Google Docs Mobile Scan Feature Fails to Save Pages
When scanning multiple pages in the Google Docs mobile app, users hit a heavy error and the Next button becomes unresponsive, preventing the scan from being saved. Clearing cache and restarting the phone does not resolve it.
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