Where Does Blueman Store Settings?
Blueman keeps Bluetooth manager settings and trusted device state in config files on Linux. Paths and pairing backup routine.
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Blueman splits management from keys. Window layouts, tray options and plugin choices live in user config. Pairing keys live in the system bluetooth tree owned by root.
That split decides every backup. User files restore the manager look. System keys restore the devices. Copy both with services stopped and headsets reconnect on boot.
Where Blueman stores this, by platform
~/.config/blueman/main.conf
Manager settings, tray options and plugin choices. Pairing keys live separately under system bluetooth storage. Copy with Blueman quit; keys need root access.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Bluetooth pairings?
Copy the blueman config plus the system bluetooth keys with both services stopped. Manager settings and pairings travel together. System keys need root to read, so user files alone restore preferences without devices.
Where are pairing keys?
In the system bluetooth tree under /var/lib/bluetooth with adapter addresses as folders, not in the Blueman config. Blueman only manages connections while BlueZ owns keys. Back up both trees for full moves.
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