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MDBACKUP File - What is an .mdbackup file and how do I open it?
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What is an MDBACKUP file? iPhone or iPod touch backup file created by iTunes, a digital media player; contains backup data for the device, which may include notes, SMS messages, pictures, contacts, and other data; used by iTunes for restoring device states.
More Information The data in MDBACKUP files are stored in a proprietary format which is only meant to be used by iTunes. However, some information may include plain text data, which can be read with a text viewer. NOTE: MDBACKUP files have been replaced by .MDDATA and .MDINFO files in more recent firmware versions for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
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iPhone Data Backup File
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What is an MDBACKUP file?
iPhone or iPod touch backup file created by iTunes, a digital media player; contains backup data for the device, which may include notes, SMS messages, pictures, contacts, and other data; used by iTunes for restoring device states.
More Information
The data in MDBACKUP files are stored in a proprietary format which is only meant to be used by iTunes. However, some information may include plain text data, which can be read with a text viewer.
NOTE: MDBACKUP files have been replaced by .MDDATA and .MDINFO files in more recent firmware versions for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
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Programs that open or reference MDBACKUP files
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Windows
Apple iTunes
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Discontinued
Free
Microsoft Notepad
Included with OS
Other text editor
Mac
Apple iTunes
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Discontinued
Free
Echo One File Juicer
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Apple TextEdit
Included with OS
Other text editor
Category: Backup Files
Updated: November 19, 2010