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How to Fill Out and Save PDF Forms in Adobe Acrobat on Amazon Fire 10
Question details
The user needs to know how to properly fill out and save PDF forms using Adobe Acrobat Reader on an Amazon Fire 10 tablet, including how to dismiss the on-screen keyboard.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Device & OS
- Amazon Fire 10 (7th generation)
- Scenario
- Filling out, navigating, and saving interactive PDF forms on a tablet device.
- Observed behavior
- Users experience difficulties navigating, closing the keyboard, and saving forms because the default app version available in the Amazon Appstore is severely outdated and buggy.
Verify your current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader in the app settings, as the default version provided in the Amazon Appstore may be outdated and prone to form-filling bugs.
Update Adobe Acrobat via Sideloading
Since the Amazon Appstore version of Adobe Acrobat is often outdated, sideloading a newer APK from a trusted source can fix form-filling and keyboard glitches.
The version of Adobe Acrobat Reader hosted on the Amazon Appstore can sometimes be several years out of date (such as version 15.3.1). Upgrading to the standard Android version brings bug fixes that resolve UI freezing, keyboard stickiness, and saving issues.
Go to Settings > Security & Privacy on your Amazon Fire tablet and toggle on the switch for 'Apps from Unknown Sources'.
Open your Silk browser and navigate to a reputable third-party app repository to download the latest Adobe Acrobat Reader APK.
Tap the downloaded APK file in your notification center or downloads folder to install the updated app, then open it to test filling out a PDF form.
Fill and Save Forms in the Updated App
Once you have a compatible version of the app, follow these standard steps to interact with text fields and save your documents.
Easily Fill Out and Save PDF Forms with WPS Office
Skip the hassle of outdated PDF apps. WPS Office provides a modern, frequently updated Android application that works perfectly on Amazon Fire tablets. You can easily fill out interactive PDF forms, sign documents, and save them seamlessly.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Get WPS Office from the Amazon Appstore or download the official APK directly from the WPS website and install it on your Fire tablet.
- 2. Open Your PDF: Launch WPS Office, navigate to your file manager, and tap on the PDF form you want to fill out.
- 3. Fill the Form: Tap on any interactive field to activate the keyboard. Type your details and tap the 'Done' or down-arrow key on the keyboard to dismiss it effortlessly.
- 4. Save Your File: Tap the 'Tools' menu at the bottom, select the 'File' tab, and tap 'Save As' to store the completed PDF form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the keyboard stay open when I try to save in Adobe Acrobat on my Fire tablet?
This is a known bug associated with older, outdated versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader (such as version 15.3.1). Updating to a newer version usually resolves the issue, allowing you to dismiss the keyboard by tapping anywhere outside the text field.
Is there an official Adobe Acrobat manual specifically for the Amazon Fire 10?
No, Adobe does not provide a dedicated manual strictly for Amazon Fire tablets. Because the Fire tablet runs Fire OS (which is based on Android), standard Android instructions generally apply, although the app interfaces may differ if your installed version is out of date.
Why can't I find the latest Acrobat update in the Amazon Appstore?
App developers sometimes delay or stop pushing updates to the Amazon Appstore compared to Google Play. To get the newest features and form-filling bug fixes, you may need to safely sideload the app using an APK from a verified, trusted source.
