Tips to open SMM file
Can't open the SMM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SMM files as well as a list of programs that support SMM files.
SMM file extension
| File Name |
Samsung Memo Format |
| File Developer |
Samsung |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The SMM file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SMM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SMM file on each system platform.
What is SMM file?
The file with the extension SMM is the Data Files file type. The creator of this file is Samsung. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. Samsung Memo Format appears on 2 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 Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is Samsung Kies. This was created by Samsung Group. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the SMM file.
How to open SMM file?
The most common problem when using Samsung Memo Format is that a specific SMM is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that SMM 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 SMM 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
In this case, you should first verify that the Samsung Kies application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Samsung Kies in it. 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 SMM files.
Programs to open SMM file
Remember to download programs supporting SMM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Samsung Kies with SMM files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SMM file to open in the Samsung Kies application, but you can set it manually. 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. 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 SMM 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 Memo Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Samsung Group website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SMM file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the SMM file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the SMM file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SMM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the SMM 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SMM file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Samsung
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SMM 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move SMM to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the SMM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SMM file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SMM file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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