Tips to open OTA file
Can't open the OTA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open OTA files as well as a list of programs that support OTA files.
OTA file extension
The OTA file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the OTA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the OTA file on each system platform.
What is OTA file?
The OTA file has been categorized as Raster Image Files. The creator of this file is Nokia. Raster Image Files consists of 522 similar files. OTA Bitmap Image appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use XnView to handle this file. This is a program created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. This file type can also be opened by 3 other programs. The Nokia Image Converter programs will also handle the file when the XnView program does not fulfill its role.
How to open OTA file?
An often recurring problem with OTA Bitmap Image is that OTA is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open OTA, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the OTA file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install XnView
The first step is to check if the computer has the XnView program installed. To do this, enter the name XnView into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open OTA files.
Programs to open OTA file
Remember to download programs supporting OTA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with OTA files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the OTA file still does not use the XnView program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the OTA file with the XnView application.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, despite the association of the XnView program with the OTA Bitmap Image file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the OTA file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to OTA files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file OTA or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected OTA files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of OTA file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged OTA files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Nokia help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted OTA files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move OTA to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the OTA file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the OTA file again. However, some background programs may block the OTA file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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