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Basic information about MOBILECONFIG file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MOBILECONFIG（*.MOBILECONFIG or *.mobileconfig）, 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 MOBILECONFIG file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the MOBILECONFIG file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MOBILECONFIG file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MOBILECONFIG file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MOBILECONFIG file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MOBILECONFIG file?
  • How to open a MOBILECONFIG file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MOBILECONFIG file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MOBILECONFIG file?
  • How to convert MOBILECONFIG files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MOBILECONFIG file format?


1.Detail information about MOBILECONFIG file extension: Apple Mobile Configuration File

File type Apple Mobile Configuration File Category System Files
Developer Apple File format N/A
Description MOBILECONFIG file is a Apple Mobile Configuration File developed by Apple. A MOBILECONFIG file is a configuration file created for devices running iOS, macOS, watchOS, or tvOS. It contains device setup information, such as password policies, access permissions, and proxy connection information, as well as VPN, email, and calendar settings. MOBILECONFIG files are commonly used for deploying and registering Apple device configurations within enterprise and school networks.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MOBILECONFIG files

Windows		 iPhone Configuration Utility

macOS		 Apple Configurator 2
iPhone Configuration Utility OS X

iOS		 Apple iOS



Can't open a MOBILECONFIG 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.MOBILECONFIG”。

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 MOBILECONFIG extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support MOBILECONFIG 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 MOBILECONFIG 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 MOBILECONFIG file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MOBILECONFIG 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 MOBILECONFIG file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the MOBILECONFIG 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.