

    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.

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    1. Meer Basit
      Meer Basit

      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.

      Reply
  6. Anonymous

    Worked perfectly for me. Thanks.

    Reply
    1. Meer Basit
      Meer Basit

      You’re most welcome.

      Reply
  7. Arooj Yaseen

    Temp mei jo file show ho rhi hain wo tw open ni ho ri meri ,,what i should do

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    1. Meer Basit
      Meer Basit

      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.

      Reply
  8. Anonymous

    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 ???

    Reply
    1. Meer Basit
      Meer Basit

      Have you scrolled and checked the Temp folder completely?

      Reply
  9. Unknown

    temp folder is empty

    Reply
    1. Meer Basit
      Meer Basit

      Then your bluetooth files must be located somewhere else.

      Reply
  10. Anonymous

    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.

    Reply
    1. Meer Basit
      Meer Basit

      Ameen! Thanks a lot for your kind words. I am talking about your laptop’s Wi-fi device? Is it functional?

      Reply
  11. Anonymous

    Yes it is connecting with my phone but no with my pc.

    Reply
  12. Anonymous

    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?

    Reply
    1. Meer Basit
      Meer Basit

      Is your Wifi device functional? There could be hardware problem as well.

      Reply
  13. Unknown

    cant find my bluetooth received files with this formula in the temp

    Reply
  14. Anonymous

    I cannot connect my laptop with my wifi connection can you olease help me sorting this out

    Reply
    1. Meer Basit
      Meer Basit

      Read this Article: https://www.drivereasy.com/knowledge/how-to-connect-your-laptop-to-wifi/

      Reply
  15. Unknown

    MEER BASIT, I DONT HAVE ''VIEW'' OPTION AT THE TOP BAR SO I CANNOT CHECKMARK ''HIDDEN ITEMS''. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

    Reply
    1. Meer Basit
      Meer Basit

      Press “ALT” or (“ALT” + “V”) when you open Windows File Explorer.

      Reply
  16. rozainita rosley

    Thank you very much. This is really helpful.

    Reply
    1. Meer Basit
      Meer Basit

      You’re most welcome, Rozainita!

      Reply
  17. Anonymous

    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.

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    1. Meer Basit
      Meer Basit

      True!

      Reply
  18. Carolina Aggio

    Thank you! And how can I change the default folder to a less crazy option lol?

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    1. Meer Basit
      Meer Basit

      You’re most welcome Carolina! From Bluetooth Settings.

      Reply
  19. Unknown

    that was just awesome i swear May Allah give u reward for this help.

    Reply
    1. Meer Basit
      Meer Basit

      Ameen & Thanks

      Reply
  20. Unknown

    this is really helpful. thankss

    Reply
    1. Meer Basit
      Meer Basit

      You’re welcome.

      Reply
  21. freshy

    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?

    Reply
    1. Meer Basit
      Meer Basit

      Have you enabled “Hidden items”? Check “Documents” folder as well.

      Reply
  22. Anonymous

    This was wrong in my case by default my files were sent to the document folder.

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    1. Meer Basit
      Meer Basit

      Yes, it is possible. Your default location may have been set Document folder by Windows.

      Reply
  23. Unknown

    There is no folder named Bluetooth received files

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    1. Meer Basit
      Meer Basit

      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.

      Reply
  24. Tez Howes

    there is no folder 'app data' where you indicated.

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    1. Meer Basit
      Meer Basit

      AppData is a hidden folder. I have shown how to show hidden folders. Please try again you must be missing something.

      Reply

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