File Extension Database

Open BACKUP File

A BACKUP extension file, as its name suggests, contains a backup created by various Android phones and tablets.

About Android

Android is an operating system initially intended for mobile phones, just like iOS, Symbian and Blackberry OS.

What makes it different is that it is based on Linux, a free, cross-platform free operating system kernel.

The system allows you to program applications in a variation of Java called Dalvik.

The operating system provides all the necessary interfaces to develop applications that access the phone's hardware functions, such as GPS, calls, calendar, etc. in a very simple way, in a well-known programming language such as Java.

That being said, the BACKUP file basically stores user information such as contacts and user files and is useful for archiving your mobile save points so that data can be restored if a problem occurs with the device.

BACKUP files are created through advanced startup mode or sometimes called bootloader, by holding down the power button and the volume button, and then choosing the option to backup user information.

When the backup is complete, the BACKUP files are saved to the SD card of the Android device.

Most likely, you will only find an Android BACKUP file on the SD card of the Android device.

Therefore, if you discover a BACKUP file on your computer, it is most likely created by a program on your computer, and not to be confused with the Android version.

Doing this can render your android device unusable when trying to restore a failed backup.

To restore a BACKUP file, first make sure it is an Android file and then follow the instructions:

Press and hold the power button and volume button.
Choose the option to restore user information from the boot menu.

Backup files are not designed to be opened manually by the user, nor to be edited. Doing this may damage the file and may also cause damage to the Android device.

Software for opening and working with a BACKUP file

Android OS

How Can I Open BACKUP File on Windows

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

How Can I Open BACKUP File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open BACKUP File on Android

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

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

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