DEVICEINFO File Extension

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Device Record

What is a DEVICEINFO file?

The DEVICEINFO file extension is linked to Device Record and belongs to the Data Files category, which includes 6196 files.

The Device Record (DEVICEINFO), created by Apple, is one of file format they developed, and they also built 72 programs to support them.

DEVICEINFO files are supported by Windows and Mac OS. When working with DEVICEINFO files, you can rely on 2 programs, including iPhone Configuration Utility and Apple Configurator.

How to open a DEVICEINFO file?

If you can’t open a DEVICEINFO file, it is usually because the necessary software is missing. To resolve the issue, select the right program from the list for your operating system. Then go to the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it.

The most popular programs for working with DEVICEINFO files are iPhone Configuration Utility and Apple Configurator. To install the latest version of iPhone Configuration Utility on your computer, visit the Apple website where you can download the version available for all operating systems.

Following installation, DEVICEINFO files should be automatically opened with iPhone Configuration Utility.

Set iPhone Configuration Utility as your default DEVICEINFO viewer

Changing the default program in Windows

  1. Right-click on your DEVICEINFO file, then choose the "Open with" option and select "Choose another application" from the available options;
  2. From the list of applications in the pop-up window, find and select iPhone Configuration Utility as your desired application;
  3. Check the "Always use this app" checkbox, and then click "OK" to set your chosen app as the default for opening DEVICEINFO files.

Set default app to open files on Mac

  1. Right-click or Control + left-click on the desired DEVICEINFO file to open a menu of available actions;
  2. Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
  3. Look at the bottom of the window, where you will see the "Enable" menu. "Recommended Programs" will be selected as the default option;
  4. Within this menu select "All Programs" and navigate to iPhone Configuration Utility. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make sure it’s the default option.

Solving Common DEVICEINFO File Challenges

When issues arise with DEVICEINFO files, they can generally be fixed with small software tweaks. Use the troubleshooting tips below to help resolve them.

What are the warning signs that my DEVICEINFO file may be corrupted?

Corrupted DEVICEINFO data files may have one or more of the following symptoms:

  • Error messages appear during the course of working with the file;
  • Attempts to open the file result in errors or failed results;
  • Unexplained increase in DEVICEINFO file size;
  • The file causes iPhone Configuration Utility or other programs to hang or crash during operation;

Why does iPhone Configuration Utility crash?

iPhone Configuration Utility crashes can be caused by outdated software. Keep your Apple products up to date by installing the latest updates.

A simple restart of your computer can often fix many common problems, which is why it is the recommended first step before making any adjustments to your software settings.

How to repair a corrupted DEVICEINFO file?

Use a data recovery program to open the damaged DEVICEINFO file and from the menu choose "Repair" function to start the repair process. Please be patient while the recovery process completes, which will automatically restore the damaged data files.