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Fix Acrobat Mobile Stuck on Purchasing Screen After Subscription
Question details
The user is unable to access premium PDF features because the Acrobat Mobile application remains stuck on the 'Purchasing' screen after a one-year subscription is bought.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader Mobile
- Device & OS
- iOS / Mobile
- Scenario
- Attempting to activate and use premium features immediately after completing a subscription purchase in the app.
- Observed behavior
- The application freezes or hangs indefinitely on the 'Purchasing' screen and fails to recognize that the subscription is active.
Ensure you have a stable internet connection and know the exact Apple ID credentials you used to make the purchase before proceeding.
Refresh Your Account Session
Logging out and restarting the device forces the app to resync your latest subscription status from the server.
A common cause of the app hanging on the purchasing screen is a temporary synchronization glitch. Refreshing your login session while clearing the device's temporary cache usually resolves this.
Open the Acrobat Reader Mobile app, tap on your profile icon in the top corner, and select the option to sign out of your account.
Completely power off your device, wait for a few moments, and turn it back on to clear any temporary system processes.
Relaunch the Acrobat app and sign in using the exact Apple ID associated with the purchase. Do not use a Google account if the purchase was made via the App Store.
Restore the Subscription Purchase
If a simple relogin fails, manually triggering the restore purchase function helps the app fetch the active receipt from the App Store.
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- 1. Download WPS Office: Get WPS Office from the App Store or Google Play and install it on your mobile device.
- 2. Open your PDF: Launch the application, go to the 'Files' tab, and tap on your PDF document to open it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Acrobat stay on the 'Purchasing' screen forever?
This usually happens due to a network timeout or a synchronization issue between the device's app store (like Apple's App Store) and Adobe's servers, preventing the app from verifying your digital receipt.
Can I use my Google account to log into Acrobat if I bought the subscription on iOS?
No. If you purchased the subscription using your Apple ID, you must log in using that specific Apple ID. Logging in with a Google account prevents the app from recognizing your premium status.
What should I do if restoring the purchase still gives an error?
If you receive an error while trying to restore your purchase, take a screenshot of the exact error message. You can use this screenshot to contact official customer support to investigate your account status.
