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Fix Adobe Acrobat Android Menu Bar Flickering in Continuous Mode
Question details
Users experience a flickering or unstable top menu bar when scrolling through PDF documents in Continuous Pages mode.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- Android
- Scenario
- Scrolling through a multi-page PDF document using the Continuous Pages viewing layout on an Android device.
- Observed behavior
- The menu bar constantly flickers or acts unstably during scrolling, though it functions perfectly fine when the app is switched to Reading Mode.
Ensure you have a stable internet connection to check the Google Play Store for the latest app updates, as developers frequently release bug patches.
Switch to Reading Mode Temporarily
Since the continuous scrolling bug is a known issue, switching to Reading Mode provides a stable menu experience until the official fix is deployed.
The flickering issue is currently isolated to the Continuous Pages mode in the Android version of the app. By changing your document layout to Reading Mode, the menu bar will stabilize, allowing you to read your document without visual disruptions.
Launch the Adobe Acrobat Android app and open the PDF file you wish to read.
Tap the View Settings icon (usually represented by a page or display icon) located on the top menu bar.
Choose 'Reading Mode' from the layout options. The menu bar will stop flickering.
Update Adobe Acrobat from the Play Store
Applying the latest app updates ensures you receive the patch as soon as the developers release the fix.
Try WPS PDF for a Stable Mobile Reading Experience
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- 1. Download WPS Office: Install WPS Office for free from the Google Play Store on your Android device.
- 2. Open your document: Launch the app, select 'PDF', and open your document to enjoy smooth, glitch-free continuous scrolling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the menu bar flicker only in Continuous Pages mode on Android?
This is a known rendering bug specific to the Continuous Pages layout in the Adobe Acrobat Android app. The rendering engine conflicts with the UI overlay during scrolling, which does not happen in single-page Reading Mode.
When will the Acrobat Android menu flickering be fixed?
The Acrobat Android development team has acknowledged the issue and confirmed that a permanent fix is in progress. It is expected to be deployed in an upcoming app update via the Google Play Store.
Does this flickering issue affect Adobe Acrobat on iOS?
No, users have reported that the menu experience is consistent and stable on the iOS version of Adobe Acrobat. The flickering bug is currently isolated to the Android platform.
