MOBILEBACKUPS

Basic information about MOBILEBACKUPS file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MOBILEBACKUPS（*.MOBILEBACKUPS or *.mobilebackups）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the MOBILEBACKUPS file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the MOBILEBACKUPS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MOBILEBACKUPS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MOBILEBACKUPS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MOBILEBACKUPS file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the MOBILEBACKUPS file?
How to open a MOBILEBACKUPS file?
What programs do I need to open a MOBILEBACKUPS file?
What programs help to create and edit a MOBILEBACKUPS file?
How to convert MOBILEBACKUPS files to another file format?
How to convert another files to MOBILEBACKUPS file format?

1.Detail information about MOBILEBACKUPS file extension: Mac OS X Backup File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MOBILEBACKUPS files
File type	Mac OS X Backup File	Category	Backup Files
Developer	Apple	File format	N/A
Description	MOBILEBACKUPS file is a Mac OS X Backup File developed by Apple. The mobilebackups file extension is related to the Mac OS X (macOS) an operating system based on UNIX available for Apple Mac and MacBook computers. The mobilebackups is hidden directory used to store backups from Time Machine. The mobilebackups is created when the Mac is not connected to Time Machine compatible storage. If the Mac is connected to Time Machine storage, backup from mobilebackups will be copied to it. The mobilebackups directory may use very large portion of disk space, if you don't want to use this function, you can disable it by this command for Terminal: sudo tmutil disablelocal
macOS	Time Machine Mac OS X

Can't open a MOBILEBACKUPS file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.MOBILEBACKUPS”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the MOBILEBACKUPS extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support MOBILEBACKUPS file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of MOBILEBACKUPS files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a MOBILEBACKUPS file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MOBILEBACKUPS file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a MOBILEBACKUPS file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the MOBILEBACKUPS file is damaged.
Whether the MOBILEBACKUPS file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the MOBILEBACKUPS file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the MOBILEBACKUPS file format is incompletely.
Whether the MOBILEBACKUPS file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a MOBILEBACKUPS file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a MOBILEBACKUPS file.

If the MOBILEBACKUPS file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.