A PDF will not delete from files. Says it doesn’t exist
PDF file won’t delete from files on iPhone 12 pro. Message says file doesn’t exist.
iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14
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PDF file won’t delete from files on iPhone 12 pro. Message says file doesn’t exist.
iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14
A hard reset fixed the problem
A hard reset fixed the problem
Hello tonypsr,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities. We understand being unable to delete a PDF file from your Files app on your iPhone, and we'd be happy to help.
Have you tried to delete the file from a different device if it's stored with iCloud or another cloud service? For iCloud, we can use this link:
Also, let's try to restart your device normally, and see if the issue persists:
Let us know the results. We'll be waiting for your response.
A PDF will not delete from files. Says it doesn’t exist