Can't save files to Files on iPhone

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Can't save files to Files on iPhone

Hi,

I have a problem saving files to Files on my iPhone.

For instance, when browsing Safari, I open a PDF file, press the "Share" icon and select Files in order to save the PDF to a certain folder. What happens then is that I can browse the files and folders on my Files app, but the "Save" button is grayed out (as can be seen in the attached screenshot).

Sometimes, after waiting a few seconds, it turns blue, and then saving is enabled (the waiting is also frustrating and I don't understand why it is needed, but that's a smaller problem). But sometimes, waiting does not help and I can't save the file at all.

Any ideas for solutions?

iPhone 13 mini

Posted on Jul 1, 2023 12:55 AM

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sharkinstx

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Sep 26, 2023 10:54 AM in response to astromamo

Save to Books is not the right answer - I was able to save PDFs to Files before iOS 17.

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Nov 4, 2023 12:07 PM in response to sharkinstx

Same…no one seems to be talking about this issue outside this form. Haven’t found a solution, have you?

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brbo

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Jul 6, 2023 12:27 AM in response to astromamo

Re: "Can't save files to Files on iPhone :

You might want to try using the Books app for saving the PDF files:

Save and edit PDFs to the Books app on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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Answer 4

Jan 22, 2024 02:00 PM in response to astromamo

SOLVED - I had this problem for the longest time. If your phone is synced with iCloud. Log into iCloud and create a folder. After clicking on Save to Files on your phone, and BEFORE giving it a name and clicking the save button... click in the Search field and locate your folder you created, then give it a name and click save. After that, the phone will know to save everything to the new folder! I hoped this helps your situation!

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Mtphilip

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Dec 29, 2023 09:20 AM in response to astromamo

Had the same issue - solved it by removing a device policy from my company which was restricting some functionality.

Settings > General > Device policies

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Nutrinox

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Nov 12, 2023 04:53 PM in response to astromamo

I cant share PDF from safari to Books in iPhone 15 PLUS ios17. But the same process works on my mini iPad ios17. It then iCloud syncs to my iPhone. Is there a bug here?

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Nov 17, 2023 03:29 PM in response to Nutrinox

have same bug

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Dec 8, 2023 11:29 PM in response to Nutrinox

Same problem here. Can’t save files . Can’t share files. So upset

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Can't save files to Files on iPhone

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