Tips to open PBB file

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

PBB file extension

File Name AT&T Phonebook Format
File Developer AT&T
File Category Backup Files

The PBB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PBB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PBB file on each system platform.

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What is PBB file?

The file with the extension PBB is the Backup Files file type. The author of this format is AT&T. Additionally, the Backup Files category contains 243 of other files. AT&T Phonebook Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows.

How to open PBB file?

An often recurring problem with AT&T Phonebook Format is that PBB is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that PBB files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PBB 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 CellBrite Mobile Synchronization Content Manager

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that CellBrite Mobile Synchronization Content Manager is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name CellBrite Mobile Synchronization Content Manager into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PBB files.

Step 2. Create association of CellBrite Mobile Synchronization Content Manager with PBB files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PBB file still does not use the CellBrite Mobile Synchronization Content Manager program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PBB file with the CellBrite Mobile Synchronization Content Manager application.

Step 3. Update CellBrite Mobile Synchronization Content Manager to the latest version

If, despite the association of the CellBrite Mobile Synchronization Content Manager program with the AT&T Phonebook Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PBB file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PBB or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover PBB files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PBB file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PBB file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file PBB 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the PBB 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 PBB file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.