File Extension Database

Open PBB File

PBB is a file extension associated with AT&T Phonebook files. AT&T created the Phonebook format. Files with the PBB extension are classified as Backup Files files. Basically, the PBB file is a phone book used by mobile phones and contains backup data exported by specific software at a local AT&T store. PBB files are binary.

PBB files can be opened using Cellbrite Mobile Synchronization's Content Manager, which offers content transfer services, mobile diagnostics and sensitive data erasure. PBB files are not designed to be opened or converted to other formats as they are backup copies.

How Can I Open PBB File on Windows

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

How Can I Open PBB File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open PBB File on Android

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

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