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ScottSmith19 Author

Level 1

4 points

How to stop PDF files downloading as iBooks

I dont want all my pdfs getting downloaded into iBooks. How do i shut off that feature?

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Posted on May 6, 2023 12:42 PM

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picas

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May 6, 2023 1:31 PM in response to ScottSmith19

If Books is enabled for iCloud Drive all pdfs and book sync. To turn it off on a device go to Settings > Books > iCloud Drive on whichever device you don't want pdfs syncing.

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