Can not delete a file from ‘Recent deleted’ in Files on iPad mini

In the app Files, in the file ‘Recent deleted’ there is a document that (as the only one) can not be deleted.


Translation of the screenshot:

The requested processing could not be completed because the provision is not supported. The requested operation is not supported.


Devise: iPad mini 5, iPadOS 26.2 (23C55)


 

iPad mini 5, iPadOS 26

Posted on Jan 28, 2026 6:08 AM

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Posted on Jan 28, 2026 6:14 AM

Try a forced-restart - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:


Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.


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Jan 28, 2026 6:14 AM in response to Recent-V

Try a forced-restart - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:


Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.


Can not delete a file from ‘Recent deleted’ in Files on iPad mini

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