AB file extension. How to open and convert files with AB file suffix

Files with ab file extension can be usually found as debug bridge backups from Google Android operating system.

There is one other file type using
the AB file extension!

.ab - DNA Baser chromatogram data

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AB file extension - Google Android Debug Bridge backup

What is ab file? How to open ab files?

File type specification:

Backup file type

The ab file extension is associated with the Google Android Debug Bridge (adb) command line utility distributed as a part of Google Android SDK that allows developers to communicate with cable connected Android devices.

The ab file stores backup of device including applications, system settings, system data etc.

To create backup with adb connect the phone, run adb and type:

adb backup -all - create backup of system settings and system data.

adb backup -apk -all - create backup of system and applications.

To restore backup file type:

adb restore "name of backup".ab

Google Android Debug Bridge can created backup of mobile devices that have installed Android 4.0 ICS and higher.

The default software associated to open ab file:

Google Android SDK

Company or developer:
Google Inc.

Android SDK provides the tools and libraries necessary to begin developing applications that run on Android-powered devices (mobile phones, tablets etc.).

Android SDK was replaced by Android Studio development tool.

Google Android SDK Tools

Company or developer:
Google Inc.

SDK Tools is a downloadable component for the Android SDK. It includes the complete set of development and debugging tools for the Android SDK.

SDK Tools contains

Android SDK Tools
Android SDK Platform-tools
Android SDK Build-tools

Google Android SDK Tools for Mac

Company or developer:
Google Inc.

SDK Tools for Mac is a downloadable component for the Android SDK. It includes the complete set of development and debugging tools for the Android SDK.

Google Android SDK for Mac

Company or developer:
Google Inc.

Android SDK is the set of tools and libraries used to develop applications that run on Android-powered devices (mobile phones, tablets etc.).

Android SDK for Mac was replaced by Android Studio development tool.

Google Android SDK Tools for Linux

Company or developer:
Google Inc.

SDK Tools for Linux is a downloadable component for the Android SDK. It includes the complete set of development and debugging tools for the Android SDK.

Google Android SDK for Linux

Company or developer:
Google Inc.

Android SDK provides the tools and libraries necessary to begin developing applications that run on Android-powered devices (mobile phones, tablets etc.).

Android SDK for Linux was replaced by Android Studio development tool.

Google Android

Company or developer:
Google Inc.

A popular operating system for smart phones and tablet computers developed by the Google. Android is based on the Linux kernel. Basic Android's applications are closely related to Google account and services such as Gmail, Calendar, Maps, YouTube, etc.

Applications for Android are written in Java source code but finally compiled for Android Dalvik virtual machine. In Android 4.4 and later is used new runtime environment called Android Runtime (ART) with JIT compiler.

New applications for Android are available on the Google Play a one of the basic applications in clean Android installation.

Google Android operating system versions:

Android 9 Pie
Android 8 O (Oreo)
Android 7 Nougat
Android 6 Marshmallow
Android 5 Lollipop
4.4.x KitKat
4.3.x Jellybean
4.2.x Jellybean
4.1.x Jellybean
4.0.x Ice Cream Sandwich
3.x.x Honeycomb
2.3.x Gingerbread
2.2 Froyo
2.1 Eclair
1.6 Donut
1.5 Cupcake

Help how to open:

You can import and recover files Android Debug Bridge command line utility.

How to convert:

A conversion for this backup file is unlikely, but you can recover the files using the Android Debug Bridge (adb) command line utility.

List of software applications associated to the .ab file extension

Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open ab file, edit ab file, convert ab file, view ab file, play ab file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

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Programs that can create ab file - Google Android Debug Bridge backup

Programs supporting the exension ab on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for create ab file action.