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How to transfer files on BlueStacks 4
How do I access storage on BlueStacks?
There is a shared folder between BlueStacks and Windows:
- BlueStacks: /sdcard/windows/BstSharedFolder (you may need to install a file explorer app such as “ES File Explorer” to access this folder)
- Windows: /UserData/SharedFolder (by default, is C:/ProgramData/BlueStacks .
Does BlueStacks use PC storage?
All the data for your apps on BlueStacks 4 is saved on the same drive on your computer on which you have installed BlueStacks. By default, BlueStacks is installed on the C: drive. In such a case, the data for your installed apps will be saved at: C:\ProgramData\BlueStacks\Engine.
How copy OBB file in BlueStacks?
What steps should I follow?
- Download an app’s apk file along with its OBB file on your computer from any third-party site.
- Open BlueStacks and go to the My games section.
- Install the APK file you downloaded for your game on BlueStacks.
- Now, open your System apps.
- Here, double-click on the icon for the Media Manager.
You can easily share files between BlueStacks and Windows using shared folders. Just place your file inside it and you can access it from both Windows and BlueStacks. The default shared folder in Windows is located in C:\\ ProgramData\\ BlueStacks\\ UserData\\ SharedFolder (assuming C:\\ is your Windows installation drive).
Where can I find BlueStacks files on my computer?
If you have placed files in your Windows Library, locate the respective folder from bstfolder directory in BlueStacks. Similarly if you want to access BlueStacks files from your computer, copy the particular file to BstSharedFolder using OI File Manager and the same file will be available in Windows SharedFolder location.
How to export media files from PC to BlueStacks?
1. Inside BlueStacks, open the Media Manager which is available in the More Apps option given on the Dock. To know more about the Media Manager, please click here. 2. Now, select the media file you want to export by long-pressing the left click of your mouse on it. 3. Once you have selected the media file, click on Export to Windows as shown below.
Do you need a file manager for BlueStacks?
A file manager app is required to navigate folders inside BlueStacks. In this article, we’ll use OI File Manager. To share a file, follow the steps below: Download and install OI File Manager in BlueStacks.