Opening an SBU File

The SBU file type is primarily associated with Kies.

SBU	File extension: SBU
	File type:	backup file

What is an SBU file

SBU files mostly belong to Kies by SAMSUNG. Samsung mobile devices use desktop program to manage the mobile device data. Samsung Kies application creates SBU file to store backup data for various personal information from Samsung mobile devices. User can store information such as, phonebook, S Memo, S Planner, call history, audio and video files as a backup data in SBU file format. User can easily transfer data using SBU files to computer or other devices. In case of any issue with Samsung mobile device, SBU file is useful to restore the corrupted data.

How to open an SBU file

You need a suitable software like Kies to open an SBU file. You need a suitable software like Kies from SAMSUNG to open an SBU 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 SBU file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SBU file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Can't Open Your .SBU File? Try These Steps

Because .SBU files originate from various programs, they aren't universally openable.

1. Identify the Source: An older Android phone backup suggests Samsung Kies. A file from an IT department might be a specialized system backup.
2. Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a hex viewer or text editor:
   • "PK" indicates a ZIP-based archive.
   • Readable XML/JSON suggests structured data.
   • Scrambled binary implies a proprietary or encrypted format.
3. Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required to restore the backup. Try Samsung Kies or Samsung Smart Switch, or ask the sender if uncertain.
4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect its exact format, extract readable metadata, and preview contents when possible.

SBU file format:

Every file has a defined file format, i.e. how the data is arranged in the file. The file format can be deduced from the file extension and the signature. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. Below is our analysis of the SBU files:

The SBU file extension is not widely used. Such a file is primarily used by a single program. The following file formats are most commonly found in SBU files:

• 80% of all SBU files use the same file format, which have the signature SBU_. If you open these files in a text editor, you will see only illegible characters. SBU files are between 97 KB and 210 MB in size. It is a modern file type. The files contain the following words: SBU_, Korea and Android. A common filename is 20180601.sbu.
• 8% of all SBU files use the same file format, which have the signature IridiumSystems. The content consists of binary data as well as text and words. The files are 690 bytes to 950 bytes in size, with a median of 850 bytes. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. IridiumSystems SetupBuilderProfessional 1.5, Microsoft, Windows and ProgramData. A usual file name is UNINST0.SBU.

The remaining 12% of all SBU files are different files with different signatures. The category is backup. If you want to find out what your SBU file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.