Opening a NOVABACKUP File

The NOVABACKUP file type is primarily associated with Nova Launcher.

NOVABACKUP	File extension: NOVABACKUP
	File type:	Nova Launcher backup

What is a NOVABACKUP file?

NOVABACKUP files mostly belong to Nova Launcher. A *.NOVABACKUP file is a ZIP archive created by the Nova Launcher application for Android. It contains the user's Nova Launcher settings, such as the home screen layout, icon packs, widget placements, and other customizations. These backups allow users to easily restore their personalized Nova Launcher setup on the same device or a new one, ensuring a consistent experience across devices or after a factory reset.

How to open a NOVABACKUP file

You need a suitable software like Nova Launcher to open a NOVABACKUP file. You need a suitable software like Nova Launcher to open a NOVABACKUP file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your NOVABACKUP file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a NOVABACKUP file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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4 Steps to Open an Unknown .NOVABACKUP File

Because .NOVABACKUP files can originate from different applications, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: If you exported an Android home screen layout, it is likely a Nova Launcher backup. If received from an IT administrator, it may be a system archive.
Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a text or hex editor:
- "PK" indicates a ZIP archive (common for Android app backups).
- Readable JSON or XML suggests a text-based configuration file.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required to restore the data. Try Nova Launcher or a standard archive extractor, or ask the sender if uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable metadata, and preview contents.

Technical Data for NOVABACKUP File Extension

File classification:

Backup file

Related files:

nbd, nbk, unf, bud, rb3

a novabackup Nova Launcher backup is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with NOVABACKUP files

Associate the NOVABACKUP file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open nova launcher backups. Because only the current version supports the latest NOVABACKUP file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Nova Launcher update.
To make sure that your NOVABACKUP file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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