Google Drive Mobile Blocks Access to Users' Own Files
Google Drive's mobile app prevents users from editing their own files, prompting them to make copies and revert recent changes before gaining access. The app also throws false errors blaming poor internet or missing permissions on files the user created. Desktop access works fine, pointing to a mobile-specific sync or permission resolution bug.
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