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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
===Installing a PDF Reader=== | ===Installing a PDF Reader=== | ||
| − | #Launch the Apps Drawer. Opening the Apps Drawer will allow you to scroll through all of your device’s apps. Tap on the icon with a grid of six or twelve white squares.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OVlxJiJDy8</ref> | + | #Launch the Apps Drawer. Opening the Apps Drawer will allow you to scroll through all of your device’s apps. Tap on the icon with a grid of six or twelve white squares.<ref name="rf1">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OVlxJiJDy8</ref> |
#*On mobile devices, this icon is located within the Apps Dock at the bottom of the screen. | #*On mobile devices, this icon is located within the Apps Dock at the bottom of the screen. | ||
| − | #*On Android tablets, you can find this icon in the top right corner of the screen.<ref>http://www.beginandroid.com/homescreen.shtml</ref> | + | #*On Android tablets, you can find this icon in the top right corner of the screen.<ref name="rf2">http://www.beginandroid.com/homescreen.shtml</ref> |
| − | #Click on the Google Play Store icon. When the Play Store launches, the app may prompt you to enter your Google username and password. If you have an account, click “Existing” and enter in your information. If you do not have an account, click “New” and follow the instructions.<ref | + | #Click on the Google Play Store icon. When the Play Store launches, the app may prompt you to enter your Google username and password. If you have an account, click “Existing” and enter in your information. If you do not have an account, click “New” and follow the instructions.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#Search for a free PDF Reader. PDF readers, or viewers, make it possible for you to open and view PDF files on your device. Since Android devices do not have a default PDF reader, you must install a PDF reader or viewer. There are several free PDF readers available for Android devices. To browse all of these apps, type “Free PDF Reader for Android” in the search bar. | #Search for a free PDF Reader. PDF readers, or viewers, make it possible for you to open and view PDF files on your device. Since Android devices do not have a default PDF reader, you must install a PDF reader or viewer. There are several free PDF readers available for Android devices. To browse all of these apps, type “Free PDF Reader for Android” in the search bar. | ||
| − | #*If you know which app you would like to download, search for the product by name.<ref | + | #*If you know which app you would like to download, search for the product by name.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #*Popular PDF readers and viewers include: Google PDF Viewer, Google Drive, Adobe Acrobat, PSPDFKit PDF Viewer, PDF Reader, Polaris Office, Foxit MobilePDF<ref>http://www.androidauthority.com/vsco-photography-app-update-android-ios-696245/</ref> | + | #*Popular PDF readers and viewers include: Google PDF Viewer, Google Drive, Adobe Acrobat, PSPDFKit PDF Viewer, PDF Reader, Polaris Office, Foxit MobilePDF<ref name="rf3">http://www.androidauthority.com/vsco-photography-app-update-android-ios-696245/</ref> |
| − | #Select a PDF Viewer to install. Scroll through the search results and select the app you want to install.<ref | + | #Select a PDF Viewer to install. Scroll through the search results and select the app you want to install.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #Install the app. Click on the green “Install” button. Read through the “App permissions” and click “Accept.”<ref | + | #Install the app. Click on the green “Install” button. Read through the “App permissions” and click “Accept.”<ref name="rf1" /> |
===Viewing and Downloading a PDF with your Browser=== | ===Viewing and Downloading a PDF with your Browser=== | ||
#Load the file with Google View instantly. Tap on the PDF’s link. If you have installed Google Drive and/or Google PDF Viewer, the PDF will immediately load in Google PDF viewer. | #Load the file with Google View instantly. Tap on the PDF’s link. If you have installed Google Drive and/or Google PDF Viewer, the PDF will immediately load in Google PDF viewer. | ||
#*Google View will override your other installed PDF viewers for web links only. For downloads or email attachments you will be prompted to pick a PDF viewer from a list of installed programs. | #*Google View will override your other installed PDF viewers for web links only. For downloads or email attachments you will be prompted to pick a PDF viewer from a list of installed programs. | ||
| − | #*The file will not save to your Downloads app unless you do so manually from the menu (3 dots) on the right.<ref>http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/02/21/psa-google-drive-can-now-open-pdf-files-directly-without-downloading-them-first/</ref> | + | #*The file will not save to your Downloads app unless you do so manually from the menu (3 dots) on the right.<ref name="rf4">http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/02/21/psa-google-drive-can-now-open-pdf-files-directly-without-downloading-them-first/</ref> |
#Download a PDF. If you have not installed Google Drive, you must download and save the PDF file to your Downloads app. Tap on the PDF’s link to download the file to your Android device. | #Download a PDF. If you have not installed Google Drive, you must download and save the PDF file to your Downloads app. Tap on the PDF’s link to download the file to your Android device. | ||
#*The Downloads app is Android’s default file manager. | #*The Downloads app is Android’s default file manager. | ||
#*When you open a PDF attachment in an email, your device will not download it to your Downloads app. It will attempt to open it with a PDF reader. | #*When you open a PDF attachment in an email, your device will not download it to your Downloads app. It will attempt to open it with a PDF reader. | ||
| − | #Open the Apps Drawer. Launching the Apps Drawer will allow you to easily access all of your downloaded apps. The Apps Drawer icon is a grid of six or twelve white rectangles. On mobile devices, it is located in the Apps Dock; on tablets, it is located in the screen’s top right corner.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmhZNS2Wr8k</ref> | + | #Open the Apps Drawer. Launching the Apps Drawer will allow you to easily access all of your downloaded apps. The Apps Drawer icon is a grid of six or twelve white rectangles. On mobile devices, it is located in the Apps Dock; on tablets, it is located in the screen’s top right corner.<ref name="rf5">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmhZNS2Wr8k</ref> |
#Launch the Downloads app. The Downloads app is Android’s default file manager. This pre-installed app houses all of your downloaded content, including PDFs. | #Launch the Downloads app. The Downloads app is Android’s default file manager. This pre-installed app houses all of your downloaded content, including PDFs. | ||
| − | #*Its icon is a blue circle with a white downward pointing arrow. It is clearly labeled “Downloads.”<ref | + | #*Its icon is a blue circle with a white downward pointing arrow. It is clearly labeled “Downloads.”<ref name="rf5" /> |
#*Instead of using the Downloads app, you can install and use a File Manager app. | #*Instead of using the Downloads app, you can install and use a File Manager app. | ||
| − | #Tap on the PDF you want to read. Opening the PDF file will launch the PDF reader you installed. Once the app opens and file loads, you will be able to view the PDF.<ref | + | #Tap on the PDF you want to read. Opening the PDF file will launch the PDF reader you installed. Once the app opens and file loads, you will be able to view the PDF.<ref name="rf5" /> |
#*If you have multiple programs installed capable of reading PDF files, you will be prompted to pick one from a list before the file opens. | #*If you have multiple programs installed capable of reading PDF files, you will be prompted to pick one from a list before the file opens. | ||
===Opening a PDF Sent as an Attachment=== | ===Opening a PDF Sent as an Attachment=== | ||
| − | #Open the Attachment. Tap on the attachment and select “Preview.”<ref | + | #Open the Attachment. Tap on the attachment and select “Preview.”<ref name="rf1" /> |
#Select a PDF reader or viewer. Click on the PDF reader or viewer you would like to use. | #Select a PDF reader or viewer. Click on the PDF reader or viewer you would like to use. | ||
#*If you want to set this app as your default PDF viewer, click “Always.” | #*If you want to set this app as your default PDF viewer, click “Always.” | ||
| − | #*If you do not want to set this app as your default PDF reader, click “Once.”<ref | + | #*If you do not want to set this app as your default PDF reader, click “Once.”<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #View the PDF. After the application launches, the PDF will load and you may read the file.<ref | + | #View the PDF. After the application launches, the PDF will load and you may read the file.<ref name="rf1" /> |
==Tips== | ==Tips== | ||
