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How to Update Adobe Acrobat Reader App Using Mobile Data
Question details
The user wants to update the free Adobe Acrobat Reader mobile application over a cellular network but is unable to find the correct settings to bypass the Wi-Fi requirement, and is concerned about potential subscription charges.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader Mobile App
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Updating a mobile PDF application when a Wi-Fi network is unavailable.
- Observed behavior
- The user cannot find the mobile-data update setting in the app and needs clarification on whether updating over cellular networks incurs Adobe subscription fees.
Ensure your mobile device has a stable cellular data connection and verify that your carrier data plan has enough allowance to download app updates without incurring extra charges.
Enable Mobile Data App Updates via Device App Store Settings
Configure your device's primary app store to permit downloads over cellular networks so you can update Adobe Acrobat Reader without Wi-Fi.
By default, most mobile operating systems restrict app updates to Wi-Fi networks to prevent unexpected carrier data charges. Because the update process is handled by your device's built-in app store rather than the Adobe Acrobat app itself, you must change your app store network preferences to successfully download the update over mobile data.
Open your iPhone or iPad 'Settings', scroll down and tap 'App Store'. Under the 'Cellular Data' section, toggle on 'Automatic Downloads' or tap 'App Downloads' and select 'Always Allow'.
Open the Google Play Store app, tap your profile icon in the top right corner, and select 'Settings'. Expand 'Network preferences', tap 'App download preference', and choose 'Over any network'.
Open the Samsung Galaxy Store, tap the 'Menu' icon, and select 'Settings'. Tap 'Auto update apps' and change the setting to 'Using Wi-Fi or mobile data'.
Search for 'Adobe Acrobat Reader' in your respective app store. Tap the 'Update' button to begin downloading the latest version over your mobile data network.
Once the installation is complete, hold down the power button and restart your mobile device to ensure the updated app runs smoothly.
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- 1. Open Your App Store: Launch the Apple App Store or Google Play Store on your mobile device.
- 2. Search for WPS Office: Type 'WPS Office' into the search bar and locate the official app.
- 3. Download and Install: Tap 'Get' or 'Install' to download the app using your preferred network connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will updating Adobe Acrobat Reader over mobile data cost me money?
The application update itself from Adobe is entirely free and does not require a paid software subscription. However, depending on your cellular provider and current plan, downloading large files over mobile data may consume your monthly data allowance or incur standard carrier data charges.
Why is my app store waiting for Wi-Fi to update the Adobe app?
Both iOS and Android have default system settings designed to restrict large app updates to Wi-Fi networks to help save your cellular data. You must manually change your app store network preferences to 'Always Allow' or 'Over any network' to bypass this restriction.
Do I need to sign in to an Adobe account to update the free Acrobat app?
No, you do not need to sign in to your Adobe account to simply download or update the application. You only need to be signed in to your device's respective Apple ID or Google account to access the App Store or Google Play Store.
