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Are there default folders in Files app?

Hi,


Why are there two empty folders called “shortcuts” and “GarageBand for IOS” in the ICloud Drive location on my Files app? Are they there by default? What would happen if I were to delete those two empty folders?

Posted on Dec 12, 2020 2:12 PM

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Posted on Dec 16, 2020 12:50 PM

Hi there I-have-a-question-please,


We understand you have a question about some empty folders in the Files app on your iPhone, and we'd like to share a resource that can help.


It is expected for these default folders to appear in Files. You can learn more here: Use the Files app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Specifically, the details below may help:

"Find your files

The Files app includes files on the device you're using, as well as those in other cloud services and apps, and iCloud Drive. You can also work with zip files.* To access your files, just open the Files app and choose the location of the file you're looking for."


We hope this helps.

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Dec 16, 2020 12:50 PM in response to I-have-a-question-please

Hi there I-have-a-question-please,


We understand you have a question about some empty folders in the Files app on your iPhone, and we'd like to share a resource that can help.


It is expected for these default folders to appear in Files. You can learn more here: Use the Files app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Specifically, the details below may help:

"Find your files

The Files app includes files on the device you're using, as well as those in other cloud services and apps, and iCloud Drive. You can also work with zip files.* To access your files, just open the Files app and choose the location of the file you're looking for."


We hope this helps.

Are there default folders in Files app?

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