TOMBSTONE File Extension

What is TOMBSTONE file?

TOMBSTONE filename suffix is mostly used for Google Android Tombstone Data Format files. TOMBSTONE files are supported by software applications available for devices running Android. TOMBSTONE file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. Google Android is by far the most used program for working with TOMBSTONE files. On the official website of Google Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theGoogle Android software, but also about TOMBSTONE and other supported file formats.

Programs which support TOMBSTONE file extension

Programs that can handle TOMBSTONE files are as follows. TOMBSTONE files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 12/02/2020

How to open file with TOMBSTONE extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening TOMBSTONE files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with TOMBSTONE 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. Install Google Android software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports TOMBSTONE files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Google Android. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download Google Android installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Google Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Google Android to the latest version

If you already have Google Android installed on your systems and TOMBSTONE files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Google Android installed, it may not support TOMBSTONE format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Google Android.

Step 3. Assign Google Android to TOMBSTONE files

After installing Google Android (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open TOMBSTONE files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the TOMBSTONE file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Google Android installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open TOMBSTONE files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected TOMBSTONE file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with TOMBSTONE extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the TOMBSTONE for errors

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

1. Check the TOMBSTONE file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the TOMBSTONE file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the TOMBSTONE 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 TOMBSTONE 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. It could happen the the download process of file with TOMBSTONE extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Google Android Tombstone Data Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Google Android

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Google Android Tombstone Data Format file. It may be the case that the TOMBSTONE files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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