Tips to open MOBILECONFIG file

Can't open the MOBILECONFIG file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MOBILECONFIG files as well as a list of programs that support MOBILECONFIG files.

MOBILECONFIG file extension

File Name Apple Mobile Configuration Format
File Developer Apple
File Category System Files

The MOBILECONFIG file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MOBILECONFIG files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MOBILECONFIG file on each system platform.

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What is MOBILECONFIG file?

The file in the MOBILECONFIG format belongs to the System Files category. The creator of this file is Apple. Additionally, the System Files category contains 323 of other files. Apple Mobile Configuration Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. These systems consist of iOS, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. You can use iPhone Configuration Utility OS X, Apple iOS in case iPhone Configuration Utility cannot be used.

How to open MOBILECONFIG file?

The main problem with Apple Mobile Configuration Format is that the MOBILECONFIG file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open MOBILECONFIG, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MOBILECONFIG file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install iPhone Configuration Utility

In this case, you should first verify that the iPhone Configuration Utility application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name iPhone Configuration Utility in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support MOBILECONFIG files.

Step 2. Create association of iPhone Configuration Utility with MOBILECONFIG files

If, despite the installed application, the MOBILECONFIG file does not start in the iPhone Configuration Utility application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the MOBILECONFIG file with the iPhone Configuration Utility application.

Step 3. Update iPhone Configuration Utility to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the iPhone Configuration Utility program, it is possible that Apple Mobile Configuration Format requires a newer version of the program.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the MOBILECONFIG file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

The MOBILECONFIG file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the MOBILECONFIG file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the MOBILECONFIG file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected MOBILECONFIG files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the MOBILECONFIG files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair MOBILECONFIG file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file MOBILECONFIG except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the MOBILECONFIG file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the MOBILECONFIG file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the MOBILECONFIG file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.