File Extension Database

Open AOS File

The AOS extension file is a firmware file used by ARCHOS tablets and netbooks.

Archos, a french company, manufactures various electronic communications devices, such as tablets, smartphones, portable media players, and portable data storage devices.

In this case, the AOS file, as a proprietary format, contains operating system updates, new features, feature enhancements, and bug fixes.

The AOS file is also used to periodically update and protect ARCHOS devices.

To update the firmware of an ARCHOS device, you must copy and paste or drag an updated AOS file to the root directory of the ARCHOS device in Windows.

Software to open and work with an AOS file

Since the AOS file is an update file for portable devices, they should not be opened manually, however, the Windows operating system must be used to transfer said file to the device:

Microsoft Windows

How Can I Open AOS File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open AOS file is to find a AOS file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AOS 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 AOS 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 AOS file opener then try to search online for "AOS viewer", "application to open AOS file" or "open AOS file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open AOS file

How Can I Open AOS File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a AOS file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AOS 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 AOS file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as AOS file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open AOS file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open AOS file then try to search for "AOS viewer", "application to open AOS file" or "read AOS file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read AOS file

How Can I Open AOS File on Android

If you downloaded a AOS 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 AOS 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 "AOS".
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 "AOS viewer", "AOS 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 AOS File on iPhone or iPad

To open AOS 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 AOS 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 "AOS". This way you can find apps which can open AOS 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 "AOS viewer" or "AOS file" online in your favorite search engine.

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