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App not opening pdf files #139
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Hi there. I was a long time user on iOS, now made the switch to android. App is working well (missing the shortcuts in the left pane btw) but when I vlick a pdf file it downloads and is asking how to open it. Only, it ask to open it with "files" (so I can save it somewhere) or with my banking app (thats made so I can upload invoices to pay them) - but I see nowhere a pdf viewer.
I installed a bunch of them on my phone (epistheme, modern apps pdf viewer, muPDF) but it doesnt work.
Reverse is possible, I open the pdf app, browse to opencloud an open the file. Goes fast and good. But when Im looking for a file or info on opencloud, I dont know in advance if its a pdf or an image (eg).
Thank you!
Using app 1.2.2
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guruz commentedon May 9, 2026
I agree it should somehow go directly open it in a browsing app instead of having to press on the three dots, then "open with" then picking "Files by Google" or "Google Drive" to display it.
For me I can just open it with those apps ^ and press back.
The other option is to embed a PDF viewer in the app, but that's another can of worms.
Maybe something like https://stackoverflow.com/a/10689094
@zerox80 How is it for you?
guruz commentedon May 9, 2026
zerox80 commentedon May 9, 2026
Hi,
#79
this one has the fix. But i think since this PR needs some time and discussion, it's worth to cherry pick the relevant "Open With" part for a new PR
guruz commentedon May 10, 2026
Ah so that part is #152 ?
speeskeek commentedon May 10, 2026
When I press the 3 dots and click "ooen with" I only get 2 apps:
KBC Mobile is my banking app. So not the one to choose for viewing pdf's. With material-files I can save it somewhere. Close opencloud, open my files app, browse to where I saved it. And view it directly in that app.
guruz commentedon May 10, 2026
So strange.
Just curious, is this a non-Google Android phone?
speeskeek commentedon May 10, 2026
No.. is galaxy s25, with official firmware. I'm avoiding as much as possible google-apps, but its stock firmware.
guruz commentedon Jun 15, 2026
Sorry this was auto closed.
Could you try with a testing version and report back? https://play.google.com/apps/testing/eu.opencloud.android
speeskeek commentedon Jun 15, 2026
guruz commentedon Jun 16, 2026
Great :)
If you think at some point it's necessary to fix this, please post with a screenshot then we can re-open...
eikaramba commentedon Sep 16, 2026
related PR #231