Google Drive Fails to Sync on Mobile Without a Manual Reboot
A user reports that Google Drive suddenly stopped syncing on their phone and tablet unless the device is rebooted each time, despite trying every online troubleshooting suggestion. This points to a platform-level regression in Drive's mobile sync reliability rather than a one-off configuration mistake.
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