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    Contents
    • Getting Started
      • Add files to Documents
      • Create a folder or a subfolder in Documents
      • How to rename, move, and delete your files
      • Sync and back-up your files using cloud storages
    • Using Documents
      • Supported file formats
      • Create a new file in Documents
      • Create a folder or a subfolder in Documents
      • Copy, move, rename, delete, restore, or compress files and folders
      • Customize the view of your files
      • Use search in Documents
      • Access recently opened and favorite files
      • Organize your files with Inbox
      • Enhance your files with Tools
      • Set up reminders for your files
      • Access your device files via the Files app folder
      • Documents internal web browser
      • Download files from the Internet
      • Save links in Documents
      • Why VPN?
      • Use VPN in Documents
      • Documents VPN provider & Privacy
      • Share files via the Share button
      • Save files from other apps to Documents via Extension
      • Transfer files from Safari to Documents
      • Transfer files between iOS device and desktop using Wi-Fi
      • Transfer files to another iOS device with Nearby
      • Transfer files to desktop or another iPhone/iPad with WebDAV
      • Share files with Android devices
      • iTunes file sharing
      • Share files from cloud via a link
      • Transfer files between Documents and your Mac using a USB cable
      • Sync and back-up your files using cloud storages
      • Sync a folder with the 2-way sync
      • Set up sync with Mac via SFTP
      • Connect to your Mac or PC via SMB
      • Time Capsule set up
      • Siri shortcuts in Documents
      • Documents widgets
      • Quick Actions
      • Quickly scroll to the top
      • Smart Actions in Documents
      • Use iOS Live Text in Documents
      • How to set password to the app
      • Documents Widgets in Control Center
      • iPhone Mirroring in Documents
    • Troubleshooting
      • Files look broken
      • Music stops when the screen is locked
      • Documents app quits unexpectedly
      • Documents app freezes
      • Sync issues
      • There is no Documents app in the 'Open In' menu
      • Annotations are not visible in Documents while working with a third-party app
      • Restore accidentally deleted files
      • VPN-related issues
      • Wi-Fi Transfer issues
      • Can't access a password protected app
      • Email can’t be sent
      • The app occupies too much space
      • Subscription issues
      • Battery usage and background activity of the app
      • Music skips while playing
    • Billing & Subscription
      • Upgrade to Documents Plus
      • How to cancel the free trial for Documents Plus
      • How to check and manage your subscription status
      • Refund processes in Documents
    • Privacy & Data
      • Documents privacy FAQ
    • Contact us
    Home Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting

    Files look broken

    When your file is shown as broken, please make sure this file is fully downloaded - you may also try opening this file in any other app to make sure the problem is not file specific. In case the files in your iCloud folder look broken, please make sure that you have enough free space on your device (you can check this in iOS Settings of your device ...
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    Music stops when the screen is locked

    If the music stops in the background or when the screen is locked Documents app allows you to listen to audio and video files when the app is in the background or the screen is locked. If the music stops while in the background, it may be because of various reasons interfering the process, like iOS Data Protection toggle being enabled, app crashing,...
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    Documents app quits unexpectedly

    On some occasions, the Documents app might have problems with performance resulting in crashes - here are some troubleshooting steps to try. First, please reboot your iPhone or your iPad. Other solutions would be the following: Try disabling iCloud for Documents app: open iOS settings >  iCloud > iCloud Drive > disable Documents toggle. Dis...
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    Documents app freezes

    If the Documents app doesn’t respond or freezes, select your case and follow the steps to solve this issue straight away, or get help from our Support Team. If the app freezes on a certain tool or action Note: The steps are listed in order, so start with the first one, see if that helps, and then continue to the next one if it doesn't. Restart the a...
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    Sync issues

    If you have sync issues in the Documents app, there are some steps you can take in order to troubleshoot the problem.  Step 1 First, please make sure you have a stable network connection. Try disabling the Wi-Fi, enabling it again, then open Documents > Synced folder > pull down to refresh and trigger the sync process. Note: The background syn...
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    There is no Documents app in the 'Open In' menu

    Whenever you need to open your file in Documents to work with it or you simply want to make sure your file is stored there safe, you can send a copy of the file to the Documents app from other apps using the Open in dialogue. If there is no Documents app in the 'Open In' menu The steps are listed in order, so start with the first one, see if that he...
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    Annotations are not visible in Documents while working with a third-party app

    If you open the file that was annotated in Documents using a third-party app (e.g. some cloud storage application or an email client which uses a simple PDF viewer) and do not see your edits, this means that the third-party app you use might not support all the advanced features supported by Documents and thus it does not display edits. There are tw...
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    Restore accidentally deleted files

    After the file is deleted from the Documents app, it will be placed in the Recently Deleted folder; you will have up to 30 days to restore deleted files. This folder can be found under Control Center.  To restore the files from this folder, open it > select the file > tap Put Back in the lower-left corner of the screen. You can also tap Move t...
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    VPN-related issues

    If you’re experiencing any issues with a VPN service, follow these steps: Make sure you have the latest Documents version installed. Check if your internet connection is stable and retry the VPN connection. If that doesn’t help, try different server locations to connect. Ideally, you should connect to a VPN server that’s close to you, like in a neig...
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    Wi-Fi Transfer issues

    There might be cases when the connection via Wi-Fi Transfer can't be established with your PC - there are some steps you can take in order to fix it. The steps are listed in order, so start with the first one, see if that helps, and then continue to the next one if it doesn't. First, make sure that both your device and your PC are connected to the s...
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    Can't access a password protected app

    Since the Documents app offers an option to password protect the app (you can do so by launching Documents > going to Control Center > Security > enabling App Passcode Lock), there might be instances when you can't remember the passkey lock you've applied to the app. Please note that we do not store any of your data, including logins and pa...
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    Email can’t be sent

    For sending files via email, the Documents app uses a standard iOS mail client; when you send a file via More... button >  Email, all operations are carried out with the Mail app tools. If files can't be sent from Documents, this is most likely because the Mail App is not installed, properly configured in the iOS Settings of your device, or the e...
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    The app occupies too much space

    In Documents, here's how the space the app takes up is counted in iOS settings: the size of the app itself (like when you initially download it from the App Store) all the files you see in your iCloud Drive > Locations > Documents synced folders files from the iTunes Files folder + different cache types (you can check them in iExplorer).     I...
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    Subscription issues

    The Documents app currently operates as a subscription-based app - the purchase is handled by App Store and the subscription can be found in your iOS Settings > Subscriptions. The next billing day can also be seen there. If you've purchased the subscription, but it doesn't seem to work for you or some of the features are still locked, please make...
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    Battery usage and background activity of the app

    If it looks like the app consumes the battery of your device too much or the background activity seems to be concerning, here are the details you should know as well as some steps you can take in order to improve the situation.  If you have a lot of files in the app and you enable Indexing in the app's settings for the very first time, the process m...
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    Music skips while playing

    There are a few steps that can be taken if the music starts skipping: Open Documents Settings > Security > disable the iOS Data Protection toggle. If it was off, please enable it > reboot your device > disable it again. Please check whether the audio player is set to shuffle mode. To do so, please tap any track to activate the media play...
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