How to Stop PDFs from Automatically Saving in Oken Scanner
Question details
The user wants to prevent PDF files from automatically saving or uploading to Oken Scanner when opened on their device.
- Product
- Oken Scanner
- Device & OS
- Android
- Scenario
- Opening and viewing PDF files on an Android device where Oken Scanner is installed.
- Observed behavior
- PDF files are automatically uploaded or saved to Oken Scanner's cloud or local storage upon opening, causing the application to consume excessive storage space.
Ensure you have your account login credentials handy, as you may need to log back into the Oken Scanner app after modifying cloud synchronization settings.
Disable Automatic Sync and Cloud Backup in Oken Scanner
Turn off the auto-upload feature directly in the app settings to stop PDFs from consuming your cloud and local storage.
Oken Scanner often enables automatic cloud synchronization by default to prevent document loss. Disabling this feature ensures that PDFs are only uploaded when you manually choose to do so.
Launch the Oken Scanner application on your Android device.
Tap on your profile icon or the menu button (usually three horizontal lines) in the top corner of the screen.
Navigate to 'Settings' and look for options labeled 'Cloud Sync', 'Auto Upload', or 'Backup Settings'.
Toggle the switch off for automatic synchronization or auto-upload to prevent PDFs from saving automatically.
Change the Default PDF Viewer on Android
Prevent Oken Scanner from automatically intercepting and saving PDFs by removing it as your default PDF reader.
Use WPS Office for Lightweight PDF Viewing and Document Management
If Oken Scanner continues to consume your device storage with unwanted automatic uploads, consider switching to WPS Office. It provides a robust, lightweight PDF reader and document scanner that gives you complete control over your files without forced cloud synchronization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Oken Scanner save PDFs automatically?
Oken Scanner typically saves and uploads PDFs automatically because its cloud synchronization or auto-backup feature is enabled by default to secure user documents and prevent data loss.
Will clearing Oken Scanner's app data delete my existing PDFs?
Yes, if you clear the app data from your Android settings without backing up your files first, locally stored scans and PDFs within the app may be permanently deleted. Ensure you move important files to another folder beforehand.
How can I free up space already used by Oken Scanner?
You can manually delete unwanted PDFs directly within the Oken Scanner app, clear the app's cache in your Android settings, or move saved documents to an external SD card or different cloud storage service.
