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Open MOBILECONFIG File

The MOBILECONFIG format file is a system-typed file that stores configuration data saved in XML format used by devices using iOS.

MOBILECONFIG stores information about email, passwords, calendar, permissions, proxy and VPN settings.

The MOBILECONFIG files are also used to implement and register massive installations of configurations of Apple devices within the corporate and school networks.

Therefore, these are normally hosted in a remote profile service, which communicates with the Apple device to configure and register it.

When transmitted, MOBILECONFIG files can be digitally signed so that information is sent securely over the network.

Thus, mobile configuration files can be used to automatically manage and implement configurations on a large number of devices owned by a corporation.

MOBILECONFIG files can also be created with the iPhone Configuration Utility, which is available for Mac and Windows platforms.

You can open MOBILECONFIG files with Apple Configurator 2 for macOS.

Apple Configurator 2

How Can I Open MOBILECONFIG File on Windows

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

How Can I Open MOBILECONFIG File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open MOBILECONFIG File on Android

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

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