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How to Stop Samsung Screenshots from Opening in Adobe Acrobat
Question details
The user wants to change the default Android application for opening screenshots so they launch in an image viewer like Google Photos instead of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (Android)
- Device & OS
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Scenario
- Opening newly captured screenshots directly from the Android notification panel or file manager.
- Observed behavior
- Screenshots are automatically opening in Adobe Acrobat Reader instead of a native image gallery application.
Ensure your Samsung device's operating system is up to date and that you have the Google Photos or Samsung Gallery app installed on your phone before modifying your default app preferences.
Clear Default Settings for Adobe Acrobat
Reset the default app preferences for Adobe Acrobat so Android will prompt you to choose a new default viewer for screenshots.
Android manages file associations using default app settings. If Adobe Acrobat was accidentally set to open image files, clearing its defaults will force the system to ask for your preference the next time you open a screenshot.
Unlock your Samsung Galaxy and open the Settings app from your app drawer or the quick settings panel.
Scroll down through the settings menu and tap on 'Apps' to view the list of installed applications on your device.
Find and select 'Adobe Acrobat' from the app list. You can use the search bar at the top if you have many apps installed.
Tap on 'Set as default' or 'Open by default' depending on your Android version, then select the 'Clear defaults' button.
Take a new screenshot and tap on it to open. When Android asks which app you want to use, select 'Google Photos' (or 'Samsung Gallery') and tap 'Always'.
Open Screenshots Directly from the Gallery App
If you are unable to clear defaults immediately, you can bypass the issue by opening screenshots natively through your gallery application.
Use WPS Office to View Documents Without Hijacking Image Defaults
Avoid frustrating file association issues on your Android device by switching to WPS Office. It smartly handles PDF documents without interfering with your default image viewers, ensuring your screenshots always open in your gallery where they belong.
- 1. Download the App: Install WPS Office for free from the Google Play Store.
- 2. Set as Default PDF Viewer: Open a PDF document on your device and select WPS Office, tapping 'Always' when prompted.
- 3. Enjoy Smart File Handling: Read and edit PDFs securely while your screenshots continue to safely open in Google Photos or Samsung Gallery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do my screenshots automatically open in Adobe Acrobat?
This happens if Adobe Acrobat was accidentally set as the 'Always' default application for viewing image file types (such as PNG or JPG) the last time you opened a screenshot on your Android device.
Will clearing app defaults delete my PDF files in Adobe Acrobat?
No. Clearing default app settings only resets the device's system preference for which application handles specific file types. It does not delete any of your personal files, cached documents, or screenshots.
How do I make Samsung Gallery the default screenshot app instead of Google Photos?
After clearing the defaults for Adobe Acrobat, take a new screenshot and tap to open it. When the Android system prompts you to choose an application, select 'Samsung Gallery' instead of Google Photos, and then tap 'Always'.
Can I change default apps without resetting all app preferences on my phone?
Yes. You can target a specific application by navigating to Settings > Apps, selecting the specific app (like Adobe Acrobat), and tapping 'Clear defaults' under the 'Open by default' section. This avoids resetting preferences for your entire device.
