Tips to open SMEA file
Can't open the SMEA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SMEA files as well as a list of programs that support SMEA files.
SMEA file extension
| File Name |
Samsung Kies Messages Backup Format |
| File Category |
Backup Files |
The SMEA file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SMEA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SMEA file on each system platform.
What is SMEA file?
The file in the SMEA format belongs to the Backup Files category. Additionally, the Backup Files category contains 243 of other files. Samsung Kies Messages Backup Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Samsung Kies application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Samsung Group. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs.
How to open SMEA file?
The main problem with Samsung Kies Messages Backup Format is that the SMEA file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file SMEA to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SMEA 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 Samsung Kies
The first step is to check if the computer has the Samsung Kies program installed. To do this, enter the name Samsung Kies into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file SMEA.
Programs to open SMEA file
Remember to download programs supporting SMEA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Samsung Kies with SMEA files
If, despite the installed application, the SMEA file does not start in the Samsung Kies application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 SMEA file with the Samsung Kies application.
Step 3. Update Samsung Kies to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Samsung Kies program, it is possible that Samsung Kies Messages Backup Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Samsung Group page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SMEA file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to SMEA files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SMEA or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected SMEA 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 SMEA files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair SMEA file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted SMEA files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move SMEA to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the SMEA file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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