Opening an SME File

The SME file type is primarily associated with Kies.

SME	File extension: SME
	File type:	data backup file

What is an SME file?

SME files mostly belong to Kies by Samsung. SME file is exclusively related with the Samsung mobile devices. Samsung Kies generates short message service data backup files in SME format. User can use Samsung Kies on Windows OS and Mac OS computers. Mainly the SME file stores backup of short message service data in Samsung galaxy devices. User can copy SME files on Windows OS and Mac OS computers using Samsung Kies.

How do you open SME files?

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

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Programs that open and convert SME files:

Kies by Samsung
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SME files are often referred to as Kies backups because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Smart Switch (data backup file) by Samsung
Samsung Smart Switch application transfers user's data such as contacts, photos, music, videos, messages, notes, any Samsung Galaxy device. This file format is classified as Backup. Related links: Samsung Switch FAQ page, androidcentral page
SmartEncryptor (data backup file) by SmartEncryptor
SmartEncryptor is a freeware application which is mainly use for file and folder protection on Windows OS. SmartEncryptor program protects files with a master password. SmartEncryptor uses the most powerful encryption algorithms to protect data. This file format is classified as Backup.

SME file format:

If you can determine the file format, the associated program can also be determined. The file format can be determined based on the file extension and the signature (the first few characters of a file). However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. Below you will find our evaluation of the SME files:

The SME file type includes various formats for various programs. The two most popular formats are as follows:

65% of all SME files are Samsung Kies backup files, which are using the popular SAMSUNG file format. The file is a SAMSUNG Kies backup file, used to backup and recover from Samsung devices using Kies. Samsung has released new software to replace Kies, named Samsung Smart Switch, which is mainly directed at migrating customers onto new Samsung devices. The content consists of illegible binary data, which can only be read and interpreted by the associated programs. Most of these files are 9 KB to 32 MB in size. It is a modern file type. A common filename is Message.SME. Files like these are about viewer.
15% of all SME files belong to Samsung Kies Messages backup. These are binary files, so they do not contain words or text. Most of these files are 77 KB to 15 MB in size. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. yWb~. The file name Message.sme is characteristic of these files.

The remaining 20% of all SME files are files with no common format, the following 4 formats exist: ZIP and XPFH. The category is genos, texte or picto. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your SME file!

Technical Data for SME File Extension

File classification:

Backup

Related files:

smem, smea, bk, bk-journal, spb, smm, ebk, ssm, xml, sm, pxw, scl, spbm, txt, zip, db, sbu

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: SmartEncryptorFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SmartEncryptor\smartencryptor.exe

an sme data backup file is a special file format by Samsung and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SME files

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