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Reading on iPhone Duo

How does reading adapt when I open or close Duo? Spread adapts its reader and controls to the available screen. Use Reader Settings → Layout to choose single pages, two-page spreads or continuous scrolling, and your preferred reading direction.

Common questions

Which files does Spread read? CBZ, CBR and PDF.

A volume says “On another device”. Its library entry has synced, but the comic file is not available here yet. Import the file on this device, or make it available through iCloud Drive. For manual additions, use the Spread folder or an Inbox folder; Spread Library is managed by the app. Apple transfers files when a connection and iCloud storage are available.

How do I organize my iCloud folders? Update Spread on all your devices first. In Settings → iCloud & Sync, choose Organize iCloud Library. Eligible managed files move into Spread → Spread Library → title → chapter files, with reading positions, groups and bookmarks retained and verified device backups kept. Folders you created stay where they are. You can retry interrupted organization from the same screen. Enable it on each updated device for future imports.

How do I manage or cancel my subscription? Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad, tap your name, then Subscriptions.

Does Spread Pro work for my family? Yes — Spread Pro includes Family Sharing for up to six family members at no extra cost.

How do I restore my purchase? In Spread, open Settings → Subscription → Restore Purchases.

Parental controls

Parental controls are deferred and unavailable in the launch release. Ordinary comic and series locks using device authentication remain available.

Widgets, StandBy and Handoff

How do I add widgets? Touch and hold the Home Screen, choose Edit → Add Widget, then search for Spread. Continue Reading and Reading Progress show eligible reading information. Reading Cover follows your latest eligible comic in progress. In Settings → Appearance → Widgets & StandBy, Show Latest Reading Cover is on by default when no choice has been saved; a saved Off choice is kept. Earlier TestFlight versions need this setting turned on. You can also choose up to six Cover Gallery covers using their previews, series names and volume/chapter details. Small widgets can also appear in StandBy. iOS controls refresh and rotation timing, so changes may not appear immediately.

Why is a widget neutral? Privacy Mode or an iCloud account change can prevent personal content from appearing. Locked comics are excluded. iOS may keep earlier widget images, so remove an existing personal widget if an earlier image remains visible. Selecting a widget always checks access again in Spread.

How does Handoff continue reading? The receiving device needs the same library item and its comic file available. Handoff passes the reading position, not the comic file. Personal Handoff is unavailable while Privacy Mode is enabled, or for locked comics. After changing iCloud accounts, review your retained library in Settings → Appearance → Widgets & StandBy before choosing Resume Widgets, Handoff & Comic Links. Turn off Privacy Mode to resume; choose gallery covers again separately.

Cover exports

Can Spread change my wallpaper? In the reader toolbar, choose Export Cover, then Save or Share Cover. This exports the comic’s physical first page. Save the image to Photos, then use iOS Settings → Wallpaper → Add New Wallpaper → Photo Shuffle to choose saved covers. Spread does not automatically change wallpaper or control shuffle timing. Export is unavailable for locked comics or while Privacy Mode is enabled.

Will changing privacy settings remove exported images? No. Copies saved to Photos, Files or another app remain there. Spread cannot recall them; manage those copies in the destination app.