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Fix Missing Navigation Buttons in Adobe Acrobat on LG G5
Question details
The user is unable to exit Adobe Acrobat or Reader on an LG G5 because the navigation buttons completely disappear when the app enters full-screen mode after an Android 8.0 update.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat / Adobe Reader
- Device & OS
- LG G5, Android 8.0
- Scenario
- Viewing PDF files in full-screen mode on a mobile device.
- Observed behavior
- The Home and Back touch buttons vanish from the screen, making it impossible to exit the PDF application without fully restarting the phone.
Verify if the navigation buttons are missing only in Adobe Acrobat or if the same issue occurs in other full-screen applications on your device.
Disable the 'Hide Home Touch Buttons' Setting
Adjust the system display settings to prevent your LG G5 from hiding the navigation buttons while using Adobe applications.
The LG G5 includes a system feature to automatically hide navigation buttons in certain applications to maximize screen space. Disabling this specifically for Adobe Acrobat resolves the full-screen lockup.
Navigate to the Settings app on your LG G5 and tap on the 'Display' tab.
Scroll down and tap on 'Home touch buttons', then select 'Hide Home touch buttons'.
Look for Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader in the application list. Toggle the switch to disable the hide setting for the app. The Back and Home buttons should now remain visible in full-screen mode.
Reinstall Adobe Acrobat
If changing the display settings doesn't work, a fresh installation can clear any corrupted data or update glitches causing the buttons to disappear.
Read PDFs Seamlessly with WPS Office on Android
If you continue experiencing full-screen bugs with Adobe Acrobat, try using WPS Office. It provides a highly stable mobile PDF reading experience with easily accessible navigation controls.
- 1. Install WPS Office: Search for WPS Office in the Google Play Store and download the free app.
- 2. Grant Permissions: Open the app and grant the necessary file access permissions so it can locate your documents.
- 3. Open Your PDF: Tap on the 'PDF' tab to view all PDF files on your device, then tap your desired file to open it.
- 4. Read Without Issues: Navigate your PDF smoothly. You can easily exit the viewer at any time using your device's standard navigation buttons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do my navigation buttons hide automatically on Android 8.0?
Android 8.0 utilizes an immersive mode that allows applications to hide navigation buttons to maximize available screen real estate. Some LG devices also have a dedicated 'Hide Home touch buttons' feature that might be enabled by default for certain media-heavy apps.
Can I swipe to reveal the hidden navigation buttons on my LG G5?
Usually, swiping up from the bottom edge of the screen briefly brings up the hidden navigation buttons. If a software glitch prevents this standard behavior in Adobe Acrobat, you will need to manually adjust your system display settings.
Will reinstalling Adobe Acrobat delete my saved PDF files?
Uninstalling the application will not delete locally saved PDF files from your device's storage. However, any documents stored exclusively within the app's private directory or unsynced cloud files might be affected, so it is best to back up important documents first.
