{"id":375,"date":"2025-05-13T11:32:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T11:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examin8.com\/blog\/?p=375"},"modified":"2025-05-13T11:45:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T11:45:58","slug":"how-to-fix-pdf-download-issue-in-test-generator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examin8.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-pdf-download-issue-in-test-generator\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix PDF Download Issue in Test Generator"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Fix PDF Download\/Sharing Issues from Examin8 Test Generator on Google Chrome (Android Devices)<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’ve recently encountered issues while trying to download or share PDFs from the Examin8 Test Generator<\/strong> using Google Chrome<\/strong> on your Android device, you’re not alone. A recent Chrome update is causing the browser to automatically open PDF files inline<\/strong>, instead of giving you the option to share or download them. This behavior can disrupt your workflow, especially when using tools like Examin8 that rely on seamless PDF generation and sharing.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, there’s a quick fix for this issue. By tweaking a hidden setting in Chrome, you can disable the inline PDF viewer and restore the sharing functionality.<\/p>\n

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\u2705 Step-by-Step Guide to Fix PDF Sharing Issue on Chrome Android<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Follow the steps below carefully:<\/p>\n

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  1. Open the Google Chrome browser<\/strong> on your Android device.
    \n\u26a0\ufe0f Make sure it\u2019s the Chrome browser\u2014not the Google Search app.<\/em><\/li>\n
  2. In the URL bar<\/strong>, type the following exactly as shown:\n
    chrome:\/\/flags\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
    \u26a0\ufe0f Do NOT type this into a search box; it must be the URL field.<\/em><\/li>\n
  3. In the Search flags<\/strong> bar at the top, type:\n
    PDF\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n
  4. You\u2019ll now see options related to PDF functionality.\n
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    • Locate the first two entries related to \u201cPDF Viewer\u201d or \u201cPDF Inline.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Change the setting from Default<\/strong> to Disabled<\/strong> for both.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Scroll down and tap on the \u201cRelaunch\u201d<\/strong> button at the bottom of the screen.
      \nThis will restart Chrome and apply the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      \ud83d\udd01 Important Reminders<\/h3>\n
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      • Always use Chrome browser<\/strong>, not Google Search.<\/li>\n
      • Enter chrome:\/\/flags<\/code><\/strong> in lowercase and only in the URL bar<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      • Make sure you disable both PDF inline options<\/strong>, not just one.<\/li>\n
      • You must tap the \u201cRelaunch\u201d button<\/strong> for the new settings to take effect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83c\udfa5 Video Tutorial Available<\/h3>\n
        Need visual guidance? Check out our step-by-step video tutorial<\/strong> to help you fix this PDF issue on your Android device.<\/p>\n