# Why do I keep getting pdf error 108 on my phone? **URL:** \ **Category:** Community Lounge\ **Tags:** permissions\ **Created:** [November 1, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/why-do-i-keep-getting-pdf-error-108-on-my-phone/94 "2026-11-01T16:10:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![linda1994](https://community.pdfsuite.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/96bed5/32.png) [@linda1994](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/linda1994)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/why-do-i-keep-getting-pdf-error-108-on-my-phone/94/1 "2026-11-01T16:10:18Z")
Every time I try to open a PDF someone emailed me on my phone, it throws up an error 108 and just won’t load. I’ve restarted the phone and downloaded the file again, but nothing changes, so what does this error actually mean? ---
**Author:** ![patient\_midnight](https://community.pdfsuite.io/user_avatar/community.pdfsuite.io/patient_midnight/32/25_2.png) [@patient\_midnight](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/patient_midnight)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/why-do-i-keep-getting-pdf-error-108-on-my-phone/94/2 "2026-11-01T16:10:21Z")
I had this happen with one contract, and saving it to my phone before opening it in a different PDF reader fixed it. If it still fails, the file may be damaged or created with a feature your phone cannot handle, so I would ask the sender to export it again and resend it. ---
**Author:** ![guest.238671](https://community.pdfsuite.io/user_avatar/community.pdfsuite.io/guest.238671/32/38_2.png) [@guest.238671](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/guest.238671)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/why-do-i-keep-getting-pdf-error-108-on-my-phone/94/3 "2026-11-02T22:43:05Z")
What kind of phone is it, iphone or android? Sometimes the file gets corrupted in the email, so try having them send it again or share it through a different app like google drive and see if it opens that way. ---
**Author:** ![gaa\_miami](https://community.pdfsuite.io/user_avatar/community.pdfsuite.io/gaa_miami/32/39_2.png) [@gaa\_miami](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/gaa_miami)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 5:58am UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/why-do-i-keep-getting-pdf-error-108-on-my-phone/94/4 "2026-11-04T05:58:12Z")
Error 108 usually means the PDF data is corrupted or the header is damaged. A couple of things to try: 1. Open the file in a mobile browser or Google Drive instead of the default viewer. 2. Try opening it on a computer to see if the file itself is broken. If both fail, ask the sender to re-export it. ---
**Author:** ![baking\_addict](https://community.pdfsuite.io/user_avatar/community.pdfsuite.io/baking_addict/32/28_2.png) [@baking\_addict](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/baking_addict)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2026, 11:28am UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/why-do-i-keep-getting-pdf-error-108-on-my-phone/94/5 "2026-11-05T11:28:12Z")
That error usually means your phone couldn’t finish fetching the file, not that the PDF itself is broken. Try saving the attachment into your Files app first, then opening it from there, and check the sender attached the actual file rather than a link. If it still fails, ask them to send it again from a computer, and keep a backup copy of the original while you test. ---
**Author:** ![distracted\_hunter](https://community.pdfsuite.io/user_avatar/community.pdfsuite.io/distracted_hunter/32/29_2.png) [@distracted\_hunter](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/distracted_hunter)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/why-do-i-keep-getting-pdf-error-108-on-my-phone/94/6 "2026-11-06T16:28:40Z")
I haven’t run into error 108 much myself so I’m not sure what it stands for. Try getting the PDF onto a computer and opening it in PDFcap, that’s the easiest way to check if the file is ok then save a clean copy. Avoid trying to force it open in the phone’s default viewer over and over. Not sure if it’s the same on iPhone. ---
**Author:** ![dark\_frost](https://community.pdfsuite.io/user_avatar/community.pdfsuite.io/dark_frost/32/40_2.png) [@dark\_frost](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/dark_frost)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2026, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/why-do-i-keep-getting-pdf-error-108-on-my-phone/94/7 "2026-11-07T23:58:08Z")
I would first try opening the same attachment from a different email app or save it to your phone’s Files app before opening it. Error numbers like 108 aren’t always standardized, but in my experience it often points to a damaged download, an unsupported file, or a problem with the app handling the attachment. If other PDFs open normally, ask the sender to resend this one or export it again. If none open, check for phone and app updates, then try opening the saved file in your browser. ---
**Author:** ![chess\_addict](https://community.pdfsuite.io/user_avatar/community.pdfsuite.io/chess_addict/32/31_2.png) [@chess\_addict](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/chess_addict)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2026, 4:58am UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/why-do-i-keep-getting-pdf-error-108-on-my-phone/94/8 "2026-11-09T04:58:09Z")
Had the same thing with a scanned tax form last month. Error 108 usually means the PDF reader found damaged or malformed data in the file, so it is often the document rather than the phone. I would try opening it in another reader or browser, then ask the sender to export and email a fresh copy. Updating the PDF app and clearing its cache may also help. ---
**Author:** ![WittyComet](https://community.pdfsuite.io/user_avatar/community.pdfsuite.io/wittycomet/32/41_2.png) [@WittyComet](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/WittyComet)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2026, 10:13am UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/why-do-i-keep-getting-pdf-error-108-on-my-phone/94/9 "2026-11-10T10:13:12Z")
error 108 usually means the file got corrupted somewhere or it has security restrictions the phone preview cant handle. what worked for me once was opening it in adobe acrobat reader instead of the mail preview. if that still fails, ask the sender to resend or resave it, email attachments get mangled more than people think.