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Fix Acrobat Subscription Renewed but Showing Trial Version
Question details
The user's Acrobat mobile application is not recognizing an active, auto-renewed premium subscription and displays a trial version instead.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader Mobile
- Device & OS
- iOS
- Scenario
- Accessing premium PDF features after an automatic subscription renewal.
- Observed behavior
- The app fails to detect the active subscription, restricting the user to trial plan features despite a successful renewal.
Verify that you have received a receipt or confirmation email for your recent subscription renewal to ensure the payment was successfully processed by the app store.
Sign Out, Restart, and Re-sign In
Refreshing your active session can force the app to sync your account status with the subscription server.
Open the Acrobat Reader Mobile app, tap your profile icon in the top corner, scroll to the bottom, and select 'Sign Out'.
Power off your mobile device completely and turn it back on to clear any temporary cache issues.
Relaunch the app and sign in using the exact credentials linked to your premium subscription.
Use the Restore Subscription Feature
Manually prompting the app to check Apple or Google payment records is necessary if a simple re-login does not recognize the renewal.
Verify the Correct Sign-in Method (Apple ID vs. Google)
Users often accidentally create a secondary free account by choosing the wrong Single Sign-On provider.
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- 1. Download WPS Office: Install WPS Office for free from your device's app store or the official website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Acrobat app say I am on a trial plan after I already paid?
This usually happens due to a synchronization delay between the app store processing the payment and the application servers recognizing it. Signing out and using the 'Restore Purchases' option in the settings menu will usually force a re-sync.
Does signing in with Google instead of Apple ID affect my subscription status?
Yes. If you purchased the premium subscription using your Apple ID, signing in with Google will create a completely separate profile that does not carry over your paid benefits. You must always use the exact account linked to your payment.
What should I do if restoring my purchases still doesn't fix the trial status?
If restoring purchases fails, check your device's app store settings to verify that your payment method wasn't declined and the subscription is listed as 'Active'. Take a screenshot of any error messages inside the app and contact official support with your purchase receipt for manual verification.
