Google Docs Mobile Makes Removing Unwanted Shared Files Impossible
A user says Google Docs on mobile makes it "literally impossible" to remove unwanted files from their account, especially old files they haven't touched in years, with the only option being to block the sender; the linked support forum resource is also broken.
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surfaced semanticallyGoogle Docs mobile makes file deletion and storage management difficult
Users on mobile find it hard to locate and delete files in Google Docs/Drive, resulting in persistent full-storage errors. The mobile file management interface lacks clear controls for freeing space compared to the desktop experience.
Limited Mobile Controls for Managing Google Drive Independently of Device Storage
Mobile users of Google Drive cannot selectively manage or delete cloud-stored files without also affecting content stored locally on their phone. This blurs the boundary between device storage and cloud storage, forcing all-or-nothing actions when users just want to manage Drive space.
Google Drive Removed Ability to Un-share Previously Shared Files
A user reports that Google Docs/Drive no longer allows removing files that were previously shared with others, calling the regression annoying. This is a platform-level behavior change affecting anyone who has shared files and wants to revoke access.
Users Can No Longer Remove Unwanted Shared Files From Their Drive View
Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides removed the option to remove or move shared files to the bin from a user's own view, so files shared by others accumulate with no way to clear them out. This clutters personal file lists and gives users no control over what appears in their own workspace.
No Way to Remove a Shared File From Google Docs on Mobile
A Google Docs mobile user cannot remove a shared file from their account; a suggested workaround (long-pressing the file to reveal a trash icon) did not produce the expected control, leaving the file stuck.
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