Google Docs Files Disappear After Device Migration With No Recovery Path
Users switching devices find previously accessible Google Docs files missing from cloud storage with no explanation or recovery option presented. Documents that appeared saved and synced are simply gone. The incident reveals gaps in how cloud sync state is communicated during device transitions, leaving users without recourse or root cause explanation.
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