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can't delete old documents on iCloud

I tried from my new iPhone to delete the old documents saved in iCloud but nothing happens it just takes me back again to the previous step without deleting , the problem is the documents were from iPhone 4 that is dead & I never use , so I need suggestions plz

iPhone 12 mini, iOS 15

Posted on Nov 17, 2021 8:59 AM

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Posted on Nov 17, 2021 5:21 PM

PS:

Delete or recover a document or folder in Pages for iCloud

https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/pages-icloud/gil5d62cf924/icloud


Manage your iCloud storage

(YNB: ou might want to scroll to: Delete folders or files in iCloud Drive)

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204247

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Nov 17, 2021 5:15 PM in response to Modirade

Hi Modirade,

Welcome to the Apple Community.


Wondering which app was used to create the documents you want to delete.


Apple Support have articles online that may (or may not) help.

(Sorry I don't know what happens if iCloud can't delete the original file from the old iPhone 4.)


Delete a Pages document on iPhone

https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/pages-iphone/tancfc4d5c02/ios


Hope this works for you :-)

can't delete old documents on iCloud

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