Files app says iCloud is empty

Hello ,

I need help as my iPhone 12 mini files app is showing iCloud is empty though it has files can see it on safari .

ios 16.4.1


tried

reset settings

reset network settings(after this for while it appeared in files app but after sometime it again showing iCloud is empty)

iPhone 12 mini, iOS 16

Posted on Apr 13, 2023 11:21 AM

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Posted on Apr 17, 2023 2:29 PM

Hi IMShireesh,


Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities. We understand the Files app is not showing any files even though you have files in iCloud Drive. If you think it may be network related, we recommend testing both Wi-Fi and cellular data connections to help rule out a network issue. If you have a VPN app installed, you may want to temporarily delete it and its configuration profile to see if the issue persists after doing so. Here's how if needed: How to delete an app that has a configuration profile on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.


"To delete an app and its configuration profile, follow these steps. 

  1. Delete the app 
    • Touch and hold the app until it jiggles.
    • Then tap the delete button  in the upper-left corner of the app to delete it. If you see a message that says, "Deleting this app will also delete its data," tap Delete.

2. If the app has a configuration profile, delete it.

    • Go to Settings > General > Profiles or Profiles & Device Management,* then tap the app’s configuration profile.
    • Then tap Delete Profile. If asked, enter your device passcode, then tap Delete.

3. Restart your iPhoneiPad, or iPod touch."


You may also want to search for specific files within the Files app to make sure they are not located within a subfolder. Here's how if needed: Find files on your iPhone or iPad in the Files app.


We hope this helps.


Take care.



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Apr 17, 2023 2:29 PM in response to IMShireesh

Hi IMShireesh,


Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities. We understand the Files app is not showing any files even though you have files in iCloud Drive. If you think it may be network related, we recommend testing both Wi-Fi and cellular data connections to help rule out a network issue. If you have a VPN app installed, you may want to temporarily delete it and its configuration profile to see if the issue persists after doing so. Here's how if needed: How to delete an app that has a configuration profile on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.


"To delete an app and its configuration profile, follow these steps. 

  1. Delete the app 
    • Touch and hold the app until it jiggles.
    • Then tap the delete button  in the upper-left corner of the app to delete it. If you see a message that says, "Deleting this app will also delete its data," tap Delete.

2. If the app has a configuration profile, delete it.

    • Go to Settings > General > Profiles or Profiles & Device Management,* then tap the app’s configuration profile.
    • Then tap Delete Profile. If asked, enter your device passcode, then tap Delete.

3. Restart your iPhoneiPad, or iPod touch."


You may also want to search for specific files within the Files app to make sure they are not located within a subfolder. Here's how if needed: Find files on your iPhone or iPad in the Files app.


We hope this helps.


Take care.



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