iPad Pro Ipad 2nd gen 12.9 inch

[Allan Alvaro]

I just bought a gen 2 ipad to use for work. It's main purpose was to read and navigate plans more efficiently while in my truck on a jobsite. I am currently using a laptop. Problem I am having is when I open PDF document the ipad starts flashing one plan at a time quickly until it finally rests on a dark screen with PDF title, PDF document and size (ie. 6.4 MB). How can I get this to work ? Most of my files come via text and this problem occurs whether I download or not.

 

[0128672]

A couple of questions: (1) which iPadOS version are you on? and (2) which app are you using to view PDFs, if any?

 

[NoBoMac]

In addition to above questions, posting a screenshot of the message might help.

And: go to the Files app and check the Downloads folder under "On My iPad" to see if your PDFs might be there.

 

[Allan Alvaro]

Sorry, literally the first time I have ever used a forum. Really hoping someone will know what I'm talking about and have a suggestion.

 

[Allan Alvaro]

A couple of questions: (1) which iPadOS version are you on? and (2) which app are you using to view PDFs, if any?

Version 13.5.1, and I haven't downloaded any app yet because I am not sure what I am shopping for.

 

[stanza.richi]

Try acrobat reader. Is free and quite good for underline and write notes on pdf.

 

[Allan Alvaro]

also, I am able to find my downloaded files, it is when I open them is when all the trouble starts.

 

[960design]

also, I am able to find my downloaded files, it is when I open them is when all the trouble starts.

"Open in" Books app. I have read hundreds ( if not thousands ) of PDFs organized via collections within Books. My reading location is 'saved' and available when I pickup reading on another device signed in with the same AppleID.

 

[Allan Alvaro]

Try acrobat reader. Is free and quite good for underline and write notes on pdf.

Can't thank you enough...I downloaded acrobat reader and it is working perfectly!

 

[0128672]

oops nevermind, I see that Acrobat solved the issue for you. Yay!

 

[0128672]

Sorry, literally the first time I have ever used a forum. Really hoping someone will know what I'm talking about and have a suggestion.

No worries, we've all been new here at one point. Welcome to Macrumors! This is a very friendly community, so I hope you enjoy your time here.

 

[AutomaticApple]

Sorry, literally the first time I have ever used a forum.

You'll get used to the swing of things around here. I would be happy to assist you along the way.

As for your problem, are you downloading the PDFs to the Files app?

 

[AutomaticApple]

Try acrobat reader. Is free and quite good for underline and write notes on pdf.

I thought you had to pay for Adobe Acrobat Reader?

 

[0128672]

I thought you had to pay for Adobe Acrobat Reader?

It's free in the App Store. There's some premium IAP add-ons if needed.

 

[stanza.richi]

I thought you had to pay for Adobe Acrobat Reader?

It's free in the App Store. There's some premium IAP add-ons if needed.

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