Where Are Android Bluetooth Pairings Stored?
Android Bluetooth config in /data/misc with pairing keys requiring root.
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Android stores Bluetooth pairing keys and device config under /data/misc in bluedroid and bluetooth subfolders, readable only with root. Wiping them forgets every paired headset, car and watch at once.
Dual-boot and custom ROM hoppers back these up to keep pairings across flashes. Restore with matching Android versions or keys mismatch silently.
Where Android stores this, by platform
/data/misc/bluedroid
Holds pairing keys and adapter config with the bluetooth stack state nearby under /data/misc/bluetooth. Reading needs root or recovery access. Back up before ROM flashes to preserve pairings; mismatched versions may reject old keys.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Bluetooth pairings?
Copy the folders above with root access before flashing. Restore on a compatible Android version to keep devices paired.
Why did all pairings vanish after a reset?
Factory resets wipe /data including the folders above. Only pre-reset backups bring pairings back.
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