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Last Updated on 2024-02-26 by Nikita Khromov

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Common PDF Problems & Solutions. Troubleshooting Guide

Complete guide to troubleshoot PDF app on iOS and Android devices. Solve all PDF app problems, errors, connection issues, installation problems and crashes.

Table of Contents:

PDF iPhone Issues and Solutions

PDF iOS app crashes, not working, errors
PDF iOS app network issues
PDF on iOS has black/white screen

PDF Android App Issues and Solutions

PDF has errors/crashing/not working
PDF server network connectivity issues
PDF has black screen

PDF iPhone Issues and Solutions

Here are some helpful workarounds that should work whenever PDF app keeps crashing or doesn't work as expected on your iPhone 14, 13,12,10,8,7,6, SE,XS,XR.

How to fix PDF app crashes or not working on Iphone (iOS):

Close and restart the PDF app on iPhone
Update PDF app to the Latest Version for iOS
Uninstall and reinstall PDF iPhone app
Update your iPhone to the latest iOS version

Fix PDF on iPhone unable to connect to server/internet connection issues::

To resolve PDF network issues, Reset phone network settings:
1. On iphone, Goto "Settings" » "General" » "Reset" » "Reset Network Settings".
2. Enter your device passcode. Then confirm "Reset Network Settings".

Turn off your VPN:
1. Goto "Settings" » "General" » "VPN".

Fix PDF black/white screen (blank screen) on iPhone:

Follow the PDF iOS app troubleshooting guide Here →

PDF Android App Issues and Solutions

Fix PDF not working on Android, crashes, errors or is unresponsive:

Follow these steps to resolve intermittent PDF app issues:

Force Stop the PDF App
1. On android, goto "Settings" » click PDF app. » click "Force Stop".

Update PDF to the latest version on PlayStore

Clear PDF App Cache and Data:
1. On your device, goto "Settings" » click "Apps" » select "PDF app" » click "Storage" » click "Clear Data" option. This Clears both data and cache.
2. Relaunch PDF.

Fix PDF unable to contact server/ PDF internet connection errors on Android:

This issue is usually caused by your network. Here is how to fix:

On android, goto "Settings" » "Apps" or "Manage Apps" tab.
Click PDF » "Force Stop".
Next, goto "Storage" » "Clear Data".
Again, got PDF » "Mobile Data" » "Allow Background Data Usage".
Go back to "Settings" » "Connections" » "Mobile Network" » "Network Mode".
Now, put your network on 4G e.g. LTE/3G/2G (auto connect)
Relaunch PDF on android.

Solve PDF black/white screens issue on Android:

Follow the PDF android app crash troubleshooting guide Here →

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About this app

You no longer need to find a scanner, now you can scan documents on the go just using your iPhone or iPad. You can build single this app from all documents scanned or build PDFs separately. Just a simple app that can scan documents and convert images to this app. Save and share it anywhere, anytime. All scanned files will be stored on the Scanner page so you can continue work with them later.