Why is my Ipad Adobe Reader kept saying that my doc is read only version

[#1]

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!

[#2]

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!

[#3]

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.

[#4]

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

[#5]

Hi jasondash, domenb73821963,

We believe that we fixed the problem that you've experienced.

I sent forum private messages to both of you to see if you are interested in evaluating the pre-release version of Acrobat Reader that contains the fix.

Thank you!

[#6]

I have experienced the same annoying issue & I need this to be addressed, whether it’s via this pre-release, or another way

[#7]

Hi trieste2​,

I sent a forum private message to you as well.

Thank you.

[#8]

I’m having this same problem, and need a fix ASAP to keep my business running smoothly.

Thanks

[#9]

Hi cayleyc66155824​,

Please check the forum private message from me.

Thank you.

[#10]

Same problem. I will be in the middle of editing with the app for legal proceedings and my drawings and text boxes will vanish. I have to be able to toggle between iPad apps as I go without stopping.

[#11 · Accepted solution]

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!