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.PBW File Extension

A .PBW file is a Pebble Watchface File, created by Pebble Technology.

Open with Pebble Technology Pebble for iOS. Available for .

What is a .PBW file?

A .PBW file is a type of file used by Pebble smartwatches, which are wrist-worn devices that can connect to both Android and iOS smartphones. These files are essentially applications or watchfaces designed specifically for Pebble watches. They include important details like the app's name, the languages it supports, the fonts and icons it uses, and what the app or watchface does.

People use .PBW files to add new features to their Pebble smartwatches, such as custom watchfaces, GPS navigation maps, games, alarm functions, tools for controlling smart home devices, mood tracking applications, and apps that provide sports updates.

To use a .PBW file, you can download it from the Pebble app store or other websites that offer Pebble apps and watchfaces. If you're using an Android or iOS phone, you can find and install these files directly through the Pebble app designed for these platforms. Alternatively, you can visit the Pebble app store on a web browser on your computer, choose the watchface or app you like, and download the .PBW file by clicking on a download link.

Once you have the file, if you're using an Android device, you can transfer the .PBW file to your phone and use an app called Gadgetbridge to install it on your Pebble watch. Gadgetbridge has a feature called "FW/App Installer" that helps with this process.

It's important to note that Pebble smartwatches were first released in July 2013. The company that made them, Pebble Technology, was later bought by Fitbit in 2016, and official support for Pebble watches ended in 2017. However, many users and developers still create and share .PBW files, keeping the platform alive.

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