Can’t open PDF in apps with iPad

[SR 7]

If I send or receive a PDF file or other type in an app, I can open it in a preview format with an iPhone if I just tap it but my iPad does not open the file. Why is that?

 

[SR 7]

Anyone? This seems like a common issue!

 

[w5jck]

If I send or receive a PDF file or other type in an app, I can open it in a preview format with an iPhone if I just tap it but my iPad does not open the file. Why is that?

A PDF should be able to open in Books app, which is included with iPhones and iPads. If Books fails to open it, then it could be a Books bug, a bad PDF, or a locked PDF. Did you create the PDF? If so, which app was used to create it?

I'm a little confused on how you are trying to open the PDF. What app are you trying to open it with? If all else fails, email the PDF to your iPad, or transfer it via the File app, then try to open it in Books.

 

[SR 7]

A PDF should be able to open in Books app, which is included with iPhones and iPads. If Books fails to open it, then it could be a Books bug, a bad PDF, or a locked PDF. Did you create the PDF? If so, which app was used to create it?

I'm a little confused on how you are trying to open the PDF. What app are you trying to open it with? If all else fails, email the PDF to your iPad, or transfer it via the File app, then try to open it in Books.

If someone sends a pdf let’s say via whatsapp, I can click it and it’ll open on the iPhone. When I do the same on my iPad nothing happens. Lots of issues with this going back a year when I did some research.