How can I find files that I have received using Bluetooth? (Android 8.0 or Higher)

Valid for

• Android 13
• Android 12
• Android 11
• Android 10
• Android 9.0
• Android 8.0

Solution

Locating received files

You can use the built-in file manager to locate, move, copy, rename or share files that you received using Bluetooth®.

To locate a file received using Bluetooth

Note: The folder location varies by Android version.

Android 13, Android 12

1. Find and tap Settings → Storage.
2. If your device has an external SD card, tap internal shared storage. If not, go directly to step3. (For Android 13: select SD card in the pulldown menu under Storage)
3. Choose a folder according to the category of received files. (Example: "Image" for photos, "Audio" for music files)
4. Tap Downloads.

Android 11:

1. Find and tap Settings → Storage.
2. If your device has an external SD card, tap internal shared storage. If not, go directly to step3.
3. Find and tap Files.
4. Tap Downloads.

Android 10, Android 9, Android 8:

1. Find and tap Settings → Storage.
2. If your device has an external SD card, tap internal shared storage. If not, go directly to step3.
3. Find and tap Files.
4. Tap bluetooth.

Tip: Touch and hold a file to share  it, or tap the menu button (three vertical dots) to move, copy or rename it.

You can also download a file manager app from Google Play™ Store. Files received using Bluetooth are found in your file manager's bluetooth folder.