3GPP2 File Extension

What is 3GPP2 file?

Full format name of files that use 3GPP2 extension is 3GPP2 Multimedia Format. 3GPP2 Multimedia Format format was developed by 3GPP2. Files with 3GPP2 extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS, Windows platform. Files with 3GPP2 extension are categorized as Video Files files. The Video Files subset comprises 546 various file formats. Microsoft Windows Video supports 3GPP2 files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 8 other tools may also be used.

Programs which support 3GPP2 file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open 3GPP2 files divided into 2 categories according to system platform supported. Files with 3GPP2 suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with 3GPP2 extension?

Problems with accessing 3GPP2 may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with 3GPP2 files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install Microsoft Windows Video

Problems with opening and working with 3GPP2 files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with 3GPP2 files being present on your machine. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Microsoft Windows Video or different compatible program, such as QuickTime Player, Adobe Flash Professional. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Microsoft Windows Video installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Microsoft Windows Video and update if needed

If you already have Microsoft Windows Video installed on your systems and 3GPP2 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why 3GPP2 files are not compatible with Microsoft Windows Video. The most recent version of Microsoft Windows Video is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate 3GPP2 Multimedia Format files with Microsoft Windows Video

After installing Microsoft Windows Video (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open 3GPP2 files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the 3GPP2 file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Microsoft Windows Video is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open 3GPP2 files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with 3GPP2 extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with 3GPP2 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the 3GPP2 file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the 3GPP2 file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the 3GPP2 file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the 3GPP2 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the 3GPP2 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the 3GPP2 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with 3GPP2 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the 3GPP2 Multimedia Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Microsoft Windows Video

If the systems has insufficient resources to open 3GPP2 files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with 3GPP2 Multimedia Format files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle 3GPP2 files.

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