How to Recover .REM Files from External Devices: Step-by-Step Recovery

Have files been deleted due to a user’s error or software error? Have you formatted a disk by accident and need to know how to recover the files? Read our .REM file recovery guide for Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS in 2025.

How to Recover .REM Files from External Devices: Step-by-Step Recovery
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What is a .REM file?

File stored on a BlackBerry smartphone; may be one of several different file types, but uses an ".rem" extension to indicate the file has been encrypted; often has a compound file extension, such as ".jpg.rem," which would be an encrypted JPEG image file.

What Are Common Causes of ".REM" Files Lost or Failure?

There are several common causes of ".REM" file loss or failure:

  1. Accidental deletion: Users may accidentally delete ".REM" files while cleaning up their computer or organizing files.
  2. Software or hardware issues: Issues with the software or hardware on the computer can lead to ".REM" file loss. This can include software crashes, system errors, or hardware failures.
  3. Virus or malware attacks: Viruses or malware can infect a computer and corrupt or delete ".REM" files.
  4. File system corruption: Corruption of the file system can result in the loss or failure of ".REM" files. This can occur due to improper system shutdowns, power outages, or disk errors.
  5. Formatting or partitioning errors: If a user formats or partitions a storage device incorrectly, it can lead to the loss of ".REM" files.
  6. Human error: Human error, such as accidentally formatting the wrong drive or deleting files unintentionally, can also cause ".REM" file loss.
  7. Software conflicts: Conflicts between different software programs or incompatible software versions can result in the loss or failure of ".REM" files.
  8. Physical damage to storage media: Physical damage to storage devices, such as hard drives or memory cards, can lead to the loss of ".REM" files.
  9. File system conversion: Converting the file system on a storage device can sometimes cause ".REM" files to become inaccessible or lost.
  10. Synchronization errors: If ".REM" files are being synchronized between multiple devices or cloud storage services, errors during the synchronization process can result in file loss or failure.

How to recover lost ".REM" files?

Sometimes while working with a computer, laptop or other stationary or mobile devices, you may encounter various bugs, freezes, hardware or software failures, even in spite of regular updates and junk cleaning. As a result, an important ".REM" file may be deleted.

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By no means should you think that the only way to recover a ".REM" file is always to create it once more.

Use programs for recovering ".REM" files if a file was lost after accidental or deliberate deleting, formatting the memory card or the internal storage, cleaning the storage device, after a virus attack or a system failure.

Programs to recover ".REM" files

Looking for a way to get files back? In cases when files were deleted and they cannot be restored by using standard operating system tools, use Hetman Partition Recovery.

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Follow the directions below:

  1. Download Hetman Partition Recovery, install and start the program.

  2. The program will automatically scan the computer and display all hard disks and removable drives connected to it, as well as physical and local disks.

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  3. Double-click on the disk from which you need to recover ".REM" files, and select analysis type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Analysis Type

  4. When the scanning is over, you will be shown the files for recovery.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Files that Can be Restored

  5. To find a file you need, use the program’s interface to open the folder it was deleted from, or go to the folder "Content-Aware Analysis" and select the required file type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Deep Scan

  6. Select the files you have been looking for and click "Recovery".

    File Recovery Software - Files List for Recovery

  7. Choose one of the methods for saving the files and recover them.

    Saving recovered files in Hetman Partition Recovery

How to open file with ".REM" extension?

Looking for how to open a stereo blackBerry Encrypted Data File image file file?

Programs that open ".REM" files

Windows
Research In Motion BlackBerry Desktop Manager Research In Motion BlackBerry Desktop Manager
Mac
Research In Motion BlackBerry Desktop Manager Research In Motion BlackBerry Desktop Manager

Additional Information

  • File type: BlackBerry Encrypted Data File

  • File extension: .REM

  • Developer: Research In Motion

  • Category: Misc Files

  • Format: Binary

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Vladimir Artiukh

Author: Vladimir Artiukh, Technical Writer

Vladimir Artiukh is a technical writer for Hetman Software, as well as the voice and face of their English-speaking YouTube channel, Hetman Software: Data Recovery for Windows. He handles tutorials, how-tos, and detailed reviews on how the company’s tools work with all kinds of data storage devices.

Oleg Afonin

Editor: Oleg Afonin, Technical Writer

Oleg Afonin is an expert in mobile forensics, data recovery and computer systems. He often attends large data security conferences, and writes several blogs for such resources as xaker.ru, Elcomsoft and Habr. In addition to his online activities, Oleg’s articles are also published in professional magazines. Also, Oleg Afonin is the co-author of a well-known book, Mobile Forensics - Advanced Investigative Strategies.

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Questions and answers

  • What is the purpose of ".REM Recovery" and how does it work?

    ".REM Recovery" is a term that does not have a widely recognized or established meaning in the context of technology or software. It is possible that you are referring to a specific software or file format that is not commonly known.

    Without further information, it is difficult to provide an accurate answer regarding its purpose or functionality. If you can provide more details or clarify the context in which you encountered this term, I would be happy to assist you further.

  • Can ".REM Recovery" effectively recover deleted or corrupted files?

    REM Recovery is not a specific software or technology that can recover deleted or corrupted files. It is likely that you are referring to a specific file extension or format that is used by a particular software or system. In order to determine if REM Recovery can effectively recover deleted or corrupted files, you would need to provide more information about the specific software or system that uses this file extension.
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