1. THUMBDATA5 File Extension
2. What is a(n) THUMBDATA5 file?
3. How to open THUMBDATA5 file?

3.1 Download and install application that supports THUMBDATA5 files
1. 3.1.1 Programs that support THUMBDATA5 files
3.2 Verify whether THUMBDATA5 files are associated with appropriate software
3.3 Check THUMBDATA5 file for other errors

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THUMBDATA5 File Extension

File type Google Android Thumbnail Database
File developer Google Inc.
File category Misc Files
File popularity rating

What is a(n) THUMBDATA5 file?

The .THUMBDATA5 category file is only present on devices with the Android operating system. It is used as a temporary base of thumbnails, used for quick preview of image and video files. The indicated thumbnails are used because loading full graphics in high resolution would take too much time, therefore it is used. Different Android phones use different versions of the .THUMBDATA file.

How to open THUMBDATA5 file?

If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with THUMBDATA5 extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.

Step 1. Download and install application that supports THUMBDATA5 files

After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open THUMBDATA5 files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:

Programs that support THUMBDATA5 files

Android

Google Android

Step 2. Verify whether THUMBDATA5 files are associated with appropriate software

It is possible that an application that supports THUMBDATA5 files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with THUMBDATA5 files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support THUMBDATA5 files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open THUMBDATA5 files with the selected program.

Changing THUMBDATA5 file association in registry

File association for THUMBDATA5 files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.

Step 3. Check THUMBDATA5 file for other errors

THUMBDATA5 file was not copied properly from storage medium.
Antivirus application prevents opening THUMBDATA5 files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected THUMBDATA5 file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
For THUMBDATA5 files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.

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