Couldn't communicate with a helper application on iPhone 14 Pro Max

I tried accessing files on the Files app on my phone but every time I try to download a document, I am getting this error message "Couldn't communicate with a helper application."


I've quit all apps and restarted it. I've restarted my phone multiple times. Nothing works.


Please help!

iPhone X, iOS 13

Posted on Oct 15, 2023 7:20 AM

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Oct 16, 2023 9:30 AM in response to livelifemusic

Hello livelifemusic,


We'd be happy to help. Based on what you've told us this seems to be related to downloading the file. Depending on where you're downloading from you may need to have an application installed or meet some other requirement. If your device is up to date and the issues continues after restarting, we recommend reaching out to the owner of the file to see what's needed.


Thanks.

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