File Extension Database

Open ALX File

ALX files have a number of uses, including:

BlackBerry Application Loader

In this section, the ALX file is a file used by the BlackBerry Desktop Software, which is the program that synchronizes and manages the data on BlackBerry mobile devices.

The ALX file contains XML data that describes the application, including the name, ID, loader version, vendor, copyright, language, and set of files.

The ALX file is used to load applications on a BlackBerry smartphone.

ALX files can be generated by BlackBerry software or by using a text editor.

ActiveX Layout Control File

In this use case, the ALX file is a file used by ActiveX to create interactive web content within browsers.

The ALX file contains HTML components that are embedded in web pages, typically linking within the HTML code using a <PARAM> tag within an <OBJECT> group.

Software to open an ALX file

To open an ALX file, you need one of the following software packages

RIM BlackBerry Java Development Environment (Not available)
Microsoft ActiveX Control Pad (Not available)

How Can I Open ALX File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open ALX file is to find a ALX file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ALX file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open ALX file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as ALX file opener then try to search online for "ALX viewer", "application to open ALX file" or "open ALX file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open ALX file

How Can I Open ALX File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a ALX file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ALX file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with ALX file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as ALX file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open ALX file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open ALX file then try to search for "ALX viewer", "application to open ALX file" or "read ALX file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read ALX file

How Can I Open ALX File on Android

If you downloaded a ALX file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded ALX file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "ALX".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "ALX viewer", "ALX file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open ALX File on iPhone or iPad

To open ALX File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the ALX file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "ALX". This way you can find apps which can open ALX files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "ALX viewer" or "ALX file" online in your favorite search engine.

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