Set Adobe Reader as the default

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The time when PDF documents could only be viewed on a computer is long gone. It is now common to view the files on your mobile phone using Adobe Reader. But how can you set this as the standard?

Manuals are mostly available as PDF.
Manuals are mostly available as PDF. © Lupo / Pixelio

Adobe Reader for PDF files on the smartphone

  • PDF files are still in demand when it comes to displaying large documents accurately and in an orderly manner.
  • For a long time now, Adobe Reader files are no longer just viewed on the computer, they are now coming Smartphones with the Android operating system for use if, for example, you want to view timetables on the move.
  • As on a computer, Adobe Reader is the standard for viewing PDF files. So that you don't always have to choose between different programs, you can set Adobe Reader as the default. So every PDF file will be opened automatically with this program.

Set the default program for PDF files

It's under Android very easy to set the default program for PDF files.

  1. First of all, of course, you have to download Adobe Reader. You can of course find it in the Google Market Adobe Reader.
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  2. Just click on Download and then choose that Smartphone to which the program is to be sent. After a few minutes it will be installed and ready for use.
  3. The fastest way to do it is to download a test PDF document, for example this AndroidPITiden book. If your smartphone asks you for the program with which the PDF file should be opened, select the Adobe Reader.
  4. It is important that you now check the box next to "Always use this program". The sentence can be different depending on the Android version.
  5. If you have accidentally selected a different program than you wanted, go to the settings menu of Android and look for the point Apps.
  6. Now you need to find the program that you accidentally selected and click on it.
  7. Now look for the point "Start by default" and remove the PDF files link.
  8. Now repeat the previous step with the PDF file and you can set Adobe Reader as the default.

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