- Open the Google Drive application on your Android device.
- Tap on the "Search in Drive" option at the top.
- Choose one of the following options:
- If you want to find a specific type of file, such as documents, photos, or PDF files.
- If you’re looking for PDF files, you can access them using one of the following methods:
- Click on "Documents" in the top menu bar on the Adobe Acrobat Home page to access Adobe Document Cloud through your browser.
- You can also select a PDF document in Acrobat DC or Acrobat Reader DC by going to Home > Document Cloud.
- To access PDF files in the Books app on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, you need to sign in with the same Apple ID and enable iCloud Drive for the Books app.
- Afterward, you can find the downloaded PDF files in the Books app.
- Most Android phones have a pre-installed application that allows you to access the "Download" folder where downloaded files are saved.
- It usually has an icon with a downward arrow and the word "Download."
- Use the shortcut (Alt+F) to open the Settings and More options.
- Click on "Settings."
- This will open a new window.
- In the left pane, select "Appearance."
- Under the "Customize toolbar" section, scroll down a bit and you will find the option to "Show download button."
- If you have downloaded an image, go to "Images" or tap on "Download" to see the downloaded files.
- If you’re searching for a PDF file, go to "Documents" and navigate to the "Download" folder.
- Fortunately, there is a solution. Chrome usually allows you to open a PDF by dragging it into a browser window or automatically.
- Simply download the PDF, and Chrome’s built-in PDF viewer will take care of the rest.
To use Google to find a PDF file:
- Go to the Google homepage.
- Type the name of the PDF document you want to find on the internet, followed by the keyword "filetype:pdf." For example, "How to open a PDF file on my Samsung?"
- Android can open and read PDF files. Download Acrobat Reader from the Google Play Store and install it.
- Launch the application.
- Select "File" in the bottom menu bar.
- On Android, find the PDF file and choose it.
- Read the article. You can also customize the viewing and scrolling settings according to your preferences.
To open a PDF with Chrome:
- Right-click on the PDF file.
- Select "Open with Google Chrome."
- If Chrome doesn’t appear, click on "More…" and search for the software.
- Click on "Open." That’s it!