Google Docs mobile app blocks file uploads to shared documents
Users collaborating on shared Google Docs cannot upload files directly through the mobile app, forcing them to switch to a browser that often redirects back to the app. This breaks the mobile collaboration workflow for teams relying on Google Workspace. The restriction appears intentional but undocumented, causing persistent frustration.
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