CDB File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .cdb
File Type Symbian Phonebook Database
Primary Association Symbian OS Devices
File Format Binary
Developed By Nokia
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Usage Storing contacts database
Data Stored Contact names, phone numbers, email addresses, photos, custom fields
Compression No
Encryption Possible but not default
Accessibility Device-specific access
Editability Through specific software or within the device
Backup Can be backed up to PC
Transferability Can be transferred between Symbian OS devices
Software Required for Opening Symbian OS compatible software or device
Advantages Optimized for Symbian OS, direct integration with contacts application
Disadvantages Not universally accessible, requires specific software or hardware
Similar File Formats vCard (.vcf) for broader compatibility
File Location on Device C:SystemDataContacts.cdb
Maximum File Size Dependent on device storage limits
Data Structure Indexed database structure