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How to open read only PDF from mobile browser without Apps and account.

  • May 22, 2025
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Hello.
I want to share PDF files using sharing links with customers don't have box account nor box app.
PDFs are read only and sized 5-10MB each.
From browser for android and iOS, PDFs are unable to open, loading process never finish.
They works well accessed from PC browser and from box apps for mobile.
It seems not to be caused whether PDFs have layers or not.
Could you kindly tell me how to open from mobile browser and ideal PDF setting.

Thanks.

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Hi there, 

Welcome to the Box Community!

If you are able to access the link on PC browser and Box apps for mobile, you should also be able to open it in Mobile browsers.

Have you asked your clients to try clearing their Mobile browser cache and disabling add-ons?

If that doesn't work, you may open ticket for this issue with our support department so they can help you investigate. 

To find the available support channels for your account subscription, please click the “Contact Support” link just above this page.

 

 


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Thank you for sending.

I cleaned my mobile browser cache and tried again.
Cache was cleaned well.
But it failed to open files.
I'll ask your support desk to help.

Thanks.