Help PDF files

[troedyrenfys]

I have downloaded a PDF file to Downloads but when I try to open it I am told I have no supporting app. I actually have at least two. Neither can I delete this file either directly in Downloads or via Astro file manager. They say 'some files cannot be deleted'. I am not very technical and am baffled. I have checked for answers but can find no questions like mine.

 

[girolez]

Mmm

I'm suspicious. Where did you download it from? What was it supposed to be? Is it the size you expected?

Just because a file has .pdf at the end of the name does not mean it is a pdf file. Linux/android does not use file extensions to identify file types, they are just there to make it easier for us all (we are historically) used to file extensions. I would do a malware scan with malwarebytes or Lookout (both free in Playstore) and see if anything is found.

If a file does not have the necessary read/write/execute permissions you may not be able to delete or move it.

Do post back

Roger

 

[troedyrenfys]

Mmm

I'm suspicious. Where did you download it from? What was it supposed to be? Is it the size you expected?

Just because a file has .pdf at the end of the name does not mean it is a pdf file. Linux/android does not use file extensions to identify file types, they are just there to make it easier for us all (we are historically) used to file extensions. I would do a malware scan with malwarebytes or Lookout (both free in Playstore) and see if anything is found.

If a file does not have the necessary read/write/execute permissions you may not be able to delete or move it.

Do post back

Roger

The last bit cracked it. I later discovered they were actually .doc & .docx files and I've had to download two apps to deal with them. Thanks