iOS 17.0.2 download default PDF files to iCloud Drive- How to Fix?

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iOS 17.0.2 download default PDF files to iCloud Drive- How to Fix?

I upgraded to iOS 17.02 so I've now lost the ability to direct a PDF download to the app I want to use. Previously if I airdropped a pdf from my laptop to my iPhone (or downloaded a PDF from a website or email) I had the choice of where I wanted that PDF to be saved. I usually saved them to Film Manager or iBooks because then I could open them without having to be online. But now when I export or download a PDF to my iPhone with iOS 17.02 it goes, by default, to my iCloud Drive. I want the option of not doing that. I want the option of directing that PDF to Film Manager or iBooks.

How can I make this change?

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iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Sep 30, 2023 09:19 AM

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Lissy_12

Community Specialist

Oct 2, 2023 01:15 PM in response to Steve Panther

Hi Steve Panther,

Thank you for using the Apple Support Communities! As noted in the article below:

For most apps, if you tap Accept, the AirDrop will come through within the same app it was sent from. For example, photos appear in the Photos app and websites open in Safari. App links open in the App Store so you can download or purchase the app.

If you AirDrop something to yourself, like a photo from your iPhone to your Mac, you won't see an option to Accept or Decline—it'll automatically get sent to your device. Just make sure that both devices are signed in with the same Apple ID.

If this is not occurring, we recommend that you reach out to Apple Support directly to take a further look. Please reach out here:

Apple Support

Hope this helps!

Have a great day.

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iOS 17.0.2 download default PDF files to iCloud Drive- How to Fix?

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