What is the .3g2 file extension?
The file extension .3g2 is recorded to be associated with 3GPP2. 3GPP2 (3rd Generation Partnership Project 2) and 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project), and are the most preferable standards used for the creation and delivery of rich multimedia data over 3rd generation, faster-than-before wireless networks.
Both, 3GPP and 3GPP2 are based on the MPEG-4 standard and the primary reason for using these two formats is to provide uniform delivery of multimedia over 3rd Generation networks to the latest mobile devices.
In simpler terms, the .3g2 file type can be understood as an updated version of the.3gp file format.
The .3g2 file comes under the video files category. The Mime type of .3g2 files is video/3gpp2.
How to play .3g2 files
If you use Windows, you may use the following applications to play a .3g2 file:
- DivX Player
- Moyea Web Player Pro
- QuickTIme Alternative
- Apple QuickTime Player
- VideoLAN VLC Media player
- PowerDVD
- ALShow
If you use a Mac operating system, you may use the following applications to play a .3g2 file:
- MPlayer for Mac
- Apple QuickTime Player
- VideoLAN VLC Media Player
- DivX Player for Max
If you use Linux, you may use the following applications to play a .3g2 file:
- VideoLAN VLC Media Player
Common issues with .3g2 files
Issue #1
You record video using your mobile phone but are not able to view the .3g2 file.
Cause of the Problem
The above issue may occur due to some software problem with your phone.
Recommended Solution
Reboot your phone and see if the error is fixed. In case you still are not able to play the .3g2 file after rebooting your phone, then you may need to get in touch with the retailer from whom you purchased the phone.
Issue #2
You transfer a .3g2 file onto your mobile phone from another mobile or a PC, but are not able to watch the video.
Cause of the problem
The above behavior may occur if your phone does not have the correct or the latest version of the codec required to play .3g2 file.
Recommended Solution
To resolve the issue, you may either install the latest version of the codec or use a file converter to convert the .3g2 file into a format that is recognized by your mobile phone.
Issue #3
You transfer a .3g2 file onto your PC or laptop but are not able to play the file.
Cause of the error
The above behavior may occur if either of the conditions hold true:
- You don?t have the required software to play the .3g2 file
- One or more file openers are damaged
Recommended Solution
To fix the issue, install the required software to play the .3g2 file. In case you already have the correct software or you are not able to play the file even after you installed the right software, then use a reliable file extension repair software to fix the damaged file openers and to play the .3g2 file.