All about 000000_SMS_BACKUP Files

The 000000_SMS_BACKUP file type is primarily associated with SMS Backup & Restore apps.

000000_SMS_BACKUPFile Extension 000000_SMS_BACKUP
File extension: 000000_SMS_BACKUP
File type:  SMS Backup

What is a 000000_SMS_BACKUP file

000000_SMS_BACKUP files mostly belong to SMS Backup & Restore apps. Files with the *.000000_SMS_BACKUP extension are backups of SMS messages, compressed using zlib. They contain a complete record of text messages, including the message content, sender, recipient, and timestamp. These backups are crucial for preserving SMS data, allowing users to restore their message history in case of data loss or phone replacement. The .000000 prefix likely indicates a sequence or version number, suggesting that multiple backups might exist. Understanding the zlib compression is essential for developers working with these files, as it requires specific libraries for decompression and parsing the underlying SMS data.

How to open 000000_SMS_BACKUP files

You need a suitable software like SMS Backup & Restore apps to open a 000000_SMS_BACKUP file. You need a suitable software like SMS Backup & Restore apps to open a 000000_SMS_BACKUP 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 000000_SMS_BACKUP file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a 000000_SMS_BACKUP file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Trouble Opening a .000000_SMS_BACKUP File? These Steps Will Help

These files can come from different backup programs and aren't universally openable.

  1. Identify the Source: Phone backups or exported message archives usually suggest an SMS Backup & Restore app.
  2. Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a text or hex editor:
    • Readable XML/JSON suggests a plain-text message export.
    • "SQLite format 3" indicates a standard database file.
    • "PK" means it is a compressed ZIP archive.
  3. Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try SMS Backup & Restore, SMS Backup+, or ask the sender for the exact app used.
  4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file here to detect the format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview contents when possible.

Technical Data for 000000_SMS_BACKUP File Extension

File classification:
Data file
Related files:
000001_mms_backup, 000002_sms_backup, 000003_sms_backup, zlib, smsbackup, ib, unf

a 000000_sms_backup SMS Backup is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with 000000_SMS_BACKUP files

  • Associate the 000000_SMS_BACKUP file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open sms backups. Because only the current version supports the latest 000000_SMS_BACKUP file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available SMS Backup & Restore apps update.
  • To make sure that your 000000_SMS_BACKUP file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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