File Extension Database

Open HME File

Files with HME extension are theme files used by Windows Mobile devices; contain home screen graphics and other theme settings, such as color scheme; used to modify the appearance of the mobile device user interface. HME files are executable and you can open them, on the Windows Mobile device, to install the theme you want.

HME files are considered system configuration files, and it is recommended to open them only with the appropriate software, in this case, it is ActiveSync, created by Microsoft especially for the Windows and Windows Mobile operating systems. Opening it with other types of software can lead to file damage and misconfigurations in the operating system.

How Can I Open HME File on Windows

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

How Can I Open HME File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open HME File on Android

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

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