File extension .NOMEDIA
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Google Android OS System Format | N/A | Misc Files |
The .NOMEDIA file extension is associated with Android.NOMEDIA files, which are stored in the root folders of an Android file system. This type of file is used to indicate to Android programs such as media players that the media content should be excluded from the visible storage of the device. It is a marker file used to prevent media scans from accessing the data within these folders and to speed up the scanning process. Generally, its content consists of only one line,.nomedia, without any specific content.
Uses and Functions
The main purpose of the .NOMEDIA file is to hide certain files or folders from some applications that automatically search for multimedia files. For example, some media players only display songs, videos and photos stored in their standard directories on your device. When a .NOMEDIA file is placed inside a folder structure, those same applications will ignore and refuse to display any media content found within them. This is often used to access private information within an application as an alternative to using different encodings or compression formats such as .zip, .rar or .7z.
Similar File Extensions
Similar files have other uses like customization of the Android user interface. Examples include hide, exclude, and skipimg which signify that media content, images, or media searches should be completely excluded by media or image scanning programs.
Programs for Android system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .NOMEDIA) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .NOMEDIA extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .NOMEDIA file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .NOMEDIA extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .NOMEDIA extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .NOMEDIA file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .NOMEDIA file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .NOMEDIA file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .NOMEDIA file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .NOMEDIA file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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