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jasondash
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January 16, 2018
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Why is my Ipad Adobe Reader kept saying that my doc is read only version

  • January 16, 2018
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hello everyone,

I use my Ipad to read and edit documents. Recently, I updated the software to the latest version IOS version.

The problem is that ever time I use the reader, the app will prompt me by saying that the document was a “read only“ version and requires me to create a local copy. What’s worse is that after creating a local copy, the same problem arises after awhile

All these problems doesn’t exist before the update and I am Sure that the documents are not “read only version”. Appreciate any help here!

    Correct answer MobileDeveloperCK

    Hi jasondash​, domenb73821963​, trieste2​, cayleyc66155824​, bronsonc49638062​,

    We just released Acrobat Reader 18.01.22 to the App Store.

    This is the latest official release as of January 23.  Some of you have already installed the pre-release version that is identical to the one in the App Store.

    Please give it a try and let us know if it works for you.

    Thank you!

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    MobileDeveloperCKCommunity Manager
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    January 16, 2018

    Hi jasondash​,

    You have encountered a defect in Acrobat Reader 18.01.15.

    Acrobat Reader displays the "Read-Only Document" alert and fails to save pending changes when you

    • switch to other apps
    • let your iPad/iPhone go to sleep

    A short-term workaround for the problem is to tap the < (Back) button to close your PDF document to save changes before switching to other apps or letting your iPad/iPhone go to sleep.

    We are actively working on a fix and trying to release a new update to the App Store as soon as possible.

    Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

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    domenb73821963
    Participant
    January 20, 2018

    I have the same problem. I use the Back and re-open the file, but its annonying. Hope its fixed soon.

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