SBF File Extension

What is SBF file?

Full format name of files that use SBF extension is Android System Format. SBF file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Android, Windows system platform. SBF file format, along with 323 other file formats, belongs to the System Files category. RSDLite supports SBF files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 2 other tools may also be used. On the official website of Motorola Mobility, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theRSDLite software, but also about SBF and other supported file formats.

Programs which support SBF file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open SBF files divided into 2 categories according to system platform supported. Files with SBF extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with SBF extension?

Problems with accessing SBF may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Android System Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install RSDLite software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening SBF files is that no program that can handle SBF files is installed on user’s system. This one is an easy one. Select RSDLite or one of the recommended programs (for example, Google Android, Backup and Restore) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download RSDLite installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Motorola Mobility, Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of RSDLite and update if needed

You still cannot access SBF files although RSDLite is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why SBF files are not compatible with RSDLite. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using RSDLite.

Step 3. Set the default application to open SBF files to RSDLite

After installing RSDLite (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open SBF files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the SBF with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the RSDLite installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open SBF files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the SBF file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select RSDLite and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with SBF extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the SBF file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the SBF file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the SBF in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the SBF is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the SBF file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Verify that the SBF file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the SBF file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with SBF extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open RSDLite

If the systems has insufficient resources to open SBF files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Android System Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with SBF files affecting older versions of given software.

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